On the bustling streets of Berlin, fashion photographer Patrick Schwalb transformed the city into his personal playground for the Suisse FACES magazine. He collaborated with stylist Jochen Pohlmann and hair and makeup expert Berenice Ammann. Jochen selected sleek high-fashion pieces that perfectly complemented the streetwear vibes.

Patrick: "Jochen nailed it with his mix of sleek high-fashion pieces, perfectly complementing the streetwear vibes. Meanwhile, Berenice worked her magic, giving the models flawless, glowing skin and hair that looked just the right amount of 'I woke up like this.' My crew and I moved from Volksbühne to Museumsinsel. I worked a bit of magic behind the lens, capturing every moment—the swing of a coat, the glint of sunlight off a metallic accessory, the raw emotion in a model’s eyes. By the end of the day, with the city lights starting to glow, I flipped through the shots, a grin spreading across my face. 'This is fire,' I said, and Jochen and Berenice laughed, knowing we had created something great. This wasn’t just a shoot—it was Berlin in all its raw, unapologetic glory, with a touch of coincidence as well."
 
05.12.2024 show complete article

Photographer Patrick Schwalb was among the first in Germany to embrace the innovative world of AI. Since a little over a year, he has been exploring the new possibilities artificial intelligence opens up for photography – with some remarkable results to show for.

In cooperation with the company APART FASHION, Patrick realized the two shoots presented here. APART Fashion is a German specialist for elegant women’s fashion that is perfect to wear for any occasion.

Patrick Schwalb has always been renowned for his creative and technically demanding work. But integrating AI into his photographic process has opened the doors to entirely new dimensions for him. “The possibilities are nearly limitless,” Patrick Schwalb tells us enthusiastically and adds, “We can almost ignore any restrictions with regard to locations or weather and lighting conditions.”

The two shoots for Apart Fashion demonstrate the potential the technology bears. Instead of having to rely on the natural environment and unpredictable weather, Patrick created the perfect conditions with the help of AI. This enabled him to create images that could have hardly been produced under normal conditions.

One of the shoots took place in a virtual city which, for us, is slightly reminiscent of New York, while the second location seems more like the Tuscany region of Italy. Both projects demonstrate how Patrick uses AI as a tool to create aesthetically sophisticated motifs that transport viewers to hitherto unknown worlds. “AI gives us the freedom to bring our artistic visions to life without the usual restrictions,” he explains.

Patrick Schwalb is convinced that AI will shape the future of photography. His work shows how creative ideas will be supported and enhanced through technology in the future. “I look forward to experimenting some more and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible,” Patrick Schwalb concludes.

APART Fashion GmbH was founded in 1975 as an independent purchasing division of the Otto Group, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Heine Group. The focus in the beginning was on women’s and men’s fashion. In 1976, the company started focusing on the women’s line. Today, APART Fashion GmbH is a modern, high-quality brand for women’s fashion with its own production. From the headquarters in Hamburg, CEO Ksenia Lupekhina and her team conduct business worldwide.

GoSee : apart-fashion.de
 
29.07.2024 show complete article

Patrick realized two editorials for J'N'C’s AI Issue: one is about design development in collaborations between J'N'C and textile companies, and the second is purely a fashion editorial. In an interview with Cheryll, Editor-in-Chief of J'N'C, Patrick talks about the significance of AI and the influence it might have on how we work in the future, our professions and its possible impact on society.

Since 1999, the internationally oriented magazine J'N'C has been synonymous with competent and consistent reporting from the progressive fashion segment, concentrating on the communication needs of the contemporary market. Whether manufacturers, retailers, fashion aficionados or influencers – with regular columns in every issue, J'N'C Magazine is comprehensive but also straight to the point.
 
04.03.2024 show complete article