Artem Shestakov is a Ukrainian fine art photographer and artist, best known worldwide for his nature and landscape photography. In addition to the mastery of composition, one of the key features of Artem's work that sets him apart from other photographers is the ability to capture the delicate colors of landscapes without overusing post-processing on his photos.
We were
fortunate enough to talk to Artem personally and ask him a few questions.
1.
What inspired you to take up landscape photography?
“I was
inspired by the realization that photography is a subject of artistic creation.
When I started photographing, I decided to approach this process as an art and
present photography as a work of art. "
2. Which photo or project of yours do you feel the most satisfaction
from?
“For me photography
is art. My goal is to create artistic photographs. Consequently, the greatest
satisfaction I get from works that express my vision of the scene not from
works that only convey the actual subject of photography. I want my photos to
convey my feelings, emotions, and not just what my camera can capture. ”
3. What is the most important advice for
our readers to improve their landscape work?
“Focus
on improving your artistic technical skills, rather than relying on purchasing
new photographic equipment. Collect art, not cameras. The main limiting factor
is you, not your camera, computer, or software used. Most beginner
photographers have photographic equipment that far exceed their artistic and
technical knowledge and skills. They do not need to buy better equipment, but
to develop their own artistic taste, improve technical skills, as well as
increase the level of personal interest and involvement in the photography
process. "
4. Are there photographers who inspire you with their work?
“It
may be a pretty long list, but the first lines are occupied by Peter Lik, David
Yarrow, Charlie Waite, Joe Cornish, Carr Clifton, Sebastião Salgado, Chris
Burkard, Michael Kenna, David Noton.”
5. What kind of camera are you using?
“I want to start by
saying that the most important thing to me is the personality of the
photographer, his vision, inspiration and creativity in photography, rather
than the camera he uses. Asking “which camera are you using?” Is the same as
asking Leonardo da Vinci which brushes he uses or on which canvas he paints his
paintings. Obviously, it is impossible to take a photograph without a camera.
Of course, the means are important, but what has the greatest value is the
artist's personality and his perception of the world around him. Nevertheless,
I will still answer your question. I use several Canon and Fuji cameras. I
don't think these accessories are much different from what most photographers
use. What really matters is how you use them. ”
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