Every now and then, someone asks me what I think about the growing prevalence of AI-generated images and whether I fear that this will push photographers out of the market. For me, creating, translating my thoughts, inspirations and emotions into images – and, more
The portrait that opens this post is my self portrait taken in 2004. I was going through various turmoil at the time, but one thing remained unchanged. My passion for portraiture was above all else. I created a lot, boldly and in my own way. It’s good to remember that
We stood in the kitchen, a group of twenty, sharing a fresh pretzel—soft, fragrant, with large grains of salt clinging to its crust. The pretzel passed from hand to hand, with a smaller piece going to each successive person. When it was gone, another one followed. We laughed, saying
I wrote the following text for those considering a freelance life or for those simply curious about how I organize my time. My working days vary but generally consist of similar elements. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle that can be arranged in many different configurations. I do photo shoots in my studio at various
An integral part of my business is constant learning and broadening my horizons. Reality is changing and I am changing. It’s clear that I’m not only honing my craft in photography, but also expanding my skills in the area of running this type of business. But at this stage
When I started my business, there was no social media yet. There was Myspace, where a lot of artists had accounts, and it was mainly dedicated to musicians. So, I set up my account there. Anyone who remembers and has visited that space knows that Myspace was
This will be my personal analysis, based on 18 years of experience running my one-person business. While it may have some universal appeal, I assume that every entrepreneur, even in the same industry, has their own unique experience. I’d be lying if I said that all 18 years
It is difficult for me to imagine working with people and building good relationships without values in the background. I have been in business for 18 years and over this time I have developed certain standards not only for my own comfort at work, but above all for
If I met myself today, the one from eighteen years ago, what would I say to myself then? Nowicka, listen: Do it your way – listen to your intuition. You may be tempted to imitate others. I know, it’s hard to trust yourself when you’re at the beginning of the
As the opening guests arrived, I could feel the air thickening with the buildup of emotions. I’ve opened quite a few of my exhibitions before, but this one was going to be different. Excitement and joy were mixed with a dose of the difficult emotions that the