Interview: Photographer Christina V Henningstad (France)
Can you tell us a little about you?
Sure! My name is Christina Valerie Henningstad, and I am a professional Portrait and Fashion Photographer. I am Norwegian but currently I live and work in Paris. My photos including photo reportages from the fashion shows often published in numerous fashion and lifestyle magazines.
How and when did you get into photography?
I think can say that I have always lived with photography. My dad was seriously into photography. Those time it was analog photography. We liked to take photos and then spent hours in our home darkroom developing the images. We always had at home a lot of magazines and books about photography. We often together read them and admired photos of the famous photographers.
I did not come to professional photography directly. For some time I worked as a photo retoucher and photo assistant. I have learned a lot from the professional photographers I have had a pleasure to work with. I want to thank all of them for the valuable tips I got from them. Couple years ago I decided to become a photographer myself and now I can't imagine my life without photography.
What does photography mean to you?
Well. It’s not a simple question. To me, photography is a way to capture the moment, mood, emotions which never ever will be the same. Sometimes, it's just my own way to express my mood or vision. Photography is my own language I speak with the world on. Although I am still developing my personal style in photography I hope with each project of mine it will become more recognisible and understandable for the viewers.
Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.
I’m truly passionate about taking portraits, especially on location. For me, portrait photography is something very special and it gives me great excitement and satisfaction to capture people expressing their personalities in various ways – and all in a spirit of fun!
Whether it is a commercial or private photo session, I try to capture the true personality of the person and to create a little story line around the model.
I like natural looking photos with a minimum or even without retouching. I love all this little so called imperfections what make us all unique and beautiful.
Where do you get inspiration from?
I find inspiration in a variety of things and people. Sometimes it comes from a book or magazine or a movie or an art object I have seen. But the biggest source of my inspiration is my talented, creative and very supportive team. Thank you, guys for being with me! You are the best!
Do you think in advance what you want in the picture ?
Usually me and my crew know what result we want to achieve at the end, The wishes of our clients are always in the priority for us, but often in our own projects we like to improvise.
Studio, on location or both?
I am lucky to live in the city where almost everywhere you have a fantastic location for the outdoor shootings. I love to photograph on location. Street style is my favorite type of photography.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
To this question, I can answer that I am lucky because my hobby and my work are the same. But as a professional photographer, I offer my clients a wide set of services like portraits, lookbooks, editorials, advertorials, personal branding, coverage of the fashion shows and so on.
What has been your most memorable session and why?
All my session are somehow memorable. Every project is a new challenge for us. But every time I love making models feel comfortable in front of my camera!
Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
I am NIKON team J. If I had to select only one lens I think it would be 24-70mm 2.8
What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?
For the newcomers I would remind that a photographer is a profession for patient, hardworking and creative people. This profession also requires serious financial investments: a professional camera, good lenses, flash units, a computer, graphics programs, master classes and so on. Just beware all your investmets may not pay off soon.
What do you think of our new magazine?
I like your magazine very much. It is always a pleasure to be published in “Modellen land”. And I am happy to see how it getting more and more popular with each issue.
