Interview for Docu magazine Vol.10
Tell about yourself a little bit… How did you become a photographer?
As long as I remember I was fascinated by visual art and photography. As a child, my father’s darkroom was an unforgettable station in time. Among strange and unfamiliar chemical smells I learned from him the craft of film development. I was mesmerized by the process in which the image was revealed from the paper that just seconds ago was empty. A little miracle in the eyes of a child. The interest for this magical process never left me, and I continue to research learn and photograph untill this day.
What has been the biggest lesson you have learned as a photographer?
To enjoy the process of taking photos is the most important to me.
In additon I learned that there is more than one way to take a good photo,creativity is the key.
What advice would you give to a young amateur photographer, who wants to take their photography to the next level?
1.Don’t stop pursue the light, as a photographer the light is your canvas, on the streets it’s not always easy to get the right lighting over our objects, practice and master that skill.
2.practice on a daily basis and master your equipment.
3. Wait before publishing fresh photos.
4. Search and spot the unusual situations on the streets.
5. I invite you to contact me in any question, join a street photography workshop in berlin or just a Photowalk anywhere in Europe to learn from each other.
In your opinion… What is a good photograph?
If a photo activates an emotion in me it’s it’s good. Of course, technique, composition, editing and lighting are also important factors, but for me content leads to the first impression.
How do you feel about social media today? Is it good for photographers, bad for photographers…?
I would say both are not iccorect. On one hand, social media makes from the “craft” of taking photos a very casual thing and in someways disrespect it. Compare to print it’s usually a small display with relatively limited color scheme, it’s unframed and unsigned and it has very high probability of re-editing/ re-publishing and copying.
On the other hand, it enables artists to connect with each other easily. It allows and encourage an open and honest discussion regarding art and photography and if we like it or not – it’s our present and our future.
I believe that in the field of photography and visual arts social media, when used right is a powerful tool, in the bottom line I usually see it as a good thing.
Published in Docu magazine 1.2.23
