PHLEARN Magazine

Ronen Goldman’s dream-inspired, “Surrealistic Pillow Project” employs abstract concepts that convey meaningful, funny, and magical stories that are open to the viewer’s interpretation. Let’s take a look inside Ronen’s camera bag to see what equipment he uses to pull off these dream-like images.

Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk is a fine art photographer whose style is inspired by Old Master painters. She uses light and dark contrasts to create depth in her portraits, emulating the classic style of Dutch Golden Age masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. Today, we talk to Gemmy about what it means to be an artist and what drives her.

Reuben Krabbe has shot some of the most incredible skiing photographs you’ve ever seen. His eclipse and Northern Lights images, especially, have been featured by some of the world’s top ski brands and publications, making him a leader in action sports photography. Let’s see what’s in his bag.

Conceptual photographer Ronen Goldman has spent a decade creating his “Surrealistic Pillow Project,” dream-inspired images brought to life using magician’s tricks to fool the eye and create a twisted reality. In our interview, we talk to Ronen about the ongoing project and what it means to him; plus, he reveals some secrets behind his creative process and offers some helpful tips.

Leo Rosas is an urban action sports and lifestyle photographer, passionate about skateboarding. He has worked as a photographer for an international advertisement agency and teaches photographers all over the world as a tutor at the Red Bull Photography Academy. Let’s see what’s in his bag.

Marek Wurfl is a self-taught portrait photographer with a background in traditional art, who is influenced by Early Netherlandish painters. In our interview, he tells us how he takes photos in this style, using unique lighting and posing styles, giving his images an oil painting-like look.

Antti Karppinen is a digital artist, commercial photographer, and retoucher from Finland. His creative visual concepts beg clients to go big with their imagination. Let’s have a look at what’s in his bag.

Ian Elkins is a model, retoucher and content creator currently based in New York, though he’s often abroad on shoots. Let’s have a look at what’s in his bag!

Ian Elkins’ work in modeling, retouching, and serving as a content creator for the world’s leading brands is sexy, adventurous, and influential. In our interview, we talk about finding balance in work and life, and how he stays inspired and strives to be his best self.