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Erika Gerdemark Photography - Blog bio picture

Welcome to my Blog!

I am a photographer based in Stockholm, Sweden. This is a blog about my work, my thoughts, my art and my business.

I work mostly with weddings, it's my biggest passion. But I also do other types of portraits, still life and reportage.

I find my inspiration in fashion and in nature. The scenery seen from a train window on my way to my hometown, fashion magazines, and constantly view websites about weddings all over the world are some of the things that keep me going.

Live - create - explore

/erika

Bloomy

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In many ways this was a wonderful winter day. The most important thing was that the client and I had the same vision of this pregnancy shoot. The focus was on sophisticated, elegant, fashion inspired photos. A combination that I love. Catarina had no professional photos of herself and she thought that this was a perfect opportunity to document a very special time in her life. We met in Catarina’s fantastic flat in central Stockholm a sunny Saturday morning when the light was just breathtaking. I couldn’t stop shooting because there were so many scenes in my head that I had to capture on camera. My biggest thanks to Catarina for being such a beauty, for being so friendly, understanding, for wearing the most elegant dress from Chloé and for giving me creative freedom.

Karolina - This pictures are so stunning and wonderful!February 4, 2010 - 10:42 am

Diana - Wow! De här är de i särklass vackraste gravidfotografierna jag sett! Alla detaljer, posering, post-proc och diptykerna har en sådan känsla! Hittar inget bra svenskt ord, det första jag tänkte när jag såg bilderna var "exquisite".February 4, 2010 - 10:45 am

Märta - O M G ! Erika du knäcker!February 4, 2010 - 10:53 am

Karin Linde - HELT underbara! Skulle nästa vilja ha ett tredje barn bara för att anlita dig att fotografera magen ;-)February 4, 2010 - 11:11 am

Elizabeth - Wow, they are really breathtaking... I want my pregnancy shoot to look like that one day... how absolutely gorgeous!February 4, 2010 - 11:49 am

Terri - wow erika...breathtaking shots! before I read your text I thought how cool it was that you combined fashion type poses to such an emotional shoot. superb! you are always an inspiration!February 4, 2010 - 11:53 am

Olle - Fantastiskt som vanligt! =)February 4, 2010 - 3:00 pm

Anna - Wow! Otroligt vackra bilder! Du är verkligen väldigt bra på att fånga känslan, ögonblick och stämning!February 4, 2010 - 3:19 pm

Elin - Åhh Erika såå vackert!!! Helt underbara bilder!!!February 4, 2010 - 3:48 pm

Magnus Bogucki - Wow wow wow!February 4, 2010 - 4:03 pm

Emma - När hon ligger ner och man bara ser halva ansiktet.... FANTASTISK!!!!!February 4, 2010 - 4:28 pm

Annette Kongsmark - vill bara säga som alla andra O M G wooooowwwFebruary 4, 2010 - 4:31 pm

Anna Smallpigart - Och så har hon gjort det igen....February 4, 2010 - 9:42 pm

therese ekblom - Fantastiskt photoshoot! Älskar sättet hur du arbetar med detaljbilderna till varje bild. Foto-Magi när det är som bäst.February 4, 2010 - 10:39 pm

Katja/StudioLivia - OOOOOOOOMG! Vilka bilder! Vackrare bilder hade jag aldrig sett!February 5, 2010 - 7:11 am

åsa - finaste Erika...det är magi...så otroligt vackert... ♥February 7, 2010 - 3:48 pm

Juliana Wiklund - ÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅÅH, vad underbart! ;-)February 7, 2010 - 5:18 pm

Lillian - Hittade precis till din blogg och har gått igenom ända tillbaka till min födelsedag i september. ;-) Otroligt vackra bilder du tar. Dessa gravidbilder är helt underbara! Ska bli kul att följa din blogg, för det kommer jag att göra. Och istället för att bli helt knäckt av att jag har sååå långt kvar innan jag når samma nivå så spottar jag mig i näven och ger mig ut med kameran! ;-)February 8, 2010 - 11:21 am

♥ Fotograf & Makeup - Shit vilka underbara fotografier!February 8, 2010 - 2:03 pm

Expectations

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During the session with Mathias and Kristina last week I captured this photo. I think it’s describe their love for one another and also the upcoming changes in their life. I wish them all the best.

Juliana Wiklund - FIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNN!February 2, 2010 - 9:46 am

No red roses

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In the beginning of December I did a shoot for Interflora. The theme was Valentines day and it ended up very colorful. The talented florists were told to not use red roses, which is the most classical flower for love. When the stores buy the roses from the wholesalers the price for red roses are very high on Valentines day, and of course it’s also affecting the consumer price in the end. We focused on other flowers in this shoot and I hope it will inspire the readers of the magazine where it’s featured.

Creative director: Anna Ceder

Elizabeth - Oh how pretty! While I appreciate the symbolism in red roses, personally I have always prefered roses in more rosy shades. I like the idea of adding feathers around the rim of the bouquet. So feminine and pretty :)January 29, 2010 - 2:25 pm

Karolina - Wonderful pictures! Makes me wanna run to a flowerstore!January 29, 2010 - 3:56 pm

A video interview with me

*** CLICK HERE TO SEE THE INTERVIEW ***

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My Swedish colleague Benny Ottosson have started a new interview series with photographers that inspires him. The first runner up was me. I felt very honored that he asked me and for dropping such a heartrending words during the interview about my photography. I also feel privileged because I’m going to be included in a series with some of the best wedding photographers in the world. To see my answers of his 3 quick questions please find the link below.

