{"id":41270,"date":"2025-07-24T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=41270"},"modified":"2025-07-21T08:24:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:24:31","slug":"behind-the-lens-with-lucie-nermutova-capturing-the-soul-of-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/behind-the-lens-with-lucie-nermutova-capturing-the-soul-of-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Lens with Lucie Nermutova: Capturing the Soul of Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucie Nermutov\u00e1 is a fine art photographer based in Pod?brady, Czech Republic, specializing in capturing the soul and emotion of animals through her lens. With over five years of experience, she offers personalized, stress-free photo sessions for dogs and families, emphasizing calm, natural moments that resonate emotionally .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Congratulations on winning in the MUSE Photography Awards! Can you share a little about yourself, what inspired you to pursue photography, and how has your journey evolved since your first shot?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you! I\u2019m a fine art dog photographer with a deep passion for capturing the soul and emotion of animals. I began photographing my own dog years ago, and quickly fell in love with the artistic potential of animal portraiture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, I\u2019ve developed a signature style that combines elegance, emotion, and storytelling. Winning platinum at MUSE is a dream come true and a huge milestone in my creative journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Can you share the story or inspiration behind your award-winning piece? How does winning this award make you feel about your journey in photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo, titled Sandstorm Spirit, captures a dog standing against a dramatic sandstorm, symbolizing resilience, freedom, and grace. It was inspired by the idea of inner strength in the face of chaos. Winning this award feels incredibly validating\u2014it reminds me that emotion and storytelling still hold power in photography. It motivates me to keep creating from the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. How do you decide which photo to submit for a competition?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I choose images that evoke strong emotions and have a clear artistic vision. For competitions, I look for photos that tell a story, have technical excellence, and reflect my unique style. It\u2019s important that the image speaks for itself and leaves a lasting impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. What first made you pick up a camera?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was my dog. I wanted to capture our moments together, but soon I realized I was drawn to the artistic side of photography. It became a way to express emotions and stories that words couldn\u2019t capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. What\u2019s your favorite type of photography, and why do you love it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine art dog photography is my favorite. I love it because it combines emotion, beauty, and storytelling. Dogs have such expressive souls, and capturing that in an artistic way feels incredibly fulfilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musephotographyawards.com\/winner-info.php?id=9185\" class=\"external\">Sandstorm Spirit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musephotographyawards.com\/winner-info.php?id=7330\" class=\"external\">Force of Nature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musephotographyawards.com\/winner-info.php?id=7333\" class=\"external\">Freedom in Motion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Explore the journey of <a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=41258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anton\u00edn Dudek<\/a>, the Gold Winner of the 2025 MUSE Photography Awards. <\/em>He has always been passionate about photography, started practicing seriously about ten years ago, evolved through many stages to refine his style, and now finds joy in capturing authentic stories with every moment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lucie Nermutov\u00e1 is a fine art photographer based in Pod?brady, Czech Republic, specializing in capturing the soul and emotion of animals through her lens. 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