“What I like about photographs is that they capture
a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce” ~Karl Lagerfeld
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| Image Credit: Ian Komac |
To achieve big things in life we need to keep our
eyes on the big picture. I admire photographers a lot because they are experts
in the art of making these big pictures. With a trained eye and simple click
they reveal the beauty that lies in and around us.
Ian, my guest on the stroll today is a unique
photographer with a unique photography technique. He makes pictures that mimic
dreams; capturing moments from the subconscious and making them real and alive.
We talked about Belgium, his photography technique,
his dream tourism destinations and much more. Here is my stroll with Ian,
lights, camera, action:
Ebenezar: Thank you so much for having this stroll
with me bro, it’s great having you on the show.
Ian: Hi, it's my pleasure to join.
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| Image Credit: Ian Komac |
Ebenezar: Just like we know, today is World Photography day and different photographers
have different definitions for the word 'photography'. What is your own
definition?
Ian: For me, photography is a way to capture scenes
with a camera. As simple as that. Even if it's highly edited work,
manipulations, etc. You're still capturing the different elements with your
camera. People should be more liberal with photography in general; freedom is a
key element in creating innovative art.
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| Image Credit: Ian Komac |
Ebenezar: Okay, i'd like to know how your 'romance' with photography started (haha)
what made you pick up a camera? And why have you chosen to be a photographer?
Ian: in the summer of 2009 I bought a small compact
camera and from that time on, I’ve been interested in making photographs. First
I shot stupid things like tomatoes in the garden, but obviously I've evolved
into a different style now.
Ebenezar: I've seen a couple of your snapshots online and I noticed there's something
special about your style of photography... It's somehow dreamy. It's almost
like you snap dreams and bring them to life. How did you develop this style?
Ian: Photoshop was one of my main tools from the
start. Even with my compact camera I tried doing small manipulations and most
of the time it looked bad. During that time of trial and error I learned a lot
of techniques. Now I'm a little more experienced and I try to tell some kind of
story in every photo. Inspired by the little things in life, stories and
photographs just come up to me. Once I get an idea in my mind I can't let it
go.
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| Image Credit: Luke Mcgregor |
Ebenezar: One of my favourite photographs of all time is a picture taken by Luke
Mcgregor during last year's Olympics It had the moon perfectly intersecting
the Olympic rings, i mean--I just can't explain it--it's just Genius! Do you
have favourite snapshots as well?
Ian: I don't really have one photograph I love most.
There are so many styles and I really don't want to put myself through the
process of picking one. But I do have certain photographers I look up to so
much like Brooke Shaden, Samuel Bradley, Annie Leibovitz, Laurent Chehere and
many others.
Ebenezar: Let's talk a bit about
Belgium. Unlike a couple of other European countries that have been in the news
lately because of the Eurozone crisis and the likes, Belgium is more like a
reserved and quiet country. For people that don't know much, can you tell us a
bit about Belgium?
Ian: Belgium is a small country in the heart of
Europe with Brussels being the capital city of Europe. It might not sound like
the best traveling country but it's really worth visiting. Cities like Bruges,
Ghent are beautiful and dreamlike. It won't take you a long time to see a huge
part of Belgium since a three hour car drive will take you from the lost
Southern spot to the coast on in the North. Of course I can't forget to mention
our chocolate, beer and French fries—which aren't really french actually—hehehe
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| Image Credit: maps.com |
Ebenezar: What is the 'big picture' for you? (haha) What are those things you'd
love to achieve before your old age?
Ian: the first things I want to achieve is getting a
masters degree in some kind of economic studies, I'm still unsure about what
exactly. In between my bachelor and my masters studies I want to go
to London for a few years and get more experienced in photography. The big
picture, I haven't figured that out yet. I'm just going to have it come to me
and live the life that I get.
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| Image Credit: Ian Komac |
Ebenezar:
Personally I don't like taking pictures of myself because I feel I'm not really photogenic, but I know a couple of people that never look bad in
pictures; every smile and every gesture they do it's perfect... I can’t seem to
understand, is it that some people are born to be photogenic? Or anybody can
make a great picture...
Ian:
There is
definitely a difference between people who are photogenic and people who are
not. Personally I don't think I'm a photogenic person, but self portraits are
the only option when you want to take portraits but have nobody to model for
you. In my personal taste, the people that look good on camera have well
defined features. They catch the light in a way that not many people do. With
the right photographer everyone can look his best in a photograph, but not
everyone is naturally photogenic.
Ebenezar:
Okay, finally... I know apart from photography you also love travelling. Do you
have any dream tourist destination? If you come to Nigeria, I could show you
around you know? (haha)
Ian: I've always wanted to visit Peru. A road trip
there seems like the most amazing experience you can get. Visiting Machu Picchu
is one of my dreams. The city I lost my heart in is London. I don't know why
but there is something about the atmosphere.
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| Image Credit: Ian Komac |
Ebenezar: yeah, London is really beautiful... and Nigeria is too. I hope you
change your mind and decide to visit us soon. (Haha) Thank you so much for your
time Ian, it has been a great experience strolling with you.
Ian: The pleasure was mine!
Ebenezar:
I hope we get to meet again sometime to take a photograph together :)
Ian:
hehe... sure!
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For more about Ian (@IanKomac) and to view his photo gallery, click here or like Ian Komac Photography on facebook
Despite
global warming and the nasty effect it has had on our planet, you’d agree with
me that the earth—our home—is a really beautiful place, and photographers help
us see this beauty a great deal with the amazing pictures of the earth they
take. I just watch in awe as the stars beautify the sky at night; as the waves
crash the shore; as water gushes out of the Niagra; and as the sun sets every
evening—pure beauty I must say. It just tells you how beautiful God is, and the
We
need to learn how to make out time from our everyday hustle and bustle to
admire the world, and even more importantly, admire the maker of the universe. Everything
he made is good, and so are you! When you understand this fact, no one will
ever make you feel ugly without your consent.
Don’t
forget to keep your eyes on the big picture. Till my next stroll; Jesus Loves You
Ebenezar
Wikina (@poeticjazz)
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