*** CLICK HERE TO SEE THE INTERVIEW ***

And for my non-Swedish blog readers. Sorry, the interview is in Swedish.

Märta - Åh vad roligt att se och höra Erika! Du gjorde dig väldigt bra framför webbkameran :) Kram!January 26, 2010 - 12:54 pm

Emelie Ohlsson - Väldigt intressant intervju, beundrar verkligen dina bilder, du är otroligt duktig.January 26, 2010 - 1:03 pm

Angelica Söderberg - Hej Erica, det var superroligt att få höra dig i intervjun med Benny. Du är verkligen proffessionell och du går verkligen igenom rutan:)January 26, 2010 - 6:12 pm

Martin - Genomtänkt, intressant och roligt svarat! Kul att du ställde upp.January 26, 2010 - 9:05 pm

Petra - Du är underbar! Proffsigt! Att se dig i intervjun fick mig att sakna dig massor! KramJanuary 29, 2010 - 4:38 pm

One week later

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I don’t know if it’s because I’m a dreamy romantic human being that I like to photograph love. I have no kids and I’m not married, but I still believe that I have an eye for documenting love. One week after this session in Stockholm with Petra and Olle their son Malte was born in Uppsala. In my point of view I think it was important to not only focus on the big belly on this pregnancy shoot. Also the nearness between the parents, the expectations and their love made a huge impact on the result.

Cecilie - Lovely images. Love the intimate feel to these.January 13, 2010 - 12:48 pm

Fotograf OzDeleau - vackra bilder med mycket känsla, you've done it again!January 13, 2010 - 11:40 pm

Sofie - Bilden där Petra vilar mot Olles bröst är extra bra! Du har verkligen fångast känslan!January 14, 2010 - 12:20 pm

Ida - Jättefint!January 16, 2010 - 5:32 pm

Philia - Vilka otroligt vackra bilder du tar!!! Jag, som håller på och planerar mitt och min blivande mans bröllop, letar efter en riktigt duktig fotograf. Du kan vara den vi söker! Har mailat dig om tiden... Hälsningar PJanuary 23, 2010 - 11:47 am

Andreas Varro - Verry nice set of portraits. I like the once that were taken from abov the bed, really nice and uniqe composition. Great work!January 26, 2010 - 10:11 am

HelenaN - WOW - så fantastiskt underbara och personliga foton som verkligen speglar kärleken med dem två o även till bebisen som de väntar på. //HelenaJanuary 29, 2010 - 5:50 pm

The past year in review - 2009

It’s the end of 2009. A magic year. A year that I will look back on and remember how I grew as a photographer and as person. I was having a really hard time to choose my personal wedding favorite photos from 2009, but here are some moments that are special to me. 

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There are so many more moments that I would like to put in my review, but then it would have been a never ending story. It’s important for me to show my personal wedding favorites. It displays the inner point of were my passion comes from. And without passion in this profession it’s impossible to keep going.

I will look back on this year and remember the small little details that made me a better wedding photographer. But also the big things such as my post processing. I have really found a tone and a mood in the post processing that I like and also improved my workflow. I want my photos to feel genuine and unique, because that’s the main part the client pay for, my time in front of the computer after the wedding editing all the photos.

This blog was also born in 2009. I have been blogging since 2007, but in this form it’s so much more easier and funnier to keep you posted. 

When I started this blog in February I also started to use Twitter. Under the menu you will find the title “status”. I will try to have a new status each day in 2010. So even if you go to my blog and there is no new post, you can find a new status. If you are using Twitter you can also follow me.

Also something new for this year is my page on Facebook. You can follow my work, my thoughts, look at behind the scenes photos and get a reminder when I have post something new on the blog.

I will also specially remember when I held my guest lectures, my destination weddings abroad and the great atmosphere at my office.

My biggest thanks to all of my clients for letting me to be a part of their day. It’s a privilege and a huge responsibility to document a wedding day. They all have hired me for my knowledge, my experience, my passion and my artistic point of view. They have shared intimate moments of love, and they spread it in real life and on this blog.

Thank you all for the comments on the blog, the encourage, the joy and for making me feel for real.

Anna Smallpigart - Vilket år Erika, det är lätt att man glömmer alla fantastiska bilder! Är övertygad att 2010 kommer bli minst lika bra, om inte bättre! Gott nytt på dig vännen! /AnnaDecember 29, 2009 - 11:28 pm

Stina Bjurström - Det finns bara ett ord för dina bilder och det är WOW. Jag följer din blogg, och du är en sann inspiration och förebild. Gott nytt år, jag ser framemot minst lika fantastiska bilder nästa år!December 30, 2009 - 12:24 am

Mattias - Världsklass!!!December 30, 2009 - 10:11 am

Solveig - Fantastiska bilder! Du är så himla duktig! Gott Nytt År!December 30, 2009 - 12:49 pm

Camilla Sundberg - De ÄR verkligen genuina och unika. Och väldigt väldigt fina. Gott nytt år!December 30, 2009 - 1:19 pm

Karolina - Dina bilder är så fantastiska! hoppas du får ett riktigt fint 2010!December 30, 2009 - 1:42 pm

