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Christoffer Relander’s Dreamy Double Exposure Photography

In his series We Are Nature, Christoffer Relander explores the connection between humans and the natural world by layering portraits with branches, flowers, leaves and even butterflies.

A black and white artistic representation of two silhouetted faces, one of an adult and the other of a child, intertwined with various leaves and foliage, creating a textured, nature-inspired aesthetic.

In one image a face slowly dissolves into a canopy of leaves, in another a hand reaches from beneath a bloom.

The technique once used entirely in-camera has now evolved into digital composites that retain the magic of multiple exposure photography.  

A profile view of a child's face, with an artistic overlay of leaves and grass, creating a blend of nature and portraiture.

What makes this work so beautiful is how it turns idea into feeling. The subjects are not simply posed but become part of their surroundings.

A creative double exposure image showing the profiles of two individuals filled with intricate botanical patterns.

With each image you sense both the fragility of nature and its power to merge with identity. The leaves are like an echo of the human spirit.

Photographs © Copyright Christoffer Relander. Used with permission.

A black and white double exposure portrait of a woman, her profile blended with images of leaves and branches.
A black and white double exposure image depicting a child's profile merged with natural elements like leaves and trees.
A monochrome artistic depiction of a human figure covered with intricate floral patterns, showcasing a blend of nature and human form.
A double exposure image of a woman's profile, overlaid with intricate botanical patterns and a butterfly resting on her hair.
A black and white artistic portrait of a person with an overlay of detailed foliage, blending nature with the human form.
Black and white double exposure portrait of a person with nature elements like leaves and grass overlaying their face.
A black and white artistic image of a hand with a butterfly and floral patterns overlaid, creating a double exposure effect.
A double exposure image showing the profile of a child's face filled with intricate patterns of frost-covered grass and foliage, with a full moon visible in the background.
A double exposure portrait showing a male silhouette filled with intricate details of leaves and plants.
Silhouette of a girl's profile filled with ferns and a butterfly resting on her head.
A side profile of a child's face overlaid with intricate patterns of leaves and grass, creating a double exposure effect.

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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3 Comments

  2. Servando Varela Jr Varela Jr

    I like it. Very Good work. Outstanding.

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