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Comments on this portfolio:
G . 
, May 04, 2003; 12:12 P.M.
Emil, you are a true master of light painting, and your works have inspired me from the moment I first saw your art. Your prolific productivity also continues to amaze me. I cannot even attempt to define what I enjoy about your pictures, as they transcend words altogether. This is art history in the making and I feel priviledged you choose to share with us here. Thankyou.
Matt Kime , May 04, 2003; 12:59 P.M.
When did Joel-Peter Witkin get an account on photo.net?
By far, I like your portraits the best, as i think they get furthest from JPW's shadow.
Nina R 
, May 04, 2003; 05:29 P.M.
The beauty of your work almost leaves me speechless...Remarkable shots!!
Matt Kime , May 04, 2003; 08:54 P.M.
could you tell us about the methods you used in producing these images? how do you get a proper exposure painting with light? what is your method for doing your negative "scratching"?
sujiet puthenveetil , May 05, 2003; 02:39 A.M.
always been a fan..
would like to see how yer students perform
dennis lee , May 05, 2003; 10:24 A.M.
WOW!
hugo rivadeneyra , May 05, 2003; 12:34 P.M.
the magic exists... thank you to exist
an image says more that a thousand words
Tiago Abreu , May 05, 2003; 01:55 P.M.
tank u
beautiful, strong. genius work
Hans Roeven , May 06, 2003; 01:33 A.M.
Nice images. Your work reminds me very much
of Jan Saudek. I like it.
Carlo Mogavero , May 07, 2003; 09:25 A.M.
Incredible
You are really an artist in the more vaste meaning of this word
A. Davis , May 07, 2003; 10:51 P.M.
truly art
your usage of lighting is absolutely amazing. it's what makes your photos art, and not just photos. the look to a lot of them is very egyptian, i think. in any case, wonderful portfolio, and you really deserve portfolio of the week.
Nirmal Shrestha , May 08, 2003; 11:42 P.M.
drawing with light
Simply great, you have actually mastered the art of writing with light. I hope to learn from you.
Daniel Reilly , May 09, 2003; 03:37 P.M.
Amazing
You have a one hell of an imagination. Your portfolio is amazing and I always look forward to seeing what new madness you've come up with. Congratulations on this and your books to be published.
Turaga kalyan , May 25, 2003; 06:45 A.M.
ur...
GOD. i have lot to learn from ur works.
Anna Dulfan , October 28, 2003; 12:13 P.M.
one word
Amazing. I absolutely love the technique. It blew me away. I still didn't get how the light painting is done!! Not that I ever have ability to try it. Thank you for your work and sharing it with us.
Asad Shah , October 29, 2003; 09:49 P.M.
wonderful...
This is truly superb work! Thanks for sharing.
Alessandro Strazzulla , October 30, 2003; 04:43 A.M.
Complimenti
Complimenti, ottima tecnica, perfetto controllo della luce e creatività non indifferente.
Bravo.
leon portis , October 31, 2003; 08:38 A.M.
sorry for the others...
sorry for the others artists i like...but YOU are the best...
(the little (!) something more in yours photos make a real difference...)
Mario Aguedo , December 06, 2003; 01:07 P.M.
Imaginative, profound, dark and beautiful... Congratulations.
Jacques Henry 
, December 08, 2003; 10:26 A.M.
I just realised that I didnt leave any trace of my deep admiration for your various works although your photos dragged me into Photonet few years ago. And each time I do a 'pilgrimage' to your portfolio I feel home and always happy to discover a newly posted jewel...
Thanks Emil for sharing with us and teasing our imagination
vlad voloshin , December 21, 2003; 07:53 P.M.
great technique
great work, especially portraits, it's rare to see photographers use liquid emulsion and alternative processes so effectively. I also love you Diana and Old Techniques Folders. Superb!!! Vlad
Jean-Philippe Allard , January 05, 2004; 10:20 P.M.
You definitely are one of teh photographers I admire the most, along with floris andrea. You make something very different and superb, and you sure make me want to do something like it! (Not that I'll be able to do it anyhow!)
Thanks for the motivation!
W. Roger Keagle Jr. , February 10, 2004; 05:05 P.M.
I have no words
Your work says it all, painting in Light !*R*
Bill Hannant , February 24, 2004; 03:21 P.M.
Portfolio
Intriguing technique. Some good images. Some too arty. Some too tacky. Some too forced.
