{"id":18880,"date":"2023-05-30T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=18880"},"modified":"2023-05-29T14:29:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T14:29:20","slug":"interview-with-natalia-ciobanu-from-moldova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-natalia-ciobanu-from-moldova\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Natalia Ciobanu from Moldova"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Natalia Ciobanu is a self-taught photographer who first sank into a lifelong pursuit and passion photography in 2008 and has since then continuously learn as she believes there are no limits in arts and personal development.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was born in 1989 in Moldova, Chisinau. In 2008 I discovered photography and realised that it will become my lifelong pursuit and passion. I prefer shooting portraits. Also I take great interest in travel photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I got into photography very slowly, from passion it became my lifetime aim. I was taking photos for my friends with a very simple, common camera. After, I won some contests so I could by a good camera for shooting and so my path starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. Where did you study photography?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I study photography by myself. Practice, analysis and passion helps me much to become better and better every time. I continue to learn, because I think there is no limits in arts and personal development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Do you remember your first shot? What was it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My first shot was made home and it was a self-portrait. People also inspire me so I start from myself first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What equipment do you use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am using Fujifilm Xt2 camera and these lenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XF23mmF2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XF35mmF2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XF90mmF2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XF18-55mmF2.8-4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. What do you hope to achieve?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope to achieve popularity and the name of one of the best portrait photographers on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6. What compliment inspired\/touched you the most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like to hear that my photos looks like a moment from movies but also that I captured not just the body’s body, but also the soul of my model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q7. What inspires your unique storytelling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am always inspired by people who I shoot. I like our deep connection, atmosphere belong the shooting and the result that will have a value for my models over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q8. What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 words that describes my photography style are Unique, Soul, Personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q9. Congratulations! As the winner of the London Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is absolutely fabulous news for me! It means for me that I am at the right way and I want to continue, for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q10. Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2023 London Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of my newest images, from 2023. “The Creation” make part from big series of images made for artists, one very important for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think it’s one of the best images I have made past months, but also, it represents me as an artist so much… the creation is also about. anew beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q11. How has winning an award developed your career?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gold Award is a great start for a photographer in 2023!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q12. Name 1-3 photographers who have inspired you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favourite photographers are Peter Lindbergh and Sebastiao Salgado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q13. What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe in yourself and trust your feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q14. What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My advice is to learn hard, to listen to others, but make your own decisions and don’t betray yourself so you’ll create your unique style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q15. What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow your heart and it will guide you to happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q16. How do you stay in that space of being receptive to new information and knowledge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s very important to remain receptive to new information, because it mean I will also develop as a photographer and personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q17. Anything else you would like to add to the interview?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold Winner 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalia Ciobanu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People Photography – Portrait<\/p>\n\n\n\n

London Photography Awards 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.nataliaciobanu.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This image make a part from “Artists” series photography. The aim is to show the person behind the art \u2026 (Read more at London Photography Awards<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Kazutoshi Kawakami from Japan, the Platinum Winner of the 2022 London Photography Awards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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