Historic Charm & Greenhouse Love | Old Town, Aarhus, Denmark

Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
I woke up to the most beautiful Summer day and decided to go on an adventure. With the idea of being “tourist in own town” I packed my camera and jumped on my bike. 10 minutes later I parked in front of The Old Town – an open-air town museum located in the Aarhus Botanical Gardens, in central Aarhus, Denmark.

In my time as a photographer I’ve taken many, many pictures in this location. Most often I’ve taken photos after opening hours or out of the tourist season, but today I wanted to experience the town in its full blown summer mood and challenge myself to take photos in strong sunlight.

The old town was packed with happy kids and excited tourist. The atmosphere was enchanting and I found myself not minding waiting for the right time to snap a photo.

When you take pictures at a tourist attraction you need to either arrive before the tourist early morning hours or be very patient and wait for the perfect moment. But when you slow down and take your time the right moment will often appear and you get to snap that picture your heart desires.

For me shooting in strong sunlight is both a fight and a thrill. A fight because the light changes fast, the highlights are strong and the shadows dark. I need to work fast and change the camera settings many, many times. A thrill because I love the vidid colors and the warm sunlight that appears on the images.

What I love the most about visiting the old town are all the beautiful details. Everywhere you look there’s something unique for your eyes to enjoy; garden design, stacks of terra-cotta pots, secret courtyards, adorable animals, vintage shopping, an old-fashion bakery, delicious food, handmade things and breathtaking old townhouses.

My favorite subjects to photograph in the old town is the greenhouse and all the beautiful plants and flowers, as you will see in the photos below.

Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
The Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
Flowers in window
The Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
plants in pots
The Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
The Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
The Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
The Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
The Old Town Aarhus, Den gamle By, Aarhus Denmark
old terra-cotta pots

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About Christina Greve

Christina Greve is an experienced Photographer, Educator & Mindset Coach with a passion for flowers, decorating & country living. She's the founder of The Lifestyle Photography Academy + The Empowered Creative Show. She provides tools, education and inspiration designed to help multi-passionate women, artists and creative souls find direction, push through self-doubt + make a living doing what they LOVE.She is known for her elegant storytelling photography and draws much of her inspiration from the Nordic countryside, travels, food and still life.Her work has been featured in numerous magazines, blogs and books worldwide. After a decade of working with psychology, Christina's passion for photography evolved into a full-time photography and coaching business.Today she runs a thriving + fast-growing international empire specializing in professional online training, motivating and engaging female photographers, designers, bloggers, makers and creatives. She has coached thousands of fabulous women from more than 40+ countries.With her Podcast "The Empowered Creative," her popular Instagram posts, and quickly sold-out workshops, Christina has become the go-to person for many creatives seeking like-minded sisterhood, real support and heartfelt encouragement.