Bill Hannant
O. I. , April 05, 2004; 06:10 A.M.
You have a fantastic body of work here. I'm both awed and intimidated. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us. I feel you have raised the bar and shown us all something to strive for.
fei wang , April 09, 2004; 10:53 P.M.
truly amazing
i am speechless, only full of admiration!
hope to see more of your work!
Hugh Hill 
, April 25, 2004; 08:11 P.M.
Emil,
Dark, Daring, and Deadly Serious!
respect your work - keep the story going.
wong li ji , June 30, 2004; 01:23 A.M.
like the above comments too, i love ur your work and ur portraits!! very nice!
Maris Ojasuu , July 06, 2004; 12:55 P.M.
You have Outstanding Gallery. I have never seen such a good Photoshop work, that You have done.
I am Your fan now and I come to visit Your portfolio often in future.
Regards,
Maris
Gerry H , July 15, 2004; 03:14 A.M.
I wish I knew enough about photography so I could leave a serious, technical, educated response to your work. Unfortunatly that is not the case.
Instead I will have to say that your work is simply amazing, stunning, beautiful, professional, admirable, printable, sellable, frameable, hangable... sheesh there arnt enough words to do it justice. For my comment add all the positives before mine with mine then we are making a start. Thanks you very much for posting your work here on Pnet - it is an inspiration and a dream to have one as good as yours.
Keep doing what you are doing - its amazing.
Terry Butler , August 11, 2004; 10:06 P.M.
Personal opinion first: I like some but not all of your pictures. More objectively, your work is creative, imaginative and you obviously put a lot of effort into it. Your excellent portfolio stands out as work with a style of it's own.
Bobby Diba , September 14, 2004; 11:33 P.M.
Very amazing work, thank you for sharing.
Manoharan Duraisamy , September 15, 2004; 07:52 A.M.
Amazing, compared to these I am at learning alphapets of photography... lucky to hv a look at..
David Bohn , October 01, 2004; 08:24 P.M.
I have grown up in the world of professional photography and I can honestly say that your "Acetone" print is the most beautiful image I have ever seen!
David Bohn
Donovan Roets , October 06, 2004; 06:25 A.M.
You are truly a master of your art.
Matt Vardy , October 15, 2004; 09:11 A.M.
Most artistic and creative nude/model/portrait photography I have seen yet on this site. Excellent work.
Evgeniy Shaman , October 29, 2004; 05:36 A.M.
real photo-art
glad to meet with your works! very impressive!
Panos Mouchteros , November 26, 2004; 03:15 A.M.
Magnificnet!
The only thing I have to add is congratulations for your excellent ideas and your detailed and fine art. You push people to be inspired and to realise how impressive a picture can be. With my appreciation.
Panos, Hellas
pantelimonescu tudor , December 05, 2004; 07:32 A.M.
You are a true Master lo learn from !!!My compliments
Nóra Terjéki , December 31, 2004; 07:05 P.M.
I guess...
... you were borned in an other century... fantastic work. I haven't really seen such before...
Denis Savoie , January 24, 2005; 11:54 A.M.
Richard Chan , January 26, 2005; 01:16 P.M.
Inspirational Masterpiece
Emil, you are truely a great master of photography with great style. Thanks for sharing your teachniques. I really have a lot to learn from you and someone to look up to. Student RC.
Alverez Cordoberretta , February 07, 2005; 03:58 A.M.
Thank you not only for sharing your work, but your craft and skill as well. I will have much to experiment and work towards now.
~C
Theo Keijzers 
, March 06, 2005; 04:39 A.M.
Emil, your portfolio is an ode to the beauty of woman. An allmost religious look, thanks for sharing, very inspiring.
Jim Adams 
, March 09, 2005; 12:28 P.M.
Emil...
This is an impressive, astounding, and extremely creative body of work. Please accept my compliments on your achievement.
john ellerington , March 10, 2005; 09:08 A.M.
wow!!
Wow!!! very inspirational!!
fantastic.
rod innes , March 13, 2005; 07:01 P.M.
Emil what a beautiful porfolio.
I will study these photos i am 67 but i still love to learn new things, thankyou.
Regards ROD
Alex Milarakis , March 17, 2005; 11:57 A.M.
Very6 artistic portofolio !
Roumen Koynov 
, March 20, 2005; 10:52 A.M.
A had a good long look. Thanks,Emil!