Marika Kavianpour - Dear Erika, You are a true inspiration to me. I am originally from the Netherlands but live in San Jose. And I am very insprired with your work. I have paused my wedding photography for personal reasons as it is true that you have to be passionate in order to be able to give yourself 200% in order to take on the responsibility to photograph a wedding. Maybe I will find that passion in 2010. Much succes to you and thanks for sharing your awesome work with all of us. MarikaDecember 30, 2009 - 4:46 pm

Emelie Ohlsson - Tappar nästan andan av dina fantastiska bilder, out of words, toppklass!December 31, 2009 - 1:10 am

Ida - Gott nytt år syster! Kul att se bilder som inte har publicerats tidigare! Du är bäst fotografen!December 31, 2009 - 4:23 pm

Anna - Underbara bilder! Din stil är fenomenal! Dock har jag en liten detalj kvar i minnet från dessa bilder som störde lite, på den svartvita bilden där du fotat en tjej när hon sminkar sig i den gamla bilden backspegel, då är det en svart grej uppe till vänster i bilden. Den tycker jag ska bort. God fortsättning! :)January 5, 2010 - 9:39 pm

Robin - You are so talented, Erika! Great post once again.January 14, 2010 - 12:31 am

Anna - Underbart härliga bilder! Jag som precis hittat hit ser fram emot att följa dig under 2010! /AnnaJanuary 14, 2010 - 11:31 am

Benny Ottosson - Så otroligt många underbart vackra bilder!January 18, 2010 - 12:28 pm

Jenny Hammar - Erika, kära vän och kollega, jag har inte ord! Dina bilder är så otroligt vackra, du måste ha världens lyckligaste brudpar som fått sina bröllop förevigade av dig!January 30, 2010 - 9:20 am

Erica - du är helt otrolig!February 7, 2010 - 10:16 pm

Merry Christmas

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It’s Christmas day and I’m laying on a bench in my parents kitchen on my favorite spot. My laptop is in my knee and I can feel the smell of cinnamon cookies and the Christmas tree next to me. I really enjoy my time here. I love to be around my family. To be able to long to my office and see things in perspective. When I’m here a find so much inspiration in the landscape and the nature. Nowadays I’m a big city girl even if I was born and raised on the countryside. I love both worlds.

I would like to wish you a very warm and loving Christmas with two photos that I took earlier today. One of my worlds.

sedona bride { destination wedding photographers } - merry christmas erika! enjoy some time off and time filled with love with your family! {katrina}December 27, 2009 - 1:07 am

Winter wedding in Gävle

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In the latest issue of the Swedish wedding magazine “Bröllopsguiden” Katarina and Peter’s February wedding is featured. They had a beautiful winter wedding in Gävle 2008. They got married in Heliga trefaldighets kyrka and celebrated at Engeltofta herrgård.

Ida - Härlig färgskala! Du är så duktig som får med dina bilder i tidningar! Kram!December 23, 2009 - 11:28 am

Bagarn - Hej! Vilken underbar fotograf du är:) Jag vill gärna att du fotar vårt bröllop, är du ledig maj 2011? /Bagarn.December 23, 2009 - 6:45 pm

Yellow at Stallmästaregården

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A couple of months ago I posted a behind the scene photo from a shoot that I did with Jenny Hammar. This is some of my photos from Anna-Karin and Mikaels day October 24. Even if it was a gloomy weather the leafs made the colors really pop.

Ida - Vilken fin gul färg!December 16, 2009 - 7:31 pm

Helena and her flowers

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Helena married her Spanish husband in Hedvig Eleonora kyrka at Östermalm and celebrated at Högberga gård, Lidingö, in August. These two photos are from the inner courtyard at Högberga gård and I love the expression in Helena’s face. She was such a beautiful and elegant bride.

Anna Ceder - Vilken bukett! Vet du vem som gjort den?December 7, 2009 - 12:40 pm

erika - Nej, jag vet tyvärr inte vem floristen är. Jag kan kolla med Helena och återkomma. /erikaDecember 9, 2009 - 12:22 pm

Maria - Hej Anna! Det är samma tjej som du intervjuade om nytänkande begravningsbinderi i somras ;)December 9, 2009 - 12:58 pm

Lindísima - Buketten är verkligen fantastisk och du är en fantastisk fotograf!December 11, 2009 - 9:14 am

Christmas with Interflora

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One of my returning clients is Interflora. I love to work with them, not only because I love to work with the talented creative director Anna Ceder, but also because it’s so much fun and my studio is full of beautiful props. Tomorrow it will be messy, hectic, but fun again when we shoot photos with a Valentine’s day theme.

Creative director: Anna Ceder

Florist: Marianne Walldén, Fröken knopp

Anna Ceder - TACK för fint!!!December 2, 2009 - 5:56 pm

Ida - Jättefin krans!December 2, 2009 - 9:14 pm

Benny Ottosson - Fin bildserie! Vilken kul uppdrag.December 8, 2009 - 9:30 am

Sara Landstedt - Ser ut som ett tokroligt jobb! Underbara färger, skitsnyggt!December 16, 2009 - 12:00 pm

sedona bride { destination wedding photographers } - so pretty! merry christmas erkia!! we hope you take some time off and enjoy!!December 20, 2009 - 12:21 am

Vintage beauty

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I have done many Following morning shoots this year, but I have only showed a few photos on my blog. I love these sessions since it’s so connected to the weddings (It’s a gift to the groom the day after the wedding). When I photographed Elin I instantly felt a connection with her style and what I like to express with my photos. She had adorable lingeries from Agent Provocateur that matched her wedding with a vintage feeling. I normally shoot this type of sessions in black and white, but since the color added so much to the old fashion style both Elin and I were convinced to edit them in color.

