The fields and forests of southern Europe have a cinematic quality.
From mountains to villages, photographerHenri Presteshas traveled southern Europe photographing landscapes with a fantastical quality.
His seriesThe Velvet Kingdomis an ongoing exploration of these moody, majestic landscapes.
It took the sun going down for Prestes to find his artistic voice.
To create his work, he primarily shoots with wide-angle lenses24mm or 35mm.
With some tweaks in Lightroom and Photoshop, these images become dreamscapes.
Prestes likes to explore remote areas at night or in inclement weather.
These explorations remind him of his childhood exploits.
Although the resulting images are familiar to anyone who has traveled southern Europe, their magical quality is universal.
My Modern Met had the chance to sit down with Henri Prestes and speak more about his ongoing series.
Read on for the exclusive interview.
To purchase prints of Prestes' images, check out hisstudio shop.
Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview with photographer Henri Prestes on hisThe Velvet Kingdomseries.
You travel southern Europe for your photography.
Why did you startThe Velvet Kingdomseries?
What about southern Europe inspired you?
The colors ofThe Velvet Kingdomare quite painterly and cinematic.
What lighting conditions do you look for to achieve this dreamy effect?
Can you tell us more about the stories you see in these images?
Why did you choose the nameThe Velvet Kingdom?
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