11/02/2026
Between takes, I sometimes pull actors aside for a portrait.
It lets them stay in character but often it’s because I’ve seen something in my mind and need to capture it before it disappears.
This was during a five-day shoot for Sabaton’s 1916, produced by Video Ink. I was there to document the atmosphere and scale of the production, both video and photography and give their fans a real glimpse of behind the scenes.
Both and were brilliant at taking direction and giving me complete freedom (including getting in the mud). Thank you so much, lads.
Working on a project like this inevitably makes you reflect on the reality behind the story and the men and women throughout history who endured the unimaginable weight of war. Especially now, in times that feel increasingly turbulent… those reflections sit heavier. (Go watch it on YouTube)
In sixteen years of doing this professionally, I’ve rarely come across a band that treats history and the people within it with the level of care and respect that Sabaton does.
As with 99% of my stills, this was shot on a Canon 6D with a Sigma 18–35 and Canon 70–200. Edited in Lightroom Classic using a grade I created when I was 24 (I’ve just turned 37).
I’ve kept much of my kit and workflow consistent over the years because developing my own tone and visual identity matters to me.
With kit being more accessible than ever, I personally think that’s why a lot of imagery can start to look the same (Netflix documentaries, for example.)
Grateful to and for allowing me to keep doing what I love, documenting, observing, and creating.
