In conversation
Michele Chichierchia
Amateur Photographer
COMMENDED / I do not aspire……I savour / Annual Competition
The Artist and Their Practice
01
Please introduce yourself and tell us what first drew you toward photography.
What drew me to photography was the possibility of capturing a moment in a single shot.
02
Which subjects, ideas, or emotions do you find yourself returning to in your work, and why?
I tend to gravitate toward portrait photography, as it allows me to capture the fleeting moment of a person's gaze.
03
What qualities make a photograph feel distinctly yours?
When a photograph transcends reality and touches the viewer
04
Was there a particular person, place, or experience that significantly shaped the way you see the world?
it was the opportunity to be able to travel
05
How do intuition, preparation, and technical knowledge come together in your creative process?
it is based primarily on intuition
The Award-Recognized Photograph
06
What made you recognize that moment—or that particular frame—as something special?
it was the woman's deep gaze
07
What feeling, question, or lasting impression would you like viewers to carry with them after seeing the photograph?
the depth of the woman's gaze
Perspective and What Comes Next
08
How has photography influenced the way you understand people, places, or everyday life?
It has influenced me to recognize all people as human and to put myself in others' shoes.
09
What did receiving recognition from 12AWARDS mean to you, and how did you react when you first heard the news?
I reacted with happiness
Through the lens
Winning work
Photographs recognized in our published results.
beyond
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