biography

My motto as a “photographer”, “AI expert” and “idea generator” is: 

The "simple - emotional - lively"

My work is rather dark, with light-flooded accents and characterized by intensive image processing. At the moment I really like creating images with a cinematic look.

I like to experiment with creating images using “artificial intelligence” according to my specifications. My images and image specifications are characterized by a simple structure with a focus on the essentials.

It all started in 2010 with my work as a beauty and fashion photographer. In recent years, however, my focus has shifted to creating “photo art” and selling my pictures in galleries or on the Internet.

At the same time, I conduct workshops and work as a freelance journalist. My first illustrated book was published in bookstores in 2023. In 2022, I released my first short film, which has received awards worldwide.

I was already working on image processing during my engineering studies. In 2009 I was able to complete my photography training at the renowned "New York Institute of Photography (NYIP)". After that, my photography career began alongside my normal job as an IT project manager. About 3 years ago I gave up my "regular" job to concentrate exclusively on photography and art.

Ralf Schellen, February 2023

Changing exhibitions can also be viewed at the “ Gallery Heidefeld & Partner ” (Krefeld).

Publications / Exhibitions

2024/11 Little Treasures 2024 , The Marches Gallery, Bologna

2024/09 Gallery Seippel, SPC Photo Awards , Cologne

2024/05 SPC Photo Awards , Berlin 

2024/04 Publication of Artistcloseup Magazine

2024/03 Bonn Spring Salon, The Stage Gallery , Bonn

2023/12 Certificate of Merit for Artistic Achievement, Luxembourg Art Prize

2023/10 DESIGNER magazine , Sweden

2023/05 Interview Magazine Modellenland , Belgium

2023/02 Magazin Modellenland , Belgium

2023/02 Book and eBook publication " spacit "

2022 Short film " Malum "

2022/09 Award "Best Debut Short" - "Malum", AFTER HOUR FILM FESTIVAL

2022/07 Award winner - "Malum", Open Window International Film Challenge, India

2022/04 Performance of "Malum" at the International Short Film Festival in Oberhausen

2021/10 Newspaper Rheinische Post

2021/10 Vernissage "Spy Art Edition", Galerie Heiderfeld & Partner, Krefeld

2021/10 Publication of the autumn issue of DJournal

2021 Permanent exhibition "Spy Art Edition", Galerie Heidefeld & Partner, Krefeld

2021/03 Article Magazine "DOCMA"

2020/07 Art exhibition "Revierkunst", Zeche Ewald, Herten

2020/05 Publication Online, DJournal , Düsseldorf

and much more ...
(Photo hits, Couture Magazine, Luxembourg Art Prize, Port01 KR, Port01 MG)