Thanks to Elin for letting me post these photos.

Jenny Hammar - gorgeous woman and gorgeous photosNovember 29, 2009 - 8:56 pm

Karolina - Gorgeous photos!November 29, 2009 - 9:38 pm

sedona bride { destination wedding photographers } - seriously beautiful work erika! you're amazing! { katrina }November 30, 2009 - 6:36 pm

Anna SmallpigArt - Inne i en älska-vintage fas och det här kryddar bara ännu mer!December 1, 2009 - 11:05 am

Benny Ottosson - Härliga bilder och schysst bildbehandling. Vackert!December 8, 2009 - 9:28 am

Sara Landstedt - Underbara bilder, tycker verkligen om tonen och känslan... Visst är det roligt med lite annorlunda ideér, så inspirerande!December 16, 2009 - 11:59 am

Dreams of Toscana

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Anna and I met for the first time at her bridal shower when her friends had arranged a photo shoot. So when Anna asked me to be her wedding photographer November 21 I felt happy to be a part of her and Alexander’s day. At 2 PM we started to shoot the portraits at Nyckelvikens herrgård in Nacka. Unfortunately the sun had went down behind the trees at that time but I still had much light to work with. The setting was beautiful and I think the surroundings at Nyckelviken matched with their Italian theme.

Anna’s beautiful hair is made by the talented Lisa Anim-Addo.

Thanks to Olle Sternrud for assisting me and for constantly noticing small details on the grooms outfit.

Lisa Wikstrand - Fantastiska bilder, som alltid! Vilket otroligt hår... Gillar verkligen första bilden. Mycket känslor. / LisaNovember 25, 2009 - 1:55 pm

Jenny Hammar - otroligt stämningsfulla bilder erika! well done!November 27, 2009 - 11:20 am

Ida - Vilket trolskt och underbart hår!November 28, 2009 - 3:50 pm

sedona bride { destination wedding photographers } - gorgeous!November 30, 2009 - 6:37 pm

One week before life changed

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About three weeks ago I photographed Petra and Olle. They were full of expectations for what life should bring when we met in Stockholm. When I look at this photo I feel completely warm inside. Not only because they are dear friends of mine, but also that we manage to do this shoot just the week before Petra gave birth to a boy.

Ida - Fint!November 21, 2009 - 9:39 am

Annette - jätte fin. Ett härligt ljus och snyggt med den färgade nyans i bilden.November 21, 2009 - 6:20 pm

marie - It is truely a beautiful photo ... you have captured their love ... just beautifulNovember 21, 2009 - 8:02 pm

Ian Johnson - capture the moment .. nice shot erikaNovember 24, 2009 - 9:54 am

A photo without a buyer

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Many months have past since I took a photo just for my own creativity. This is a photo without a buyer and it is a result of my first free weekend since April.

Ida - Roligt att se! Spöklikt och vackert!November 16, 2009 - 1:19 pm

Karolina - Vackert ljus! o lite läskigt spökligtNovember 16, 2009 - 1:52 pm

Solveig - Spännane bild, en sådan som fastnar på näthinnan! Du är fantastiskt duktig! På min bloggrubrik idag står det "deleted" haha...November 16, 2009 - 1:58 pm

Anna SmallpigArt - Egen fototid ger mig alltid ny energi! När jag tittar på den här bilden så blir jag inte bara sugen att gå ut och fotografera utan också att sätta upp bilden i mitt vardagsrum och ligga och titta på den i timmar!November 16, 2009 - 10:38 pm

Mattias - Otroligt cool bild med fantastiskt ljus och sköna färgnyanser. De röda stövlarna gör väldigt mycket för bilden tycker jag, en skön detalj som bryter av hela bilden. Har tidigare bara hört talas om det magiska ljuset i Tolfta, som ofta jämförs med Skagen :)November 18, 2009 - 9:32 am

Jenny Hammar - Breath-takingNovember 19, 2009 - 4:33 pm

Amy-jo Tatum/Bride C - StunningNovember 24, 2009 - 5:17 am

sedona bride { destination wedding photographers } - you are so fabulous to be taking personal photos... we need to do that too... it's been soooooo long since i've done anything creative just for me. i think it's important and i LOVE that you make time for that in your life! { katrina }November 30, 2009 - 6:38 pm

More from Rockelstad

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After every final edit I find more photos that I like from the sessions. Here are a couple of photos from Marie and Thomas wedding at Rockelstads slott.

lisa - Fantastiska bilder. Fint med den gula båten. / LisaNovember 13, 2009 - 10:11 pm

Facebook + Erika Gerdemark Photography

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It all started when I got many friend requests on Facebook from people that I didn’t know. I use Facebook a lot and it’s important for me to be able to express myself without thinking of my profession and to share my private thoughts with people that I know in real life. I don’t want to be rude and not accept friend requests, in fact I’m happy if people want to interact with my business, so a few days ago I started a page for my business. Welcome to be my friend on Facebook and follow what I’m up to, view some of my personal favorite photos and have a look at behind the scenes shots. The page is for colleagues, past clients, clients to be, friends and just people who like my style of shooting. I rather called it friends than fans, since I find the word fan silly. 

