Dreamtime Images » dream•time (mythology): the beginning of everything

Here’s another post as promised introducing some of the faces behind Dreamtime Images. Meet Bernd, another of our associate photographers. He started shooting with the studio last year, and spent the summer capturing weddings throughout the Colorado Rockies. I’ve known Bernd for about 6 years and love his images. Like myself, he’s an avid outdoorsman and his love of nature truly influences his style. Aside from a wedding photographer, Bernd is an accomplished international mountaineering guide and has climbed some of the highest peaks in the world. He’s available for associate bookings throughout California, Colorado and the Caribbean. Without further ado, meet Bernd and a few of his favorite shots! You can see more of his portfolio by visiting Dreamtime Images, clicking on the ABOUT tab, and scrolling down to his link.

Hi, my name is Bernd. I am motivated by meeting with happy people, seeing beautiful details and being in some of the most amazing locations. What my style? I can’t sum it up but I do notice that I have developed it over the years. I favor natural light and a natural journalistic approach for sure. I also like a lens choice close to what we see with our eyes. I believe that helps to create timeless images.

The last some years have flown by, they really have, in so many ways. Three years ago I became a father. That now tops my identity as family man, climber, guide and photographer.

Randomness: I love fresh air before going to bed. Better yet, I love sleeping in the fresh air. The most injuries I’ve had in a row is 5, and all in the last 6 months — and all on one side and descending: shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, heel! What, my little toe next? Legos: I play with them long after my son has gone to bed. Food: I’m lactose intolerant but refuse to stop eating milk chocolate.

Here are a few of my favorite images.

This first picture has a pleasing simplicity to me. I like the calm mood and also the 3-dimensionality. Time and sound seem totally absent.

This second shot was taken at Colorado National Monument. The setting, the strong winds and the sweet personality of these two people makes this image one of my favorites to look at and remember. The rush of proximity to a sheer, immense drop-off and gusts of wind from a thunderstorm in combination with the height of emotion of their wedding really comes through in this shot.

I love the calm and closeness in this shot black and white. To me, there is a very pleasing feeling of certainty and warmth. I keep studying the photo for all the detail.

When I climb, my actions come naturally but I can’t re-live and remember the hard work and focus. This might be why I enjoy revisiting a place as much as seeing new ones. This shot from climbing in the Karakorum marks a milestone for me. It’s around 8,000 meters above sea level — that’s 26,000 feet! It’s also where I met my wife.

These last two shots are among my favorites as well. In the shot of my son, I like the softness of the water, the bright colors and rim-light and the reflection on his face. We all love puddles, don’t we? I also like the image on the right. There’s nothing more elemental than nature. I remember breathing the cold and moist air when I shot this, and the fog made the place seem endless. Two things make this a clear favorite: black & white film and the natural motif. This one is printed big and on my wall.

I always receive rave reviews from my clients who’ve chosen Bernd to shoot their big day. People absolutely love him photographing their wedding. People find his calm and reassuring demeanor to be relaxing, and that results in photographs with lots of true personality.