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16.03.2021

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Photography: Sandra Papiernik


WI: Is Warsaw easy to photograph?
SP: Yes. This is a diverse city that’s full of contrasts: history and modernity are naturally joined and entwined, which means it’s not hard to find inspiration.

Speaking of which, how does the city inspire you as a photographer?
I’ve lived here for years but it still has a habit of surprising me – sometimes all you have to do is change up your normal route and you’ll come across something totally unexpected.

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What part of town do you photograph the most?
The Old Town and Łazienki Królewskie – they’re photogenic all year round and simply never get boring.

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Any lesser-known favorites?
I love wandering the streets of Żoliborz, especially in spring when the magnolias are in bloom or the autumn when the colors are rich and the leaves are falling.

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Do you plan your shots?
My camera and I are pretty inseparable – I carry it wherever and whenever I can. Quite often, the things that make a great picture – a sunset, a reflection in a puddle, a passing car, fog, rainbows, etc. – can’t be replicated so you need to be ready to shoot spontaneously.

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How do you want people to view your photography?
I hope people see the same beautiful city that I do. People regularly contact me on Instagram telling me that they fell in love with the city through my photos, so that’s immensely gratifying.

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What makes a good image?
Creativity. Showing a different perspective to everyone else. And, never under-estimate the power of being in the right place at the right time!

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What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned?
That you don’t need to be a professional photographer to create great images. Practice is the most important thing.

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Warsaw is…
Beautiful – but you have to want to see that. To do so, try exploring a new neighborhood that you’ve never visited before; or just choose a different way home. Keep your eyes open – look around!

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For more of Sandra’s work, give her a follow on: instagram.com/shandyy89

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