Many of the earth’s spots Bernhard Edmaier visits during his travels are inaccessible, devoid of human presence and often ridden with severe climatic conditions, therefore a thorough research and careful preparation is needed to ensure the success of his work, namely immaculate photographs. Before the photographer goes on shooting locations, weeks of hard work are spent on studying area maps and satellite pictures, planning the expedition to the minute details, organising means of transport and gathering necessary equipment in order to secure the optimal result. Aerial shootings require particular care, including chartering an airplane or helicopter, depending on the height from which he intends to take photos and weather conditions present on location.
On his return from shootings, the films are developed in a highly specialised laboratory. Then weeks of tedious effort spent on filing and classifying the images follow, depending on whether they are to be printed in magazines, glossy photography books or appear as Fine Art Prints, which can be magnified up to 1.5 x 1.5 m at a time. Finally, the data is sent to publishing houses, prestigious magazines like GEO or photo agencies.
His favourite working tool is a Hasselblad camera, format 6 x 6, with Zeiss lens. He uses exclusively Fujichrome Velvia (50 ASA) films. His photographs are taken without colour filters. The reproductions are true to nature without being electronically manipulated.
On Friday, June 3, 2005 a prominent German television channel, ZDF, showed a report on Bernhard Edmaier’s work.
