17 Jul Interview with Photographer JAKUB POLOMSKI
How did you become a photographer? – I am 29 years old and 9 years ago I saw some pictures in an issue of National Geographic Magazine. They inspired me and I borrowed a camera from my friend and I then started my own adventure in this field of art. I had never had my own camera before because I hadn’t been interested in photography and I have never had any ‘formal’ training. I also didn’t learn photography in any school. I was uploading my photos onto many photo portals and I was reading feedback from them and these constructive critiques helped me to improve my skills.
What inspires your work in the creative field? – I’d say the nature and the journeys that I go on.
How would you best describe your style of photography? – I’d say a ‘contrastful’ style.
Is Instagram important for the modern day photographer? – Well, I always forget about posting to Instagram. It’s not my main social feed.
Where do you feel most in your creative element? – I think South America is perfect for me. I like everything about the location; the people, the climate and the landscapes.
Is there a person you look up to? –
Leonardo DiCaprio, he finally must get his Oscar.
If you are not taking photos what are you doing? – Post-producing, publishing, writing, planning journeys and reading.
What is the picture or thing you are most proud of ? – I think my photo taken on Aiguille du Midi, ‘The Scale of Nature’, is the one I am most proud of. It was taken in a place where thousands of people take pictures daily, and this one got big exposure.
Is there anything different that you want to do in the future?– I have already created a time-lapse video of my town. I want to make another time-lapse in the future, but it wont be any time soon. Another thing I am interested in are cinemagraphs. I am trying this technique out at the moment.
If you could go back and tell your 18-year-old self one thing what would it be and why? – Just listen to yourself and watch the experiences of others.
What is your current favourite TV show or film? – Twin Peaks.
Who is your current favourite musician? – I’d have to say Muse.
What is your favourite book? – The Millennium Trilogy.
Interview By Conor Rees.
All images used in this article are with permission from Jakub Polomski.
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