Interview: Photographer Jacek Korzeniewski (Poland)

Can you tell us a little about you?

My name is Jacek Korzeniewski. I am a photographer from Poland and I live in Poznań. Every day I photograph fashion, commerce and take pictures of the product under my own brand Liryka Studio. I also have a second photographic brand - typically wedding photography. If I'm not photographing, I walk with my beloved dog Milosz and spend my time with me fiancee.

How and when did you get into photography?

My adventure with photography began about 15 years ago. First we made strange films with friends, then we made strange pictures. I have always been fascinated by people, especially women, that's why I chose this direction of photography.

What does photography mean to you?

Photography has always been a departure from reality. We can create what we dream of in it. In photography you can fly - if you like, you can change people into animals, monsters or beautiful, fabulous creatures. In the pictures you can show what you can not say in words.

Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.

I really like minimalism. I try to make my photos simple. I do not hide the message in the pictures. The picture should be just nice and please the recipients.

Where do you get inspiration from?

I love the photos of Helmut Newton, Szymon Brodziak, Anna Leibovitz and Richard Avedon.

Studio, on location or both?

Definitely both.

Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?

I used to photograph typically in a hobby. For several years my hobby has become my job so I am a professional paid photographer.

What has been your most memorable session and why?

I have several favorite sessions. It's hard for me to choose one. I remember very well all my sessions with a professional team, well prepared, thought out. I always remember such sessions very well.

What has been the biggest source of inspiration in your work?

Exhibition at the Helmuta Newton Gallery in Berlin in 2007.

Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?

I am currently working on Canon. I really like the 55mm 1.4 Canon lens. Soon, I'm going to change the system on Fujifilm.

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

Respect your time and value it well.

What do you think of our new magazine?

I do not know, I have not seen :P Joke. I think the magazine is great.

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