Manfred Baumann: Behind the Lens
The Mind Behind the Lens
Go Behind the Lens with world-renowned photographer Manfred Baumann as he reveals the art, philosophy, and technique behind his iconic imagery. From powerful portraits to timeless black-and-white and breathtaking landscapes, Manfred shares the stories and secrets that shaped his career. Each session blends creative insight with practical mastery, inspiring you to see photography in a new light. Step into the mind of a true visual storyteller.
$79.99 USD
You get 10 videos split into 5 different topics: Artist Talk, Portrait, Model, Black & White, and Landscape.
Duration: +/- 1 Hour
Topics You’ll Discover
Behind the Lens: Working with Models
Step into the studio with Manfred Baumann as he reveals how to direct, light, and connect with professional models to create authentic, emotionally charged portraits. From the first conversation to the final frame, discover how trust, atmosphere, and subtle guidance transform a session into art.
Behind the Lens: Portrait
Join Manfred in an intimate look at portraiture; where lighting, emotion, and timing intersect. Through live shoots he demonstrates how to shape light and engage with subjects to reveal depth and honesty in every expression.
Behind the Lens: Landscape
Travel alongside Manfred as he captures the natural world in its purest form. Learn how to see light as a living element, compose with purpose, and use texture, weather, and perspective to create breathtaking visual stories.
Behind the Lens: Black & White
Manfred explores the timeless language of monochrome photography, where emotion lives in light and shadow. Learn how contrast, tone, and subtle exposure decisions bring depth and intensity to black-and-white images. Manfred shows how to translate mood into form, capturing humanity and nature in their most essential state.
Behind the Lens: Artist Talks
A candid and inspiring conversation with Manfred Baumann on his life behind the camera lens. Hear first-hand stories from photographing Hollywood icons, remote landscapes, and wildlife across the world. Blending philosophy, humor, and hard-won insight, Manfred shares what it truly means to live a photographer’s life, guided by passion, empathy, and light.