If you are using Twitter you can also follow my tweets here.

Stockholmer - Fantastic photographs!November 22, 2009 - 3:28 am

Orange with a pink bow

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Thomas and Marie had a rainy day October 3 when they celebrated at Rockelstads slott, a small castle near Sparreholm in Södermanland. Dispite the weather we went outdoors for some portraits. Marie’s dress and Thomas jacket was so wet but they didn’t complain at all, instead they were relaxed and laughed a lot. It was both rainy and cold and Marie thought that I didn’t have enough clothes on me, so she borrowed me her scarf. They were both so kind and genuine. Their color went in pink, orange and purple and Marie was dressed in the coolest shoes ever. The beautiful bouquet was made by herself. Thanks to my assistant Helene who held an umbrella over me while shooting, and also a thanks to the bestman and the bridesmaid who made this shoot fun!

Martin - Sablar va bra! Du har en en fantastiskt fin ton i bilderna.November 8, 2009 - 1:06 am

Doris - vilket fantastiskt par! vad modig bruden är att välja färg!!! otroligt sensuella bilder!November 8, 2009 - 4:58 pm

Ida - Vilka tjusiga skor!November 9, 2009 - 6:21 pm

Anna SmallpigArt - Rosa detaljer på skorna, jag är såld! Vacker känsla över bilderna på bryggan också! /AnnaNovember 9, 2009 - 10:11 pm

Jenny Hammar - StunningNovember 12, 2009 - 5:31 pm

Jenny Hammar behind the scenes

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Jenny Hammar and I photographed a wedding together October 24 in Hagaparken surrounded by colorful leafs and a smell of autumn. Anna-Karin and Mikael married in Matteus kyrkan and celebrated at Stallmästaregården. They both were so kind and loving and easy to photograph. I also snapped some behind the scenes photos of Jenny when she was shooting. She is a colleague of mine and I could not wish for a more genuine and great person who inspires and helps me. We have a network together and since we started it last autumn she also have become a good friend of mine. Check out Jennys amazing photos at her blog.

Martin - Kul att läsa! Jag vill gärna se mer "behind the scenes" bilder/info framöver. Härliga färger!November 3, 2009 - 6:23 pm

Jenny Hammar - Erika, tack från hela mitt hjärta för den här dagen. Det var så kul att jobba med dig, snart kommer en bild på dig på bloggen från "vår" photo shoot :) Kram! JennyNovember 12, 2009 - 5:30 pm

Yellow at Stallmästaregården » Erika Gerdemark Photography - Blog - [...] couple of months ago I posted a behind the scene photo from a shoot that I did with Jenny Hammar. This is some of my photos from Anna-Karin and Mikaels [...]December 16, 2009 - 1:33 pm

Twins

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Both Natalie and Heléne have a genuine look. They are twins and since Heléne is moving to London she asked me if I could take some new photos of her and her sister. We had a great time of 30 minutes to capture some portraits of them. People were passing by at lunchtime on the street at Stadsbiblioteket in Stockholm while we were shooting. I wanted to create an emotional and beautiful memory for them and I knew that I could stretch the limits since Heléne also work as a photographer. 

Good luck in London Heléne! You are a brave and a strong woman.

Camilla Sundberg - Jag älskar känslan av syskonkärlek i bilderna. Bilden där de blundar är en solklar favorit!October 30, 2009 - 2:56 pm

Ida - Så vackra ögon! Jag gillar känslan i färgbilderna. Det andas lite mode och lula över dem! Jättefina porträtt verkligen!October 31, 2009 - 5:56 pm

Fotograf OzDeleau - vackra systrar och vackra bilder, älskar den när de tittar rakt in i kameran båda två, snyggt och vilka ögon!November 1, 2009 - 4:02 pm

September wedding at Chateau La Durantie, France

I’m way behind with my blogging, but here is finally the second wedding that I did in France last month. The British couple Georgina and James had a beautiful wedding in the Dordogne area.

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If you take the train 3 hours south of Paris and then an extra hour in the car you end up at Chateau La Durantie. Georgina and James’s happiness was unmistakable on their wedding day, 26 of September, when they celebrated their love at the chateau. Their love for each other and their daughter Isabella was really present. The day started inside the chateau for some preparations shots and ended up in the beautiful decorated marquee. The food was really something extra and a live band made sure that the guests danced under the moon lit sky. 

Thanks Georgina and James for making me a part of your day!

Benny Ottosson - Så otroligt, otroligt vackert!October 24, 2009 - 11:56 am

Ida - Här finns många fina bilder, men jag har tre favortier: Den med de två små brudtärnorna på sängen och de två med orange höstljus!October 24, 2009 - 2:42 pm

åsa - Helt magiska!!!!!!!!!October 24, 2009 - 5:34 pm

Anna SmallpigArt - Herre min skapare vad vackert! Gillar djupet i bild nr 13 uppifrån (den vid fältet) som en tavla. Bilden ovanför fältet (motljuset) gav mig en riktig varm känsla i hela kroppen! Du rockar!!!October 25, 2009 - 10:53 pm

Fotograf OzDeleau - åh så vackert, vill också plåta bröllop i kära Frankrike! tjejerna på sängen är en favorit, men som vanligt är allt så fint!October 26, 2009 - 9:08 am