R.
Fran Garcia , April 27, 2005; 08:43 A.M.
Excellent
excellent porfolio emil 7/7.thanks for showing you art.regards from spain
Alejandro Keller 
, October 06, 2005; 07:32 A.M.
You have a very special PF. I will need a long time to enjoy it. It is like a good cognac: with all the work that you have put behind it, it is really worth to enjoy it slowly... Among other things, you have now made me courious and will have to try the light painting myself. Regards, Alejandro
Bianca Van Der Werf , October 20, 2005; 05:43 A.M.
You have an amazingly talent!
Ed Richter , November 06, 2005; 12:56 A.M.
You must have been inspired by the great artist Boris. Very nice portfolio. Great work.
Jarek Grudzinski , November 19, 2005; 12:49 P.M.
Your portfolio is brilliant. Keep up the good work!!!
Jim Adams , November 22, 2005; 01:17 P.M.
This is a truly incredible collection of images...simply an amazing body of work.
Mehmet Alci , December 25, 2005; 06:03 P.M.
You are a true master.. Delicious work... Must I say more? If i have to, one of the Greatest line of work I ever saw...Suberbly mature...
Marc Adamus , December 25, 2005; 11:46 P.M.
The most expressive, intriguing, mezmerizing interpretations and renditions of human emotion and form I have yet to see anywhere. Thank you.
Raymond Ellstad , January 02, 2006; 10:14 A.M.
Fantastic work! I've enjoyed muchly viewing your gallery. Thanks
Mohammad Reza Shadpay , January 15, 2006; 02:07 P.M.
very short comment!
Faisal Sadat , February 02, 2006; 05:46 P.M.
Hugh Croft , February 12, 2006; 12:47 P.M.
Sublime. You are one of the finest of artists.
Pavel Potocek , February 16, 2006; 04:19 P.M.
The shadows and lights play neverending game in your images in the same way as joy and sorrow in real life. By all this I want to say: Thank you.
Nirmal Shrestha , February 28, 2006; 07:26 A.M.
Greetings from the Himalayas !!
It is great to view all the great photos !!
Beautiful than our high mountains, got lost watching it ?
Antonella Arismendi , February 28, 2006; 01:03 P.M.
Stunning vision.
Your work remembers me the art of the master Jan Saudek.
Congrats!
Biplab Sikdar , March 11, 2006; 04:11 P.M.
Hi Emil
I am a novice in this art ... know a little about lighting and a big ZERO about nude art ... browsed ur port today ... superb to me ... excellent works ... very artistic ... excellent lighting situations ... saw some of them in detail for today ... nice meeting u ... will be back regularly ...
Gelu Vasile , March 16, 2006; 12:44 A.M.
great work! very good portofolio! bravo!
Elisabetta Moschetto , March 21, 2006; 08:07 A.M.
Emil, may be you can go and work in a bank, but PLEASE, don't stop creating such images!
Your portfolio is so incredible...that's ART.
Eli
Marketa Hoskova , March 24, 2006; 05:15 A.M.
Most artistic and creative portfolio.
tim ross , July 04, 2006; 02:38 P.M.
woov
philip gleeson , July 17, 2006; 05:42 P.M.
Music's loss is photographys gain, superb photos by a superb artist - truly stunning!! :-)
Norbert Felzl , September 08, 2006; 01:00 P.M.
for me
you`r the best, regards,norbert
Sabine L* , September 10, 2006; 04:52 P.M.
I love your work. Very intense and sensitive.
Marina Pastore , September 20, 2006; 06:11 A.M.
Do not go to work for a bank or anything like that! Please! Keep trying making a job out of your art!! It's important for all of us, believing in beauty and the importance of Art! Your work is so good and inspiring... Thank you Emil!
Nathan Ross , September 27, 2006; 10:12 P.M.
This is easily the most impressive "nude" portfolios on P.net. Your concepts are interesting and your production is superb. Well done.
sahil banga , September 28, 2006; 08:40 A.M.
fantastic folio sir. damn gud work.
Dejan Rasic , September 28, 2006; 03:42 P.M.
otherworldly
So beauteous and imaginative, so of life.
Best regards
Carlos Carvalho , September 28, 2006; 06:14 P.M.
Emil, please, show to the world your beautifull work. Congratulations, Carlos C.
Cristian Maghiar , October 05, 2006; 05:11 A.M.
