Interview: Photographer Daniel Golebiowski (Poland)

Can you tell us a little about you? My name is Daniel, I'm 42 years old, I was born and raised in Poland. I also run my own business here. My biggest passion in life is photography and travelling.

Happily married with a child,.

How and when did you get into photography?

My journey with photography started back in 1997. Like every beginner, I've started to take photos of everything. But I've realized I do enjoy taking photos of people the most. Since 2019 I I’ve had my own photo and make up studio. My wife is qualified makeup artist, she helps me a lot. She was my first model too. I make portraits and sensual workshops because it is my favorite type of photos. But I also work with women’s and men's clothing, product and bussines photo sessions..

What does photography mean to you?

Most of all – beauty, emotions, and story of life. Freezing time in a shot people's beauty and emotion, capturing the moment.

Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.

I love people and interacting with them, so I concentrate on this kind of photography, in particular portrets and sensual photography.

Where do you get inspiration from?

Pretty much anywhere, but movies, comics, Pinterest and Instagram that I grab and develop to something new In our times, the Internet is the greatest treasury of knowledge and inspiration.

Do you think in advance what you want in the picture?

Spontaneous shots, which often result from the earlier planned effort, are my favorite kind. It's enjoyable to change the plan, to get carried away by your imagination and surprise yourself.

Studio, on location or both? Definatly both, but I feel I have more controll in my studio. In the other hand working outdoors. it gives me a greater opportunity to express my creativity.

Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?

I have it as a hobby that is way I do what I want not whatever gets the likes up,. I truly love doing it.

What has been your most memorable session and why?

The last session that I remember the most was taking photos for the writer of criminal. Who have a bad experience of photo session. But after our session he phoned to me and said that I erased his bad experience and he thanked for that.

Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?

My first photo camera was Zenit made in ZSRR after that Minolta and now I I’ve used Sony a99 markII and a7 mark III. My favorite lens is Minolta 80 mm 1.4, and manual Helios 85 mm f 1.5 both of them are old and slow but I love it.

What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?

Dont be afraid of experimenting, learn your tools and gear, have it as a passion and keep the creativity going.

What do you think of our new magazine?

I love it. Beautiful and creative photography ideas, this is good inspiration material.

Facebook: Daniel Gołębiowski | Facebook

Website: Strona Główna - Fotograf Kielce

instagram: Daniel Gołębiowski (@foto_dan_gol) • Zdjęcia i filmy na Instagramie