I adopt a philosophical approach to any matter, and portrait photography is no exception. While the technical side is not difficult to master, the contextual aspect always requires life experience and a respectful attitude toward people.
There is a brilliant phrase (though not mine): the photograph is like a sheet of paper covered with emotions.
Indeed, photographs carry emotions, moods, and circumstances—things we don’t always need to say out loud but that come to mind when we look at an image. It is an eternalized now.
As a photographer, I feel responsibility and even power over the process (and ultimately, the result) that, after time, will cause a certain reaction and be even a reason for some conclusions and decisions. I would like my photographs to have only a therapeutic effect, and you to feel only enjoyment of your existence. And emotions you get become a part of and make a new inspiring experience.
I know on my own: preparation for the photo session is a special enjoyment and process. We don’t want to look tired, worn out, or unwell; we choose the outfit, style our hair, and, like going to travel, easily wake up this morning. To some extent, it means that we lessen our everyday life. A photo session makes us, in a good way, change our attitude toward our lifestyle and ourselves. Who we are and what impression we want to make. I believe that we should aspire to these two parallels crossing at last and becoming a harmonious stream of love and self-acceptance.
