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PHOTOGRAPHY:
2CREATIVECO
- and shooting; it’s understanding light, angles, composition,
LOCATION:
CALGARY, AB.
CAPTURING MOMENT S
T O BLEND INT O S T ORIES
A native-born Hungarian with strong influence from his
European roots and great attention to detail, Andras is very well
known in photography. With no formal education in the field,
Andras picked up his first camera at age 15. At that young age,
he decided photography was too complicated and required a
certain state of mind; so he gave up. After nearly a decade, he
picked up a camera again. And this time he had a better sense
of what he needed to do to learn the art of photography.
In 1999, Andras moved to Canada. He did not plan to settle
here but, because it was such a large change, taking photos
was a way to release his stress. Walking the streets, being
captivated by the homeless and their stories, Andras spent all
his money on new camera equipment. Those days, only film
was available. Although he finds landscapes beautiful, Andras
was more drawn to people and their stories.
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Photography is more than just picking up a camera, pointing,
and so much more. Able to set his creative mind and to
concentrate on his subjects and surroundings, Andras finally
fell in love with his true-life passion. Where most people walk
by everyday beauty, Andras captures the charm of such
objects, people, and places.
“I use my camera as a poet uses his pen, through my eyes and
the lens of the camera; I capture the moments and blend it into
a story. I strive to have my photography reflect everything that
life has to offer, whether happiness, beauty, pain, or sorrow—all
the hardships and triumphs of life.”
Andras is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer;
he was named “one of the most unique wedding and portrait
photographers in Europe and Canada” by Fuji Film and ISCS
North America. People are his focus and passion—he loves
looking at them, finding moments and capturing feelings.
We asked him what mantra he lives by. He said, “Remembering
the path it took me to get here, to this level. Never forgetting
that the only way we all persevere is by making mistakes. And
when needed by others, being willing to help. To never look
down on anyone, but to help them.” Given his passion, he
encourages them to not give up—and to make more mistakes.
He says that’s how we all learn. “I tell this to all my students—
this is fundamental.”
Because photography is an outlet for his creative expression,
Andras has never looked at his career as a business, although
it’s his main source of income. His passion has shaped his life.
Most of us would feel lucky to do what we love and make a life
of it. Waking up every morning, he doesn’t feel as if he is going
to work. He calls it “a truly liberating feeling,” and says each
day possesses a new story in his book of life, while capturing
special moments in other people’s lives.
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