On May 19th, I had the pleasure of hosting a FotoTV live session on abstract photography
– The Art of the Invisible –
for FotoTV members.
Thanks to a recommendation by Michael Omori, FotoTV became aware of my work, and I was invited to share my approach to Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and multiple exposure photography with their creative community.
Almost 50 members joined the Zoom session – an open-minded and curious audience ready to dive into the world of creative and experimental photography.
Kerstin Schütz from FotoTV kicked off the evening with a thoughtful introduction, setting the perfect tone for our exploration into photographic perception beyond sharpness.
ICM & Multiple Exposure: Creative Tools for New Perspectives
My goal was to provide participants with a kind of toolbox –
fundamental techniques, creative impulses, and inspiration to encourage them to take their first steps into ICM photography and artistic multiple exposure.
Because abstract photography is not about rules – it’s about freedom.
It’s not just about capturing reality, but about expressing how we feel,, nicht nur zu sehen.
sense, and interpret it.
What We Explored Together
ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) as a creative expression
– Moving the camera intentionally as an artistic tool
– Feeling with the camera rather than just seeing
The basics of motion in ICM
– Horizontal and vertical movements
– Panning, circular motion, zooming, swiping
Multiple exposure photography
– Combining several images into a multi-layered composition
– Playing with light, rhythm, and structure
Technique & editing
– Camera settings for ICM and multiple exposures
– First steps in post-processing
Perception and emotion in photography
– How abstract photography can shift the way we see the world
– Why blur can be a strength, not a flaw
From Knowledge to Expression: The Power of Experimental Photography
This evening wasn’t just about techniques – it was about inspiring creativity and opening a door to new possibilities.
The positive feedback from participants was overwhelming. I received many personal messages, encouraging comments in the chat – and even some first ICM experiments already shared online.
This wonderful feedback means a lot to me. It shows that abstract photography resonates – and brings people into dialogue with their own perception.
Why Abstract Photography Is More Than Just “Blurred”
I offered this course to show that abstract photography offers a powerful way to express emotions and impressions that are difficult to capture with traditional methods.
Even if ICM or multiple exposures aren’t everyone’s preferred style, these techniques can broaden visual perception and bring new impulses – even for photographers who usually focus on representational subjects.
In my own artistic practice, I’ve been working with these methods for years – intentionally and with purpose. My images don’t arise by chance; they are expressions of movement, emotion, and internal landscapes.
My abstract photography invites you to perceive – beyond the obvious.
Not as a reproduction of the world, but as a visual resonance of what cannot be easily put into words.
Let’s Stay Connected
If you’re trying out ICM or multiple exposure, tag me or drop me a line – I’d love to see your results and continue the creative exchange.
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Unleash your creativity – and let your camera become a brush on the canvas of light.
