1st place
gold star award
Wolf-Peter Steinheisser
germany
title
The Mask Of The Red Death
The text for the book was written by Edgar Allen Poe 1842 in Philadelphia in Graham's Magazine.
This book is the result of a comprehensive design and print project at "Hochschule der Medien", Stuttgart, which was carried out by students of the Faculty of Print and Media Technology in conjunction with a lecture given by Professor Volker Jansen.
Wolf-Peter Steinheisser is a giftet photographer who does photo productions for advertising, fashion and lifestyle.
Gregor Steinle is a very talented retoucher and does post-productions for this book.
“I got interested in photography when I was a child, mainly thanks to my father who was passionate about photography throughout his life. Once I turned 10 years old I got my first camera, and we instantly became devoted companions.”
After going through high school and university (Media University Stuttgart) Wolf-Peter started a career as an independent photographer and film producer, working both in Germany and abroad. He has published numerous books and is now passing on his experience to the younger generation as a freelance lecturer.
His passion: people in front of the camera, both spontaneous or in a studio setting.
“What else can I say about myself? I’m passionate about what I do, and get excited for almost any project, while still keeping my balance.
"In my free time I like to engage activities like sports, cooking and my most time consuming hobbies: music and traveling. Always trying to get my friends and family to do all the above with me.
My Credo: Life is short, make the best out of it. “
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entry description
This series is part of a bookproject called "The Mask Of The Red Death" which was realized in 2014/15 by Wolf-Peter Steinheißer and the "Hochschule der Medien" Stuttgart. It was nominated for the "German Photobook Award" in 2016.The text for the book was written by Edgar Allen Poe 1842 in Philadelphia in Graham's Magazine.
This book is the result of a comprehensive design and print project at "Hochschule der Medien", Stuttgart, which was carried out by students of the Faculty of Print and Media Technology in conjunction with a lecture given by Professor Volker Jansen.
Wolf-Peter Steinheisser is a giftet photographer who does photo productions for advertising, fashion and lifestyle.
Gregor Steinle is a very talented retoucher and does post-productions for this book.
about the photographer
Located in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Wolf-Peter Steinheisser is working as an independent photographer and film producer.“I got interested in photography when I was a child, mainly thanks to my father who was passionate about photography throughout his life. Once I turned 10 years old I got my first camera, and we instantly became devoted companions.”
After going through high school and university (Media University Stuttgart) Wolf-Peter started a career as an independent photographer and film producer, working both in Germany and abroad. He has published numerous books and is now passing on his experience to the younger generation as a freelance lecturer.
His passion: people in front of the camera, both spontaneous or in a studio setting.
“What else can I say about myself? I’m passionate about what I do, and get excited for almost any project, while still keeping my balance.
"In my free time I like to engage activities like sports, cooking and my most time consuming hobbies: music and traveling. Always trying to get my friends and family to do all the above with me.
My Credo: Life is short, make the best out of it. “
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