In his portrait of Hedy, shot in Bergauer’s
Studio B in Salzburg, the dark background
and rich tones of the subject’s skin create a
luxurious visual within the contrast of softly
glowing light. The depth of shades induce a
compelling image, made striking by Bergauer’s
ability to sculpt the subject with strategic
lighting. “Studio photography is designing with
the light,” he explains. This strategy saves time
during post-production, resulting in an editing
process that Bergauer usually completes in
fifteen minutes.
Since the age of twelve, Bergauer’s constant
companion was his camera. “I learned the
craft—learning by doing,” shares the self-
taught photographer, who developed a knack
for photography through media work. When
he was twenty-years-old, Bergauer avidly
pursued sports and entertainment photography,
including the prestigious music and theatre
festival in Salzburg, Salzburger Festspiele. Some
of Bergauer’s work has also been published in
The New York Times.
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