{"id":28758,"date":"2024-07-18T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=28758"},"modified":"2024-07-18T02:28:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T02:28:27","slug":"interview-with-kazutoshi-kawakami-for-marionette-ballerinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-kazutoshi-kawakami-for-marionette-ballerinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Kazutoshi Kawakami for Marionette ballerinas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kazutoshi Kawakami began his journey into photography influenced by a friend who is an accomplished photographer. He pursued the art of photography entirely through self-study, immersing himself in extensive research to his heart’s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I started photography under the influence of a friend of mine who is a great photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I studied photography entirely on my own, diving deep into research to my heart’s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I remember my first snapshot vividly; it was of a bustling cityscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I’m currently using a CANON EOS to which I then use Photoshop to enhance my images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. What compliment inspired\/touched you the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t sow the seeds, the flowers won’t bloom. These are the words that inspired me to always keep challenging myself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6. What inspires your unique storytelling? <\/strong>
Everything in our daily life is a material and we are always thinking of ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q7. What (THREE) words describes your storytelling? <\/strong>
It is an incredibly prestigious honor that fills me with a profound sense of confidence and achievement. This recognition not only validates the hard work and dedication I’ve put into my endeavors but also motivates me to continue striving for excellence. Thank you very much for this esteemed acknowledgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winning Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marionette ballerinas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about Kazutoshi Kawakami interview<\/a> as the Category Winner of the 2023 European Photography Awards!<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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