Everyone can take a picture but maybe it’s ‘joe blog’ who is going to have THE picture that makes a real difference, in whatever field. So maybe the difference between paid professionals or hobbyists is a very thin line! I am not a paid photographer, but who knows maybe one day fate will offer an incredible picture! A bit like the late Samuel Huntington and his essay on ‘The Clash of Civilisations’ in 1993. One essay propelled the author to international stardom in his field, against others who had written many books taking dust in university shelves! One picture can do the same against thousands not making any difference whatsoever! So in conclusion, I hope to continue my passion and always keep on learning and progressing. Helmut Newton and a number of his ‘descendants’ like Szymon Brodziak and the late Marc Lagrange are extremely inspirational. For war photography, Robert Capa of course, the late Rémi Ochlik who died in Syria. Women have also been inspirational, from Martha Gellhorn who opened the ‘road’ to the late Marie Colvin who also lost her life in Syria (with Rémi Ochlik). As for your question for advice to a new photographer, I think I shall pass! I am not convinced I have any recommendations to offer, apart maybe…..keep learning and enjoy it! Allow me to thank you for this interview and most importantly for your magazine. It’s a must in the fashion industry and having it on line allows me to consult it from anywhere; even in the jungle of equatorial Africa where I am at the moment! https://www.facebook.com/alexandre.devenderets
Julia Michel
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