Hi there!
I'm Sascha Maslowski, a digital artist turned hobby photographer based in Dortmund, Germany.
I'm Sascha Maslowski, a digital artist turned hobby photographer based in Dortmund, Germany.
My creative journey began over 20 years ago in the early 2000s digital art communities – those legendary Photoshop forums where artists battled with signature banners, shared manipulation secrets, and pushed creative boundaries. In that underground GFX scene, I spent years crafting forum signatures, transforming stock images into surreal compositions, and competing in weekly design challenges. We learned to tell entire stories in a 500x150 pixel canvas, obsessing over every texture, blend mode, and lighting effect. Those formative years of mastering layers and pushing pixels laid the foundation for everything that came after.
Now, I channel that deep understanding of visual storytelling through my camera lens, capturing anime and manga characters with the same meticulous attention to detail I once applied to digital canvases. I've been photographing cosplay for over a decade and a half, and my passion has only intensified. My unique perspective blends two decades of digital artistry with contemporary photography skills and an unwavering enthusiasm for Japanese pop culture – creating an experience that bridges the gap between pixels and reality.
My portfolio showcases a diverse range of dynamic poses and immersive scenes that transport you straight into the worlds you adore. Each shot is a carefully crafted piece of art, combining the technical precision I honed creating those intricate digital compositions with both photographic skill and a deep appreciation for the source material. My background in digital art allows me to see beyond the viewfinder, envisioning the final image even before I press the shutter – the same way I once visualized complete scenes before touching a single layer in Photoshop.
My work goes beyond capturing pretty pictures; it invites you to step into fantastical realms where your favorite characters await, ready to share their stories through stunning visual detail – a vision shaped by years of creating worlds pixel by pixel, now brought to life through the lens.