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SBF Personal: Barbara Hess

16.10.2020

© Barbara Hess, filled honeycombs

The Bernese photographer completed her training in 1999 with an industrial photographer in the Emmental with a focus on product photography, at a time when people were still working with thousand-page catalogues. This was followed by a varied career as a photographer, from product photography - especially watches and jewellery - to fashion photography.

In 2011 she ventured the step into self-employment. Today she is photographically active in various fields - from jewellery and stills to portraits, product photography and study photography. She is also a member of the SBF board of directors and responsible for the administration and organisation of the PK. Barbara Hess also tells us why she does more than just gardening in her garden.

What brought you to photography? I already knew at school that I wanted to pursue a creative profession. Back then, it was difficult to find an apprenticeship - especially directly after school and as an initial training. That's why I first did an apprenticeship as a photo assistant and was then very lucky to get a great apprenticeship in Oberburg.

Which photographic field do you like best and why? During my apprenticeship we worked mainly for the industry and at that time we were already taking product photos catalogue by catalogue. Even today I still like such photos very much. An ordinary object can become a work of art with the right light. That is what makes photography so interesting for me.

What distinguishes your way of taking photographs? I always try to give my pictures a certain wit and lightness. The pictures where I succeed in this are my favourites.

You write that these times demand solidarity. Can you say more about it? Well, it shouldn't really only happen during crises: we should pay more attention to each other - get rid of the competitive thinking and support each other, work things out together and share our knowledge with colleagues. This is how we strengthen our great profession!

You prefer to spend your free time in your city garden. Can you combine your hobby with photography? Actually, it would be great not to work in your free time. But it's not that simple. For example, I have taken my bees as an opportunity to delve deeper into macro photography. And thanks to the intensive observation I learned more about these fantastic animals.

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