What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
Analog photography teaches me to be present. There’s something magical about doing a session where the outcome doesn’t interfere with the process. It allows both me and the person in front of me to forget about what the result will be and focus on the now.

I’ve learned to trust my intuition during sessions. I like to improvise and for photography to feel like a game.

What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
Presence, intimacy, and connection as the foundation of all my photoshoots.

Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
There are always things that inspire me, and I’m not always fully aware of where that inspiration comes from. Poor Things is a film that deeply marked me and has inspired some of my sessions, as well as the universe of Sofia Coppola.

What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
Finding my own visual language and style is a constant challenge, and I’m still working on it. It’s a process that requires self-criticism, continuous analysis, and close attention to every detail.

What is your favorite restaurant and what do you recommend we order?
I’d choose Corchito, a wine bar with a lot of charm in Lavapiés. I recommend letting them guide you on the wines and ordering a cheese board to go with it. Its intimate atmosphere is beautiful; I love cozy places. And it’s also pet friendly.

If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
“I Come With Mud” by Men I Trust. It’s a song I always play during my sessions; it takes me into introspection and helps me escape a bit (although that last part doesn’t take much effort for me either).

Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
Lina Schenyus inspired me to start my personal photographic diary. Her way of documenting everyday life is very honest while still maintaining a delicate style. She has the ability to turn what is not beautiful at first glance into something beautiful, and that’s something I truly admire.

Svet

I take photos because it makes me very happy, keeps me present, and I love every moment of the process with all my soul.

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