Interview With Renzo Cicillini From Switzerland

I did it by learning and doing. I have read a lot and still do and have a lot of conversations with other photographers.

Yes, it was 30 years ago with an analog 35mm camera at sea.

I tried a lot of equipment in recent years and I learned that equipment isn't that important. It is important to have a camera with a viewfinder. I shoot with my digital Fuji GFX medium format camera and with different analog medium format cameras.

Photography is a hobby and I love the quiet moment and bringing it to a picture.

When someone looks at my picture for 2-3 seconds.

I would like to capture the peace and present this photographically. If I manage to show this in a picture and the viewer sees it that way and it triggers something positive, then what I want to achieve with my photography has been achieved.

Minimalist Tranquil Reflective

Thank you for your appreciation and compliment. It is interesting to get a professional assessment of the work and it helps me to develop further. Thank you again for your appreciation!

This image was taken in the early hours of the morning in Mauritius. I sought a weather condition that offered more than a crystal clear sky; I wanted a bit of contrast in the sky, reflecting in the tranquil waters. I spent a considerable amount of time searching for these beautiful fishing boats and waiting for the boat arrangement to be just as it is depicted in the photo. The ambiance was uniquely serene. The picture depicts a modest world of boats resting peacefully in calm waters, far from where I live.

The atmosphere is imbued with a sense of stillness as if the world had paused for a moment. With their inherent charm, boats symbolize the humility and courage of those who venture out to sea day after day. "Bateaux" invites us to pause and appreciate the beauty of simplicity, embarking on a journey of tranquility. This image was taken using a digital media format.

This is a good reference for photography. It also shows where they stand and provides feedback.

There are many good photographers, but I have stopped trying to imitate others and instead focus on creating the images I want to make myself.

Learn the basic technique, but then focus on the composition of the image, light, moment, weather, and other surrounding conditions. It's not the camera that makes the picture, it's the photographer.

I recommend that every newcomer take as many photos as possible, learn basic techniques, and then focus on the images — not just snap pictures, but compose, wait, reflect, and seek feedback.

I think we should do what gives them joy. Initially, there needs to be an intrinsic motivation to photograph. Then, sometimes it takes a bit of discipline, and then comes great joy. It certainly makes sense to constantly exchange ideas with many other photographers and to be interested in subjects, but in the end, one should develop their style, do what they enjoy, and not just follow a trend.

I think some people are open to new things and some people are less open to new things. Those who are open to new things have an increasing chance of success. I'm inquisitive and like to keep learning, you have nothing to lose.

Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to participate in this amazing award. The award is inspiring because it allows you to see what other photographers are doing. I believe that in the age of digitalization, AI, and other developments, it is important to remain open-minded. On the other hand, it's wonderful when human art continues to exist, and we celebrate that. Photography, like music and film, is something wonderful and we should continue to nurture this art form. Thank you to the New York Photography Awards for promoting this art and providing the platform. It's a great joy to be a part of it.