Interview: Photographer Marcin Danielewicz (Poland)
Can you tell us a little about you?
I live in Poland, on the outskirts of Warsaw and I have my own, little studio. I create visual content such as photography, film, graphics. In photography, the most essential factor for me is the light. I often use artificial light, both in studio and on location, also the reflected one. I work on Nikon system, but I also like Tamron lenses, they give the feeling of „bokeh” effect which I particulary like.
It also happens that I use my smartphone to take a photo.
How and when did you get into photography?
My adventure with photography started with the Zenit analog camera and black and white film, which I manager to develop myself. It was a priceless experience. My dad showed me the way.
What does photography mean to you?
Photography is for me a reflection of reality, you can show both – the beauty and the ugliness, black and white, you can present the contrasts that are usually invisible.
Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.
I create art using multiplicity of styles, and it’s very difficult to decide which one is mine. However, I guess it’s a mixture of pop art and realism in painting.
Where do you get inspiration from?
I get a little bit from painting, a little bit from life and also something from other photographers.
Do you think in advance what you want in the picture?
Sometimes yes, but most often I look for that special, most prescious moment, especially while working with people.
Studio, on location or both?
Both.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
Both.
What has been your most memorable session and why?
I have a few, which became memorable to me, especially those which were styled, however it’s extremely difficult to only chose one.
Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
Nikon and Tamron.
What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?
Never discourage yourself from taking pics.
What do you think of our new magazine?
A very interesting initiative, I will follow it
