Do you think in advance what you want in a picture? It depends. When I have a special order for a special brand – a lookbook or a campaign - and I have to cooperate with many people: stylists, makeup artists, hairdressers, models, assistants, then everything has to be perfectly planned and thought over. There is much less place for improvisation. When I make a reportage, I never know what's going to happen, so basically I just follow the action and emotions. When I create art, or I just take photos for pleasure to express myself, I have a wild spectrum for improvisation. On the other hand, it's often the case that a photo is already in your head and you just make it happen. What has been your most memorable session? Do I have to choose? So many memories… I guess I have to say I’ve had two most memorable ones. One of them preceded this interview. It was big, it was challenging, shooting took about eight hours, but I had the most amazing model, one of my personal favorites, whom I also count as one of my friends - Marta Majchrowska. She is such a terrific girl, has great vibes, and every time I work with her, it’s pleasure and fun, and the results are perfect. The other session was taken by accident. I visited my friends, also photographers, and they were in the middle of their session with models. It was a crucial day for me. I took only a couple of pictures of girls, but they came out so strong and meaningful. I hope they will soon be published. What has been the biggest source of inspiration in your work? Fashion magazines, trying to understand how great people like Steven Meisel, Richard Avedon, Peter Linberg, Terry Richardson, Annie Leibovitz work and cooperate with the crew, and watching Grace Coddington as a stylist - it's madness what she creates. Nikon or Canon? Canon 6D, Sigma 35 mm - the most loved one :) What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer? Be strong and determined. Listen to others, but always make your own decisions. What do you think about our new magazine? I love it. It's fresh, it's strong. I hope to watch its development. https://www.facebook.com/profil e.php?id=100009506255945
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