Forever Child , October 05, 2006; 06:25 A.M.
One of the best portfolios I've seen here.
Jim Shanesy , October 07, 2006; 11:17 P.M.
Emil Rules!
But you know what? Those photographs which you have redone here as bromoils don't work as well for me as their silver gelatin counterparts that I've seen on your website. Nevertheless, a beautiful body of work in every way.
Tarmo Virves , October 08, 2006; 07:12 A.M.
Mark this person as intresting.
Robert Semnic , October 12, 2006; 02:28 A.M.
Razvan Alexandru Cofaru , October 12, 2006; 01:07 P.M.
....
very fucking great!
excelent work
Kostas Angelopoulos 
, October 13, 2006; 01:15 A.M.
Thanks to all didn't pay for your photographs! You may didn't share them with us! They also gave you a purpose in life...to STILL wait. A man with this sense of humor sould work with the youngsters, not in a bank...sorry emil schildt. The best wishes for your sustentation!...
Vicki Kelch , October 13, 2006; 08:23 A.M.
One of the best portfolios I've seen...it is magic...such imagination and understanding of art.Beautiful work,Emil!.
Orlando Garcia , October 13, 2006; 09:43 A.M.
Dark & Sinful
Nice Technique...Very Authentic.
Regards
OG.
Carolyn D ( Santa Fe) , November 07, 2006; 09:25 A.M.
Speechless
Hi Emil,
You are pure inspiration..your works leave me speechless. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Jeff Collins , November 09, 2006; 01:12 P.M.
I love a photographer who can paint with a camera!
sujit kerala , November 09, 2006; 11:42 P.M.
Artography
emil schildt you made it, classic work a light artist ...love it.. regards
Serge Gagnon , November 10, 2006; 09:39 A.M.
Emil
You are a great source of inspiration.
Thank you very much. I love your work.
Regards
Kai Hamann , November 25, 2006; 05:20 A.M.
Hi, Emil
I was allways fascinated when looking at the photos on your site. But this is a really striking and phantastic portfolio!
All the best to Denmark,
Kai
Gustavo Orensztajn , November 25, 2006; 02:05 P.M.
Amazing!
I have to put my jaws together now.
Yours is one of the portfolios I've seen here in PN.
It reminds me of Joel-Peter Witkin in some way.
So nobody wants to pay for your images? Just talk to the people in Lusiana, you should have a permanet place there.
Amazing portfolio Emil.
Steve Jones , November 28, 2006; 11:49 A.M.
Tremendous
What more can one say. Fabulous work.
Dean Agar , December 02, 2006; 08:11 A.M.
Spectacularly good work! Completely your own style and where a style can get boring with multiple examples that doesn't happen here - every image is a joy.
Omkaar Kotedia , December 24, 2006; 02:43 P.M.
Outstanding work, very original
nicola verardo , December 31, 2006; 05:08 A.M.
immagini anche inquestanti ma speccaolari denota una sensibilitotevole. brava
Jeremy B. , January 01, 2007; 11:41 P.M.
My interests have changed a lot over the last 7 years when it comes to the type of photography I like or don't like. But even though my interests have change many times over the years my interest in your work has never changed. You are a true inspiration to me.
Anca C , February 18, 2007; 04:03 P.M.
wonderfull!
I love every work! u are a true model for me!
Chris Waller 
, March 11, 2007; 04:02 A.M.
Fantastic work - ganz ausgezeichnet!
George Koutsilieris 
, March 16, 2007; 02:25 A.M.
FANTASTIC PORTFOLIO.Best regards.
Pankaj Purohit 
, March 16, 2007; 03:35 A.M.
Emile, Nice painting quality photos. Realy fine art.
Gustavo Orensztajn , March 16, 2007; 08:31 A.M.
Det 䲠bara att gratulera!
Amazing work, all your images are excellent still one of the best portfolios arround.
Steve J Murray , March 23, 2007; 11:21 P.M.
The most original and inspiring nudes anywhere! Thanks for being here.
Wieslaw Zdaniewski , March 30, 2007; 02:37 A.M.
Wicked world!
NO! This is not my world and not my esthetics!
Good example of how NOT to photograph, though many love your work. Good for them and for you. I suggest that you use a PINK POODLE from time to time as a prop to boost the hoopla.
Having said that, I understand that there is a market for that kind of imagery.
