In Conversation with Photo Journalist Adam Katz Sinding / Le 21ème

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS

N.01 - SEPTEMBER N.07 APRIL 2016 2015 ENGLISH EDITION

DIANE PERNET

CAPTURING THE ALLURE IN THE AIR

ADAM KATZ SINDING

A SHADED VIEW

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‘My favourite subject is Women.

They are endlessly elegant. ’

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IN CONVERSATION

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is a photo-journalistic view into the daily world of fashion from the cities and Fashion Weeks around the world, captured by the New York based photographer Adam Katz Sinding. It is a portal into the lives of others, making moments tangible. For Adam, the allure of Fashion Week is outside the shows, consisting in fleeting moments he tries to capsulate. His one of a kind style and talent to capture the moment have kept him one of the most internationally influential and known photo journalists.

This interview is devoted to all photography lovers and style visionaries.

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Courtesy of Adam Katz Sinding, Le 21ème.

You are a self-taught photographer. How did living in different locations How did you decide to follow the ca- impact your creativity? reer path of photography?

We are products of our environments. I am sure I would be a much different person if I was from New York or Paris, I never “knew.” I just continued to do it as it kept my atten- versus growing up in a smaller city. tion, and I will do my best to continue to do so until it’s no longer fun.

How would you describe your evolution through your career as a photogWhat is the source of your inspiration? rapher?

New people and new places. Women. They are endlessly elegant. Fashion is only a small aspect of that. It is a by- Infinite. product of the people wearing the clothes, and the places in which they are found.

Which of the cameras you work with is the one you are most fond of and why?

What constitutes in the perfect photograph for you?

The D4 and the M8 are both my favourites. The D4 is so amazing. It is basically flawless for what I do. As far as my knowledge? It is all trial and error for me. I have no There is no such thing as the perfect photo. If there was, I attention span for “learning.” I mostly just make massive would give up. It is all about the hunt and and trying to cap- mistakes and ask myself, “why the hell did that end up so poorly?” and I make sure never to repeat the same mistake. ture the “best” photo, not the perfect photo.

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“My goal is to see my images in print. What is your current state of mind?

The tangibility makes them real.”

Overwhelmed and excited.

You deal with “beauty” on a daily bases. What is your definition for it?

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Confidence. Physical beauty is great, but it’s worthless without confidence.

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Is fashion a core element in your work?

Not anymore. The fashion is complimentary, but not the basis. The people look “better” due to their outfits; however, their personalities are the focus.

How often do you step out of your comfort zone?

Never. I am shy.

You are featured in magazines from all over the world: VOGUE, W, ELLE, New York Magazine and many others.

Have magazines lost their integrity over online blogs?

For me, print is still king. My goal is always to see my images in print. The tangibility makes them real. An online presence is so important for photographers these days, but for me it is a bit boring. As I can look at my images on my own computer without getting them published online by a third party. I want to touch them.

What is your ultimate goal as a photographer. What are your future ambitions and upcoming projects?

To be exactly where I am, and to grow organically. I am very lucky already. I don’t want to be rich. I just want to do my job as well as I am able, and to make sure to never get lazy or lower my standards for my own work.

Who is the photographer you admire the most?

In the realm of “street style” without doubt, Tommy Ton. He is more passionate than I could ever be. In the realm of “other photography,” without doubt Diane Arbus.

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