Tomasz is a photographer based in Polen with a passion for landscape photography. His most recent project In Search of Lost Light gathers the stories of light and shadows playing over world's most intimidating rock cathedrals. Tomasz teaches the philosophy of landscape photography and how to find one’s own photographic path among in workshops. He has received several prestigious awards and recognitions including Monochrome Photography Award 2019, National Geographic Grand Photo Competition and Hamdan International Photography Award.
Q&A
- How did you start with photo/video?
I pressed the shutter button. - How would you describe your style?
Raw, colourless, sharp, contrasty, dark, unpopular, black, direct, shadowy, etheral, mindful, satisfying. It is my own style. - What inspires you?
Shooting landscapes and experiencing nature with all it can offer is more then enough inspiration. I don't have much interest in other photographers and their work, although there are people who vastly supported the development of my own photographic style. Stories of world best climbers like Wojtek Kurtyka gave me a lot of thoughts on how to get the most out of my mountain pilgrimage and helped me understand what the mountains are to me. - What is your dream shoot or project?
The current one. - What is your best advice to others that want to develop as photographers?
As Jerzy Piątek once said "If you want to see beautiful photographs, go f… shoot them yourself". Sitting home won't make you a better photographer, you will never improve much by watching tutorials on YouTube. The key to success is understanding what photography is to you. Then, you either quit or...
What is in your bag?
- What is the most important in your bag?
Comfortable straps and velcro dividers.
- What bag do you use?
Custom made designed by myself.
Discover more about Tomasz Przychodzień
Instagram: @lightguide_
Facebook: tomasz.przychodzien
Website: przychodzien.com
Vero: @lightguide