I am afraid, however, that you will never come near the class to that of, for example, late Maplethorp.
Sorry.
waz
Emil Schildt , April 04, 2007; 05:20 A.M.
to Wieslaw Zdaniewski
Wieslaw: I have never claimed to be in any "class" of photography!
and while I respect ex Mapplethorpe, I certainly don't want to be like him...
about the market: if you please will tell me where this supposed marked is, then I'd be happy....
I just take pictures. make images. You don't like them - that's your privilegde!
will I change because of that? don't think so..
Ceylan Atuk , May 10, 2007; 04:24 P.M.
fantastic portfolio.......
Rossy Topalova , May 10, 2007; 07:42 P.M.
very, very impressive profile. I am so happy to find that. Thanks for share in
Josep M Llovera , May 21, 2007; 12:19 P.M.
I would say you never change... but you could do what you please!
Thanks for share your art and your character!
Great style!
Vladimir Funtak 
, May 27, 2007; 10:38 A.M.
David Hamilton is passe. Superb art.
Siamak Jafari , May 31, 2007; 12:54 P.M.
Rakesh Syal , May 31, 2007; 01:21 P.M.
Very artistic work!! Best regards!
Hasan Yildirim , June 02, 2007; 08:32 P.M.
Hello emil!
Incredibly unique portfolio.
Cheers
Hasan
Lance.D. Boyle , July 04, 2007; 12:48 A.M.
photos
Neven Spirkoski , July 11, 2007; 09:46 A.M.
aj aj jaj aj jaj.. what a work aj jaj aj jaj..
Karen Rexrode , July 12, 2007; 08:36 A.M.
What a talent you are, a true master. I am most inspired, have kept your images in my head for a few days and am humbled.
Florin Cojoc , July 13, 2007; 04:19 A.M.
very good portfolio, my congratulations
Harnois Yves , July 31, 2007; 07:03 P.M.
portfolio remarquable
They were pleasures of traversing your portfolio a splendid work in any point
Your work is very aesthetic and very original and is very enriching for the photographer that I am!
Continue your good work it will please to me to return to see you! sorry for my english writing...
encore une fois travail impecable!
Sasho Alushevski , August 07, 2007; 05:56 P.M.
your world is simply amazing!!!
Calee Allen , August 16, 2007; 07:36 P.M.
Your work is stunning; reminds me of Joyce Tenneson. I look at your work frequently for inspiration and always come away encouraged and envious. Never go work in a bank.
Chris Keeney , September 18, 2007; 12:21 A.M.
A Celebration of The Art of Photography
I've seen a lot of photos in my life, but very few photographers have blown me away with their art, like you just have. I like how you mix toy camera shots in with the rest of your images. It just goes to show, it's not about the camera... it's about the person who uses it.
Thanks for sharing -Chris
Agustin Herrera , November 10, 2007; 08:41 P.M.
Always extensive great and instructive your work,,,thanks for sharing
Laurent-Paul Robert , January 05, 2008; 05:54 A.M.
your Art is absolutlely fantastic !
Goran Anastasovski , February 16, 2008; 04:56 P.M.
Excellent
Meiko Janke , February 23, 2008; 05:25 P.M.
One of the best and most interesting portfolios I ever saw here!!!!!!!!!! Sure
Thomas Dodd , March 15, 2008; 09:18 P.M.
Masterful
Emil - your work is truly inspiring. I love the way you combine the vintage daguerreotype feel with more modern poses and themes. The earthy and sepia tones you use are exquisite and your models are all gorgeous. Fantastic work - some of the best photography I have ever seen...
Steven Taylorroth , April 25, 2008; 02:44 P.M.
From Steven
What a wonderful group of photos. Brings back the magic of black and white photography and reminds us of the art in photography.
Magdalena Campomenosi , April 28, 2008; 06:05 P.M.
You portfolio are wondrful, genial.
Hassan Diva , July 09, 2008; 12:57 P.M.
Photographer
Photographer means YOU! Regards.
John Hoobler , November 30, 2008; 01:50 A.M.
Emil,
I think I want to be you? Or just Me with all of your photo talent? I know you hear this way too much but your work is......is...... WOW!
Pierre Dumas , February 05, 2009; 02:39 P.M.
My sincere admiration of the one of the few best photographers and artists on the world!
I have noticed your artistry Emil from my very beginning on this site and I now found appropriate to express my greatest admiration! All the best!
PDE