Let me thank you for your interest and I we will do our best to come up with new projects for your nice magazine.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/christina_henningstad
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Anna Zanaroli @anna_zanaroli
Make Up & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Wardrobe Stylist: Tania Tuka @perfectlook.paris
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Total look: FOLK FASHION, Make-up - LANCÔME
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Yanis Garfield @yanisgarfield
MUA & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Total look: PAVILLON NEUF @pavillonneuf
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Mathilda Barret @mathildabarret
MUA & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Stylist: Mila Eva @mila.eva
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Total Look - FARHAD RE @farhadreofficial
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Adelina Wall @adelischaa
Model Agency: Mademoiselle @mlleagency
MUA & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Stylist: Mila Eva @mila.eva
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Dress - ARTURO OBEGERO, Tights - CALZEDONIA
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Snake Ninja aka Narbonnais Mickael @snake.n.inja
MUA & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Stylist: Mila Eva @mila.eva
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Shirt - PAVILLON NEUF, Pants- ZAADY
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Charlotte Vallin @thalieducentaure
Wardrobe Stylist: Daniela Mvan @daniela_mvan
Art Director: Anna Boudy @anna_boudy
MUAH: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Total look - OMENS. PARIS, Make-up - LANCÔME
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Angele Fougeirol @angelefougeirol
Model Agency: Contrebande @contrebande
MUAH: Nayma Beauty @nayma.beauty
Stylist: Margarita Lagozha @mezhgalaktic
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Tights - CALZEDONIADress - ZARA Shoes - SENSO
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model - Anastasia Kulakova @ana_andersaale
MUAH & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Wardrobe Stylist: Margarita Lagozha @mezhgalaktic
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Hat - 12 STOREEZ
Sunglasses - LE SPECS
Blouses - ZARA
Top - ALICE+OLIVIA
Skirt - RACHEL COMEY
Belt - MANGO
Gloves - VINTAGE
Make-up - GEKA GmbH
Photographer - Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model - Evgenia Silina @evart_paris
Makeup - Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Hair - Olga Bachuryna @olga_bachuryna
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Top - & Other Stories
Jeans - Current/Elliott
Makeup - Lancôme
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Elsa Couturier @elsa.ctr
MUAH: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
MUAH: Zimming Guo @a.e_zimingguo
Wardrobe Stylist: Mila Eva @mila.eva
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Total looks - CAMERON KHAM, Make-up - LANCÔME
Model - Ryan Larson @ryan_t_larson
Model Agency: Сovermodels Management @covermodels_management
MUAH: Serguei Chatel@serguei_chatel
Wardrobe Stylist: Lucian Popescu @lucian.popescu.couture
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Coat - LP Couture, Shirt – ZARA, Tie - GIVENCHY
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Rene Manuel Nessler @renemanueln
Wardrobe Stylist: Theo Zeroual-Dupuis
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Hat - ISABEL MARANT,Jeans - H&M
Off White Oversize Pullover - JAPANESE YARN
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Mathilda Barret @mathildabarret
MakeUp: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Hair: Khatouna Chamsani @khato_chansani
Wardrobe Stylist: Margarita Lagozha @mezhgalaktic
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Coat – ZARA, Tights – CALZEDONIA, Shoes - 8 OTHER STORIES, Hat - RAG & BONE, Gloves - VINTAGE
Make Up - LANCOME
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Hannah Weidenauer @hannahweiden
Model Agency: ENJOY MODELS @enjoymodelsagency
MakeUp & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Hair: Tetsuya Kaneko @tetsu3139
Wardrobe Stylist: Mila Eva @mila.eva
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Blouse - SHIATZY CHEN, Skirt - DAWEI
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model : Gael Claviere @gaelclaviere
Make Up & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Administrator: Ekaterina Akhmerova @katecake999
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Jacket - BILLTORNADE, Shirt - KARL LAGERFELD
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Iuliia Belova Colussi @rockingshoking
MakeUp & Hair: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Assistant: Milana Arsoeva @milana_arsoeva
Wardrobe Stylist: Margarita Lagozha @mezhgalaktic
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Blouse – SEA, Top – ZARA, Pants - ISABEL MARAT
Hat – BRIXTON, Make-up - LANCÔME
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Clément de Gasquet @clement_dgsqt
Model Agency: Сovermodels Management @covermodels_management
MUAH: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
MUAH: Zimming Guo @a.e_zimingguo
Wardrobe Stylist: Lucian Popescu @lucian.popescu.couture
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Total Look - LP Couture, Make-up - LANCÔME
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Antavenus Diop @antavd
Model Agency: Сovermodels Management @covermodels_management
Make Up: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Hair: Olga Bachuryna @olga_bachuryna
Wardrobe Stylist: Anna Boudy @anna_boudy
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Mini Dress - ANNA BOUDY, Handbag – GEDEBE, Belt - GIVENCHY
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model: Arthur Lacoste @arthyumantis
Make Up & Art Director: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Hair: Mariana Gritcyk @marianagritcyk
Hair Salon: Yvette Salon @yvette.salon
Wardrobe Stylist: Dace Aleksandravica @dace.aleksandravica
Set Designer: Mila Eva @mila.eva
WARDROBE CREDITS:
T-Shirt – ZARA, Make-up - LANCÔME
Photographer: Christina V Henningstad @christina_henningstad
Model - Sarah Maurizi @lolita_rose
Make Up: Serguei Chatel @serguei_chatel
Hair: Olga Bachuryna @olga_bachuryna
WARDROBE CREDITS:
Total Look - LYUBOV
Make-up - LANCÔME
