Interview: Photographer Matteo Csepeli (Italy)

Can you tell us a little about you?

My name's Matteo Csepeli, I'm an italian photographer mainly interested in the human and portraiture.

How and when did you get into photography?

With photography it was a sudden love years and years ago, when I discovered how it can be powerful connecting people in a matter of seconds. It's not just a matter of getting the final image, the best part is the time you spend, the places you to have to visit and the people you will meet.

What does photography mean to you?

Photography to me... means I still have to see and live something worthy.

Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.

For me it's a matter to truth to ourselves when shooting somebody, to our vision and feelings.

Where do you get inspiration from?

I get inspiration form everywhere: movies, photography, art and sometimes comics.

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

I just plan a brief idea, then I wanna see something happening. I do not strive for control.

Studio, on location or both?

Both!

Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?

I like to consider myself a lucky person paid for doing what I love the most, but I always love shooting, even outside paid jobs. And sometimes you have more freedom outside commercial gigs.

What has been your most memorable session and why?

Every session, when I come back home I feel it was the most memorable time.

Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?

I use Canon Digital and Pentax film cameras. It's not a matter of gear, every camera and lens is just fine. You simply have to know your tools.

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

Never give up and dive with your heart open to new opportunities.

What do you think of our new magazine?

It's a really cool magazine opening new opportunities to fresh people!

http://matteocsepeli.com / IG matteo_csepeli