Mattias - I think this is the best wedding you have done. Just amazing. I can't find words.October 26, 2009 - 9:52 am

Jenny Blad - Gick igenom alla dina senaste blogposter och dom är helt underbara allihop! KramOctober 26, 2009 - 10:15 am

michael heumann - Ohh, färgbilden i aftonrådnad e bara sååååå jävla fin, grattis Erika.October 26, 2009 - 10:57 am

Sandra Ilebrand - Underbara bilder och vilken vacker klänning bruden hade.October 26, 2009 - 7:45 pm

Jenny Hammar - you never stop to amaze and impress me!!!! incroyable!!!October 26, 2009 - 8:24 pm

Carolin - Åhhh, tjejen. Såå fint. Du är så duktig! Om jag någonsin gifter mig så...October 26, 2009 - 9:06 pm

katrina + andrew = sedona bride photographers - LOVE these! Especially the image of the two flower girls and the black and white image of the bride and groom with the *gorgeous* background of the hills... oh my goodness... beautiful beautiful coverage Erika! xoxo {katrina}October 27, 2009 - 9:57 pm

T a r p g a a r d - Erika, du är ett fullblodsproffs! Jag blir alltid glad när du har postat nya bilder.October 28, 2009 - 8:54 am

Emma Nordenstaaf - Wow! These photos are just magnificent! Every single picture is perfect! I especially love the two girls sitting on the bed. And what a beautiful bride. This couple must be incredibly happy with your work! And what a place! Why didn't I get married in France...?December 11, 2009 - 11:34 am

♥ Fotograf & Makeup - Gud vilka otroliga foton! Dom vackraste jag sett! Tänk innan man kommer upp i din nivå... :)February 8, 2010 - 2:11 pm

Anna’s autumn

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Anna and I met for the first time the same day I took these portraits of her. Actually she didn’t knew that she was going to a photo shoot. Anna’s friends made this shoot possible in a very important time of her life. As you can see Anna was great in front of the camera. She is not a model but she instantly understood the feeling that I wanted to accomplish - happiness, beauty and melancholy.

Benny Ottosson - Fantastiskt vackert! Som vanligt. Den med valven i bakgrunden är så läcker. Lite kul att jag fotade mitt brudpar på stenbänken där Anna sitter, några timmar senare. Underbart jobbat!October 15, 2009 - 3:19 pm

Emelie - har man världens vackraste syster så har man. Tack för fantastiskt bra bilder och för att du var så bra :)/ lillsyrranOctober 15, 2009 - 5:27 pm

Ida - Mycket vackert! Gillar speciellt den näst sista till vänster och den sista! Duktiga du!October 15, 2009 - 5:49 pm

Anna SmallpigArt - Härligt höstljus, sista bilden är godis!October 17, 2009 - 11:46 am

Dreams of Toscana » Erika Gerdemark Photography - Blog - [...] and I met for the first time at her bridal shower when her friends had arranged a photo shoot. So when Anna asked me to be her wedding photographer November 21 I felt happy to be a part of her [...]November 25, 2009 - 12:45 pm

Australia meets America in France

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The London based couple Bridget and Matt gathered their friends and family at Chateau La Durantie in France for one week of celebrations. I had the privilege to document their day. Their wedding was on a Friday and they got married in small village in the French countryside. The weather was rainy but at least we got a few minutes outside for the portraits. This wedding will also be featured in a British wedding magazine. Lots of fun!

Sara Landstedt - Wow! Bästa på länge, verkligen känslofulla och otroligt vackra porträtt! Härligt! Den första bilden på bruden är ljuvlig... Och vilka miljöer... Jag vill också plåta bröllop i Frankrike, hur sjutton bär du dig åt människa? ;-)October 13, 2009 - 8:38 am

Jakob - Snyggt Erika! Gillar speciellt de första två!October 13, 2009 - 9:29 am

Alicia Swedenborg - Åh, va skoj att få se lite bilder! Fint som vanligt, min favvo: trappbilden!October 13, 2009 - 1:52 pm

Ida - Vilken vacker brud! Gillar den första till vänster och den sista till vänster bäst!October 13, 2009 - 5:15 pm

Camilla Sundberg - Vilken fantastisk miljö att fota i! Skorna - helt underbara. Älskar bilden på brudparet i bilen...October 13, 2009 - 7:32 pm

Fotograf OzDeleau - Trop beau! j'adore la robe! underbara bilder som vanligt, och vilken klänning!October 13, 2009 - 9:19 pm

David Michos - Congratulations! I was a Groomsman in this amazing wedding and I'm happy to see the exceptional job you've done with the photos, Erika! You've managed to capture the true essence and beauty of Matt and Bridget's special day. They now have a wonderful keep-sake to remind them of not just their union but also of their friends, family and of France. Thankyou.October 14, 2009 - 2:46 am

Jenny Hammar - erika, you have done it again! no surprise there, but stunning photos!October 14, 2009 - 10:38 am

Anna SmallpigArt - Jätte kul att se bilderna från bröllopet du bara pratat om, älskar trappbilden!!!October 14, 2009 - 9:56 pm

From 27 to 7 degrees

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The past weeks have been so much fun! I landed in Stockholm last friday for a short touch and go to Rockelstad slott for a cold rainy wedding yesterday. Now I’m back at my office trying to catch up a ton of work. The upcoming month will be really intense. My to do list seems to be a never ending story. I have so many photos to share with you and I will start with a sneak preview from yesterdays wedding. The rain was pouring down but I had a happy couple that didn’t complain at all and a brilliant assistant. Thanks to Marie and Thomas for agreeing to take some outdoors photos despite the weather.

