by Editor Michel Romaggi in collaboration with the author Lus Joosten 
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 26th of June 2024

'New Focus on Art'

Some of your pictures were taken in museums. You seem to be looking for the visitor's reactions / response to the paintings?

That is correct. Any emotion can be interesting.
I make most of my pictures in streets and public places, such as stations, museums. Everywhere people come. I love animals but I better understand humans.
I like all kinds of art ,  creativity. That's why I like galleries and museums, but when I make pictures I never wait for something to happen; I try to anticipate…… and walk quite fast from hall to hall. I do exactly the same in streets and other public places.

'Two women'

How do you capture these scenes?

I always photograph people without talking to them beforehand, because I want to capture real and spontaneous emotions and interactions. I don’t use long telephoto lenses because I never intend to work secretly. People almost always notice that they are photographed and there is a conversation or mutual understanding afterwards. Sometimes, a thumbs up is enough to detect a smile.
I will never photograph people in compromising situations or attitudes, but I simply seek authenticity. Sometimes the result shows absolute sadness, but fortunately often also happiness or intense pleasure.

'No Focus'

Background and environment are almost always as important as the main topic. When shooting with an 18-55 lens, this environment is clearly visible and at the time of recording, I have to focus not only on the right moment, but also on the composition of the overall image. I never delete or replace a background; this background is necessary to give more dimensions to the photo.
I only edit my photos minimally and I will certainly never change the content.

'The Red One Please'

Please tell us shortly about yourself and photography?

Since switching from analogue to digital thirteen years ago, I have had the most fun by walking the streets of our neighbouring cities with my camera at hand. I try to see beauty in simple things. I mainly photograph people and buildings.

'Fascinated by Karlo Kacharava'

'Touch of yellow'