The Bohemian Forest holds an indescribable magic, one that multiplies when you discover places like this – a small, hidden cabin tucked away on the shore of a pond. Far from the main paths, surrounded only by the silence of nature and the heavy anticipation of rain, I had the chance to capture a beautiful model in her most natural element.

Although workshop photography is often a challenge – especially when eight photographers share a tiny space, feeling like „sardines in a tin“ – it is precisely these moments that test one’s ability to see the detail. We all stood before the same subject, yet each of us walked away with a different story.

This frame captures a moment of profound stillness just before the sky opened up. It is one of my favorite photographs of the day. The soft light falling on the model highlighted her beauty in a way only nature can, while the air grew thick with the approaching storm. Moments later, a torrential downpour began; it brought other great shots, but we lost this warm, golden glow forever.

Workshops have the advantage of stripping away organizational worries, but they demand something else in return: you must fight even harder for your own unique point of view.



Special thanks to Kateřina Janišová for the guidance and to the model for her bravery and trust.
Speciální poděkování Kateřině Janišové za vedení a modelce za její odvahu a důvěru.