Ida - Nice bild!October 4, 2009 - 7:45 pm

Lindísima - Åh, så fint! Fram för mer regniga bröllop :-D!October 4, 2009 - 9:58 pm

Jenny /Slottstudion - Härligt Erika. Underbart att du hunnit blogga med en bild. jag hoppas jag får upp några på onsdag från gårdagen i Mariefred. Oj, vad det öste när de kom ut från kyrkan! Jag var dyngsur. Folk hjälpte att hålla paraplyer på mig.. Min assistent kunde inte komma med... Din bild är fantastisk.. som vanligt! KramOctober 4, 2009 - 11:22 pm

Jenny Hammar - Otroligt stämningsfullt! Bravo!October 5, 2009 - 9:30 am

Ingela - Underbar bild! Love it!October 5, 2009 - 2:38 pm

Mattias - Du är bröllopsfotografernas Zlatan! Ni har samma driv att utvecklas och lyckas hela tiden slå världen med häpnad.October 6, 2009 - 11:28 am

Martin - Pampig bild!October 6, 2009 - 10:48 pm

Mon séjour en France

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I’m still in France working and I’m really enjoying my time here. Today I’m preparing for tomorrow’s British wedding at Chateau La Durantie. Next week I will travel around in the Dordogne area with a journalist to work with a reportage for a Swedish magazine about the walnuts trees that are very popular here. Please be patience if you have sent me an email or tried to phone me.

Ida - Oj vilken gammal trapp och vilket turkost vatten! Är det lavendel till höger måntro?!September 26, 2009 - 4:34 pm

Ida - Vad betyder överskriften förresten? Och överskriften på lampruminlägget?September 26, 2009 - 4:39 pm

Jenny Hammar - So beautiful Erika! But time to come home, I miss you, JSeptember 29, 2009 - 6:00 pm

A bride worth waiting for

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Helena was one hour late to the portrait session, but she was a bride worth waiting for. She was stunning and so relaxed even if she was late. I had plenty of time with the handsome groom instead. Sometimes I think it’s fascinating how life brought two people together. Helena and John met in Helena’s parents apartment when John was renovated their kitchen. They fell in love and 5 September the got married in Gustav Adolfs kyrka. During the ceremony two singers from the royal opera sang one of my favorite opras, “Jeg elskar dig” by Edvard Grieg. I saw the tears streaming down from Helena’s cheek and I could barely hold mine back. Since John is from Gotland some Gotlandsdricka and pretzels were served during the reception. The dinner was held at Stallmästargården.

Ida - Mina favoriter är de två översta bilderna och den första bilden på när bruden kliver in i bilen! Stor kram till dig!September 21, 2009 - 1:29 pm

Fotograf OzDeleau - den innifrån bilen när hon kliver in och bänken med buketten är helt underbara!September 21, 2009 - 10:18 pm

Frida - Fantastiskt vackra bilder! Du fångade dagen med din kamera!September 22, 2009 - 4:42 pm

Anna SmallpigArt - Håller med Ida, bilden med bilen och bruden, klockren!September 22, 2009 - 9:29 pm

Je suis en France à ce moment

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I have found the room of my dreams. It’s all in pastel color, old and empty. I woke up this morning in the room and when I looked through the window I saw a small, cute village enwrapped in fog. I could stay here forever. I’m France now for work and tomorrow I will shoot a Australian/American wedding.

Brigitte Grenfeldt - I do hope you felt better after a glas of bubbles. It was so nice meeting you the other day! France must be a dream this time of the year and I envy you a little. I am sure your couple will have the wedding of all times and they will get pictures above all expectations. A bientôt, ma chère.September 17, 2009 - 6:31 pm

Ida - Vilken söt liten lampa! Lycka till på bröllopet imorgon! Du är bäst!!September 17, 2009 - 9:21 pm

Ian Johnson - Good luck Erica .. may be you can bring home the Champagne for next time :)September 18, 2009 - 12:32 pm

Anna Ceder - Oh! Jag vill ha det rummet! Tar du med det hem till mig?September 18, 2009 - 3:22 pm

Fotograf OzDeleau - tycker definitivt du ska ha med mig som tolk eller nåt nästa gång ;-) förstår att du trivs, så fint!September 18, 2009 - 8:02 pm

My second home turned grey

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The past weeks have really been intense. Not only because I’m in the wedding season period, but also because I was forced to move out from my office for a renovation. The wooden floor has been painted grey and I have bought new desks and the kitchen looks a lot better. I share this place at Odengatan in central Stockholm with one other photographer and two designers. It’s really fun to hang out with them and to get inspired. If you want to come over for a coffee sometime, feel free to send me an email.

