David Wall is a Swedish photographer, videographer, producer and content creator based in Västervik, Sweden. His style is “cinematic” and he likes using filters and color grading in his work to create an extra movielike touch, both in video and stills as well as in product photos. As an established professional photographer he has ongoing assignments creating great content for a large number of clients across Europe.
Q&A
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How did you start with photo/video?
I was in the ninth grade when I bought my first DSLR. It was a Nikon camera with a kit lens. I learned the basics of taking a photo in manual mode. And then a few years later I got really interested in Timelapse. Back then I lived in Gothenburg, Sweden. In 2015 I released "Story of London 4K" on youtube. The Video got over 150k views and I got shocked. It took me 6 months to finish all the clips since I did all the shots manually. One frame at a time, each image went into my video editing software and then render out as a clip. When all my clips were rendered out I could start with the final cut of the video. After that I spent more time in the field of cinematography. - How would you describe your style?
I always try to have a touch of "cinema" in my style. Even in a product shoot. I feel that the story is so much easier to take in. Think of it as a Hollywood movie but in a compact way. That is also what most brands are heading. Anamorphic lenses, filters like pro mist or Hollywood black and color grading softwares. If the client approve me to use a wider aspect ratio than 16:9 I definetly go for it :) Other than that I use grain in post, short depth of field and digital film stock color grades -
What inspires you?
Most recenty the Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher. But also The Big Blue. I love stories in the sea. I am also afraid of it and that might be the reason of the curiosity. Water is powerful. Music also inspires me a lot. -
What is your dream shoot or project?
Shooting humpback whales outside Tonga. -
What is your best advice to others that want to develop as photographers?
Always ask people outside your family zone what they think of your work. Your family will not always give you honest feedback.
What is in your bag?
- What is the most important in your bag?
Microfiber cleaning cloth and air blower. - What bag do you use?
Pelicase Air 1535 with trekpak
Find out more about David Wall
Instagram: @davidjohanwall
Website: www.denhefdigital.com