Kim Bunermann
Kim is the Technique Editor of Digital Photographer Magazine. She specializes in architecture, still life and product photography and has a Master's degree in Photography and Media with a distinction from the FH Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in Germany. While studying, Kim came to the UK for an exchange term at the London College of Communication. She settled in the UK and began her career path by joining Future. Kim focuses on tutorials and creative techniques, and particularly enjoys interviewing inspiring photographers who concentrate on a range of fascinating subjects including women in photography, the climate crisis; the planet, its precious creatures and the environment.
Latest articles by Kim Bunermann
I went on a quest to photograph the last of the vultures
By Kim Bunermann published
OPINION Prasenjit Dutta offers a lament for a disappearing species, highlighting his commitment to conservation and nature education
"I photographed this lioness gorged on a kill… Every now and then, she glared at me, as if she was sizing up her next meal!"
By Kim Bunermann published
Interview Ian Plant on making a career change, why reinvention is key and his mission to inspire wildlife conservation
"I waited for three hours to photograph the moment when I could get the perfect frame of that little bird and its baby along with the flowers"
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
why shots work Wildlife photographer Mainak Halder tells us about the story behind this shot 'A mother’s care - In the lap of Mother Nature'
"The challenge was finding the right spot without injuring myself or damaging my camera gear”
By Kim Bunermann published
why shots work Welsh photographer Chris Owen tells us about the story behind his shot showing the Menai Suspension Bridge at golden hour
"In the literary genre of ‘magic realism’, authors blend realistic narratives with surreal or fantastical elements - I use a similar technique in my photography"
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Why shots work Michael Bross discusses four vital photographic decisions for capturing scenes that blend fuse dream-like ambiance with realism
"Photography helped me reconnect with real life, far from the shadowy realms of poets and musicians"
By Kim Bunermann published
OPINION Ludovic Micheau discusses the converging themes in his imagery and poetry, and the influences that inspire his art
I create dramatic backgrounds by combining them with true black pixels
By Kim Bunermann published
Tutorial Jignesh Chavda offers some insight into combining mesmerizing dramatic backdrops with true black pixels
"With dog photography, you generally want a low perspective – but, here, I followed a different strategy"
By Kim Bunermann published
Why shots work Chantal Macleod-Holdsworth shares four photographic decisions for capturing this shot highlighting model Jack
Behind The Crown: confessions of Getty's royal photographer
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
feature Chris Jackson talks about what it takes to be the photographic companion of the British Royal Family
Sometimes, I let my subjects know I was photographing them, sometimes I didn’t. It was a constant battle of choices, but as an outsider, I was often forgiven for my rudeness
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
feature Richard Koek on his photographic portrait of a city with fascinating contrasts
"I used the photomontage technique in post-processing and digitally combined two separate images"
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
why shots work Photographer Ali Zolghadri tells us about the story behind his shot 'Astray', shot at Instanbul Airport in Turkey
It's time to break the internet with your photography using these key posting strategies!
By Digital Photographer published
Tutorial Grow your reach online and get your photos seen across the globe by mastering influencer marketing with pro advice by Gordon Glenister
"I wanted to create a photo archive that tells the story of the farm so the craft is preserved for future generations"
By Kim Bunermann published
OPINION Josh Lomen showcases the traditional craft of willowing, casting a spotlight on the impact of willow farms on the picturesque Somerset landscape
Orangemonkie Foldio3 review – a portable studio for product photography
By Digital Photographer published
review This portable studio is perfect for giving your product, still life or macro shot a professional look
"RapidBlues is a photography and social media project that reflects my passion for both my profession and my photography"
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
why shots work RapidBlues about the passion to pursue photography and the story behind the shot showing the Bristol Royal Infirmary
"Keeping the camera steady in a vibrating door-less helicopter with the wind blasting in is one of the most important tasks", Donn Delson on photography at 3000 feet
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Interview Donn Delson takes his photography to new heights using a helicopter to capture the world from above
I set out to photograph Borneo's lesser-known nocturnal wildlife. Here's how I got on
By Kim Bunermann, Rémi Vacher published
OPINION Rémi Vacher on an expedition to the island, where he chose to photograph its rainforest nightlife
Apply any color grading style with just a few clicks in Affinity Photo
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Tutorial Learn how to achieve any look (and we mean any!) in less than 5 minutes of editing time in Affinity Photo 2.0
"This photo shows the view from our cabin door at base camp. Not bad, is it?"
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
why shots work Photographer Diego Rizzo tells us about the story behind his shot 'Aftermath of a Volcanic Explosion' captured in Guatemala
Create wet plate collodion portraits with this photo-editing trick
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Tutorial We show you how to recreate the collodion process for enhanced detail in Affinity Photo 2
"In my opinion, shooting from a lower perspective brings out the best in many photos"
By Kim Bunermann published
Why shots work Anoop Raghavan Manikkoth shares four photographic decisions for capturing detailed wildlife in atmospheric sceneries
This winning photograph beautifully captures the atmosphere of autumn
By Kim Bunermann published
FEATURE The winners of our Autumn Atmosphere photo contest with Photocrowd have been revealed, here some highlights
“My still-life photos are inspired by Old Masters and modern still-life paintings”
By Kim Bunermann, Digital Photographer published
Why shots work Ronni Allen analyses her photo ‘The Reign of the Victoria Plum’ and discusses four key points...
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