1. What first drew you to photography, and what has kept you connected to it over the years?

Photography has always been a way for me to observe and understand the world around me. Over the past 20 years, it has become much more than a medium—it has become a way of expressing how I see people, places, and everyday moments. What continues to inspire me is the possibility of discovering something meaningful in an ordinary scene.

2. Your work often focuses on portraits and street scenes. What attracts you to these subjects?

I am particularly drawn to moments that feel genuine and unplanned. In both portraiture and street photography, I look for expressions, gestures, and details that reveal something about a person or a moment. I enjoy capturing the essence of my subjects rather than simply documenting what is in front of the camera.

3. Emotion and storytelling are important elements in your photography. How do you approach them?

For me, a photograph becomes meaningful when it creates a feeling or suggests a story. I try to leave enough space for the viewer to connect with the image in their own way. Sometimes a simple expression or an everyday moment can communicate much more than a carefully constructed scene.

4. After many years of working as a photographer, how has your artistic approach evolved?

With experience, I have become more attentive to the small details that can easily be overlooked. I have also developed a stronger sense of what I want an image to communicate. My approach has become more personal, intuitive, and focused on capturing atmosphere and emotion.

5. What do you hope viewers take away from your work?

I hope my photographs encourage viewers to pause and look more closely at the world around them. There is beauty and emotion in everyday life, and I would like my work to create a moment of connection—between the viewer, the subject, and the story behind the image.