Anna SmallpigArt - Det blev ju skit snyggt! Ska ta tag i killarna på mitt kontor nu också och fixa till lokalen!September 16, 2009 - 7:09 am

Kate - Wow - vilken lokal! Säg till om det blir en ledig plats... ;-)September 16, 2009 - 3:10 pm

Helene - Jag kommer! Men det var kanske ingen överraskning...September 16, 2009 - 6:51 pm

Jenny Hammar - När får man komma förbi på en fika????September 17, 2009 - 3:34 pm

Ida - Vissa har det förspänt..;) Nice med grått golv!September 17, 2009 - 4:07 pm

I can hold you

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Ever since Gazal contacted me for the first time for about 1,5 year ago I had looked forward to this wedding. I think it have been so much fun during the time to get feedback now and then from Gazal regarding my photos on this blog. I love to work with clients who deeply are interested in my photography. August 29 finally Gazal and Thomas celebrated their love for one another in Stockholm. My day with them started at Stadshuset where they got married. Later on we went to Södermalm for some portrait shots in the old blocks. The wedding was influenced by Persian traditions and the reception was held at the beautiful van der Nootska Palatset. 

Gazal and Thomas, I really enjoyed to be a part of your day! Thank you so much for sharing your love.

Karolina - the first shot was just breathtaking! beautifulSeptember 9, 2009 - 9:18 am

Jenny Hammar - Såååååå snyggt Erika. Vilken konstnär du är! Miss you girl ;)September 9, 2009 - 9:43 am

Alicia Swedenborg - Jag gillar oxå den första bilden - härligt med brudgummen i fokus!!September 9, 2009 - 9:55 am

åsa - Ja Erika.....du har ett så fantastiskt bildspråk, du målar tavlor med din kamera. Vackra fina brudparet med....Sagolikt!September 9, 2009 - 3:42 pm

Gazal & Thomas - Erika, tack så hemskt mycket för fantastiska bilder! Vi kan inte sluta titta... Så om besöksstatistiken på din blogg gått upp rejält det senaste dygnet så vet du varför! En bra bild är en fångad känsla och det är precis det du alltid lyckas med. Du är så duktig och vi ser med spänning fram emot fortsättningen!September 10, 2009 - 8:31 am

Jenny Blad - älskar dina blå toningar snygging!September 10, 2009 - 1:37 pm

Fotograf OzDeleau - det här är rena konstverk!September 10, 2009 - 9:46 pm

Märta - älskar bilden på tärnorna och den i s/v är så himla grym! hon som är lite sur på sidan gör hela bilden. hjärta och smärta på en och samma gång. älskar att det alltid finns en gnutta vemod i dina bilder, det gör att det inte blir så sockersött så man ledsnar. du är bäst! massa kramar!September 11, 2009 - 10:47 am

Ida - Fantastiskt vackert, poetiskt och magiskt!September 11, 2009 - 12:26 pm

Elisabeth Larsson - Så vackra bilder.September 13, 2009 - 12:25 pm

katrina + andrew = sedona bride photographers - i'm having so much fun catching up on your blog erika... this wedding is gorgeous... you capture amazing fleeting moments that so many photographers miss... just simply lovely coverage erika! you make it look easy but we all know how hard it is to capture just the right moments... xoxo {katrina}October 27, 2009 - 10:04 pm

The decision that changed my life

You may have notice that I don’t write that much on this blog. But for today I will only share my words. No photos. Only thoughts.

Getting into wedding photography wasn’t a choice that I wanted in the beginning. But I knew when I was 16 years old that I wanted to become a photographer. When I at that time started to studied photography I wanted to work with journalism, but later on when I studied photography for the second time it became commercial and fashion, and today I’m focusing on weddings. I do a lot of other types of work, but I seems like what you have most passion for, it’s more likely for you to succeed. Today I’m truly happy for the things that shaped my life and the circumstanced that brought me here. The decision to get into wedding photography has changed my life.

Storytelling is all about a feeling.

Not perfection.

As for any artist - when I have creative freedom I also do the best job. That is why I don’t recommend any bridal couple to put a list in my hand with things they want me to photograph. I do know what type of things they expect me to shoot and if I didn’t capture a photo of the shoes in a specific angle, it’s no big deal. In the end it’s the full story that mean something. It’s very important that my clients to put their trust in me and I can tell that I feel that immediately if they do so or not. My artistic integrity is one thing that I put a big value on in my work. 

It’s only a few shoot per year that I’m satisfied with. And I do belive that this is one of the things that pushes me forward. To be a better photographer. To never settle down and think I’m the best. I always want to become the best.

I very often get the question what type of clients I have and one thing they have in common is that they can see the difference. The difference between feelings. Many of them are into a creative business and everyone of them prioritize photos and understand the value of documenting life.

One thing that is my biggest challenge is to think different, to go my own way. To develop even more and follow my goal. If you follow my blog time will tell what that is.

Thank you for reading my blog and following my work and thoughts. All of you out there keeps me going. Every single comment means a lot to me.

Fredrik Setterberg - Keep up the good work! Your photographs are absolutely amazing. / FredrikSeptember 7, 2009 - 12:10 pm

Maria - Jag är glad över att du väljer att dela med dig av dina otroligt vackra bilder, även om du bara är nöjd med några per år. Du fick i alla fall mig att glömma bort linsen mellan dig och mig och jag anar att det är en del av din begåvning. Jag kommer med glädje fortsätta att sufra in på din blog dagligen!September 7, 2009 - 1:46 pm

Marit Solblad - Fina tankar Erika! Jag delar många av dem och du fick mig tänka och bli mycket tacksam över att ha vågat ta steget ut i ovissheten för att få jobba med konstformen fotografi. /Kram MaritSeptember 8, 2009 - 10:24 am

Ida - Intressant läsning!September 11, 2009 - 12:42 pm