Book reception for new text book on portrait photography

The three DMJX teachers Mads Greve, Steffen Moestrup and Søren Pagter officially launched their interview book AT MÆRKE ET MENNESKE (To Sense a Person) at a reception at Politikens Forlag, Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Andreas Haubjerg (second from left) and Lærke Posselt, two of the photographers who have been interviewed for the book AT MÆRKE ET MENNESKE, in conversation over the book. Left it is videographer and teacher at DMJX, Heidi Skibsted. To the right it is Mads Greve, teacher at DMJX and one of the writers of the book. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
Professor in photography at Copenhagen University, Mette Sandbye held a speech at the reception based on her reading of the book. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX

Book presentation from the back cover of the book
How do you create a portrait that really captures a human being? 14 of Scandinavia’s most renowned photographers answer this question when they talk about their working methods, thoughts and technical approaches. They share their personal approach to everything from preparation and the meeting with the portrayed, to the choice of location, light and possible instruction – and how they work on the images in the editing phase. Each photographer brings his or her gaze, experience and working methods. It is precisely the differences that are the book’s strength, along with the visual inspirations from the book’s many photos that make you want to experiment yourself with the many possibilities of portraiture.

The 14 photographers who share their knowledge and experiences in the book are:
Anders Petersen, Andrea Gjestvang, Andreas Haubjerg, Anna Clarén, Joachim Ladefoged, Luca Berti, Lærke Posselt, Marie Hald, Meli Petersson Ellafi, Petra Kleis, Pieter ten Hoopen, Poul Amundsen, Sigrid Nygaard, Tobias Nicolai.

An English version of the book will be launched later this year.

AT MÆRKE ET MENNESKE written by Mads Greve, Steffen Moestrup and Søren Pagter on display at Poltikens Forlag. Photo: Dorte Broberg
Jens Haaning (DMJX), Charlotte Præstegaard Schwartz (Copenhagen Photo Festival) and Steffen Moestrup. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
The three writers Mads Greve, Steffen Moestrup and Søren Pagter signing books at the reception. Photos: Søren Pagter/DMJX and Dorte Broberg
Deputy headmaster at DMJX Jens Grund in conversation with photojournalist Mads Nissen from Politiken. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
Headmaster at DMJX Julie Sommerlund, professor Mette Sandbye together with photojournalist and teacher Anders Birger. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX