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“In a world that spins faster and faster, where everything has to be more efficient, louder, and more perfect, art offers a moment of stillness.”
Standing in front of the camera forces me to confront myself. Although the camera captures me as I appear on the surface, it also gives me the chance to reinvent myself. It’s another balancing act—this time between self-acceptance and self-reinvention. Sometimes, the results surprise me. There are photos where I see myself as strong and confident, even though I didn’t feel that way in the moment. Other images reveal sides of me that I only discovered through photography. Self-portraits are not about vanity. They are a tool to reflect and understand myself. Through the camera, I find the courage to show myself. Over time, my approach to photography has changed. Each photo is more than just an image—it’s an experiment, a game with light, perspectives, and emotions. Expressive colors and a certain vulnerability flow naturally into my work, reinforcing the moods of the stories I want to tell. It’s not about achieving perfection, but about daring to try something new. Each image I create not only reflects my perspective but also invites others to find their own. In a world that spins faster and faster, where everything has to be more efficient, louder, and more perfect, art offers a moment of stillness. Here, we can pause, slow down, and connect with the present. We all carry emotional burdens, often without realizing how much weight we hold. The speed of everyday life leaves little space to process these emotions. Art gives us the chance to make them visible, to give them shape. Photography helps me find ways to cope, to reflect, and to turn inner chaos into something beautiful. But it’s not just about me. Art connects us, shows us that we are not alone. It reveals that emotions are universal, even if each of us experiences them differently. The camera has not only helped me tell my own story, but also made the stories of others visible. With each photograph, a dialogue is created—between what I see and what the viewer discovers. Images can often say more than words. I now have a new camera—the same model as before. I look forward to continuing my journey, to being inspired, and to inspiring others. Maybe the real magic of photography is discovering what we feel. In the end, it’s not just about what we see, but about what we could see—if only we were willing to change our perspective.
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