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John Einar Sandvand

Creating sensual artistic nude photos

Artistic nude photography with model Magda in Krakow. Photo: John Einar Sandvand

Photo of Magda taken with very wide aperture – and thus giving very little depth of field. I wanted the focus to be on her face – and that the blurred body should lead up to the face. Photo: John Einar Sandvand

PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: Artistic nude photography is a challenging type of photography – on different levels. But that is also what makes it fascinating.

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Photography in Myanmar: 50 faces of Myanmar


PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: I have said it before – and repeat it: Myanmar is a photographer´s dream! And especially the beautiful faces – and people´s willingness to be photographed.

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Don´t let a cold winter stop you from taking photos

Winter sunset at the Østensjø lake in Ås, Norway. Photo: John Einar Sandvand

PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: The Nordic winter has its own charm for photographers. But make sure to check when the light is right!

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Photography in Myanmar: The fishers at Inle Lake

Fishers at Inle lake, Myanmar. Photo: John Einar Sandvand

PICSPIRATION SUNDAY:  Inle Lake in Myanmar brings out beautiful waterscapes with local fishers using their traditional fishing methods. 

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Photography in Myanmar: A quiet evening at Shwedagon Pagoda

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PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: A late afternoon and evening at Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar´s capital Yangon is a most relaxing and inspiring photography experience.

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Photography in Myanmar: Marvelling at the temples of Bagan

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PICSPIRATON SUNDAY: Any trip to Myanmar includes a visit to Bagan. For a photographer it is easy to understand. 

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Photography in Myanmar: Meeting the sun at U Bein bridge

U Bein bridge in Myanmar. Photo: John Einar Sandvand

PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: Myanmar is a fantastic country for photography. Here are images from one of the most photographed sites, U Bein bridge in Mandalay. 

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When autumn met winter in Solbukta

From Solbukta, Norway. Photo: John Einar Sandvand

PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: November is probably the least colorful month of the year. But even at this time of the year you can be lucky as photographer, as I felt I was at this shoot in Solbukta.

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How I take night photos in cities

Gdansk by night. Photo: John Einar Sandvand

PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: Night photography in cities is fascinating. Here are photos from Gdansk in Poland – and how I took them. 

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Strong colors: The monks of Southeast Asia

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PICSPIRATION SUNDAY: The monks of Southeast Asia are a photographer´s dream – especially in the hour before the sun sets over the pagodas. 

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