Sunday Edition: Tomasz Susuł
Every Sunday, I reach out to photographers previously featured on PHOTOSNACK and ask them to send me their spontaneous thoughts, observations, reflections, or advice.
Today, I am sharing with you the message I got from Tomasz Susuł.
Tomasz Susuł
I started my photography journey over a decade ago.
I would describe the first few years as an intensive photography course, with the occasional intuitive slip-up when I was doing something at a solid level. I mainly took tight shots, searched for interesting details, and looked at the world through focal lengths greater than 50mm.
At some point, I realized that the world was just as fascinating from the 17mm perspective. The space I found allowed me to breathe deeper and gave me a sense of freedom. That happens every time we change the way we look at the world. Each focal length gives us a unique view of reality, and each successive subject teaches us something new.
A good photograph is a combination of knowledge, experience, and emotion. It allows us to use the camera creatively and consciously. Getting there is a slow process, like learning to walk or write. There are no shortcuts. A photograph is the photographer's monologue, sometimes a conversation or discussion, and sometimes poetry. We communicate who we are, our thoughts, and our feelings. The more we know and the more experience we gain, the more conscious our communication becomes for us and the viewers.
Learn as much as you can, and don’t get trapped by niches and presets!
Tomasz Susuł was featured in PHOTOSNACK #283.
Sunday Editions connect you with photographers whose work you previously explored through PHOTOSNACK.
I want to reveal some authentic parts of the people behind the cameras.
I don't ask them any specific questions. I ask them to share whatever comes to mind when they think about YOU, the readers of the newsletter.
It makes their responses genuine and personal.
I hope you enjoyed today's Sunday Edition.
Until next time,
Tomasz
A photograph captures a moment in time, without that photograph, that moment would be but a tear in the rain.
Well said.