Virgo Haan | Sony Europe Imaging Ambassador

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Virgo Haan

Virgo Haan | Estonia

"I give my best to create works bigger than everyday life"

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Virgo Haan is photographer from Estonia specialising in Cinemagraphs – ‘living’ photographs which are a mix of static image and video, looped infinitely without any visible breaks or edits. What started as a side hobby alongside regular photography in 2011 has now become a full time job, attracting clients from the largest global brands. In his Cinemagraphs, Virgo looks for clear stories, visual appeal and a strong contrast between static and moving elements.

couple holding flag dancing across a snowy landscape

© Virgo Haan | Sony α7R II + FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | 1/800s @ f/1.4, ISO 160

feet stepping on a tree branch as smoke rises

© Virgo Haan | Sony α7R II + FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | 1/320s @ f/1.4, ISO 200

lady in pink playing a flute in front of a yellow background

© Virgo Haan | Sony α7R II + FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | 1/125s @ f/2.2, ISO 320

man leaps over a burning bonfire at dusk

© Virgo Haan | Sony α6300 + FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS | 1/40s @ f/5.6, ISO 400

portrait of a lady covered in gold paint

© Virgo Haan | Sony α7R II + FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | 1/100s @ f/1.4, ISO 100

man stepping across a stream in autumn

© Virgo Haan | Sony α7R II + FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | 1/8000s @ f/1.4, ISO 200

portrait of a lady holding a large cut out eye over her face

© Virgo Haan | Sony α7R II + FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS | 1/125s @ f/4.0, ISO 800

Virgo's kit

Sony Alpha 7R III

Sony Alpha 6300

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

Sony E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

Virgo's stories

How I Shoot | Creating Cinemagraphs

Photographer and filmmaker Virgo Haan reveals how the power of the Alpha 7S III enables him to create looping videos that grab peoples attention.

lady sitting on top of a car

The Power to Move

Merging the realms of photography and filmmaking, Virgo creates cinemagraphs with the power to grab your attention in an instant.

virgo haan sony alpha 7RII lady wearing a red dress seated at a red table with a matching table fan

Virgo Haan - Black is Back

Virgo Haan tells how he made one his most successful cinemagraphs

person sitting in a bath wearing a hat