Erik johanssen http://www.erikjohanssonphoto.com/work/snow-cover

Who is the practitioner and when were they practicing?

The artist is Erik Johansson whom began practicing photography manipulation in 2008, and is still working in the field today.

With the photo you are examining, when was it produced?

The photo, titled ‘Snow Cover’ was created in 2012

How was the photo or video authored

Johansson doctored the image by taking two images of approximately the same angle/perspective and blending them together to create a singular and seamless image of surreal nature.

How was the photo published?

The image was published by Johansson himself through his website and social media, particularly his Instagram. He takes his works around the world, making exhibits and even giving talks on photography and his artistic process.

How was the photo distributed?

Aside from Johansson’s own distribution, the image went viral, appearing on multiple blog articles and ‘list’ based sites (number 5 will shock you)

 

Despite the ease and convenience of more mobile photography, Johansson represents the remainder of modern photographers; opting for more intensive photoshoots and heavy editing in post. Despite going against the grain of most Instagram trends, Johansson still finds success in his ways, and continues to experiment with photography today.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T6y2CO7R7qKV5BivgKbcXZYppeFA1w91/view

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