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Speaking with Photographer, Steffen Gierok
Thursday, 13 August 2020 09:40:19 Europe/London
Steffen Gierok is an amazing photographer from the beautiful beautiful Saxony-Anhalt region in Germany. He captures striking shots of a huge number of subjects including architecture, landscapes, seascapes, still lifes and many more.
In our latest interview, we caught up with Steffen to discuss his career change from graphic design to photography, his photo manipulation and his photography bucket list. Keep reading to find out more!
Hello Steffen, thank you for taking the time to speak to us. Can you introduce yourself first and tell us a little bit about your life?
What is there to report about my life? I was born in 1970 and had a nice childhood. As a child, I was artistic and enjoyed travelling. I drew and made a lot.
After I successfully trained as a manufacturer of advertising templates, I started my own business as a photo artist.
I have been working under the company name Magic Artist Design for more than 10 years now.
What does a typical day like Steffen Gierok look like?
So in the morning, nothing works without coffee. I get up early to enjoy the day to the fullest.
I am lucky enough to work from home so I can organise my day how I like. If there are any appointments, they will, of course, be processed. Otherwise, I am on the computer with my cup of coffee checking and answering my emails first. Then, it's off to work.
I evaluate, edit and upload pictures; that's how it usually works for me. I also make and take various business calls.
How and when did you first become interested in photography?
I come from the graphics background and trained in graphic designer for prepress. So, the medium of photography is not far away.
I taught myself how to use the technology and watched many tutorials video. After ten years of self-employment, I was able to gain some experience. I started with a small digital camera and then moved onto the Nikon D850 full format.
Can you tell us about your move from design advertising to photography?
The change was actually easy. I needed photo material for the advertising and had to produce it myself.
I am a very creative and free person, and advertising was too fenced for me. I can live out in photography and express my own way of thinking. I also wanted to share certain moments that evoke emotions with other people.
What kit do you use?
I work with the Nikon D 7000 and the Nikon D850. As an objective, I have most of the Nikkor 10-24mm and 24-120mm. I also discovered and learned to love the Mayer Görlitz Trioplan 100mm 2.8.
Can you tell us something about your post-processing?
Since my pictures are always photographed in RAW, I develop them using image processing programs from Adobe. I've known Photoshop since the mid-90s. This is the number one for me. I also use Lightroom for development.
I give the pictures my personal touch and try to give them an independent look. But it should only support the original and not falsify it.
How do you find the perfect location?
I usually look for places on the internet.
strong>Where's your favourite place you've photographed?
There are several: the mountains, the sea or a poppy field at sunset.
Is there anywhere on your photography bucket list?
I’d love to photograph the Northern Lights.
If you weren't a photographer, what career would you have pursued?
A landscape painter/artist.
What advice would you give an aspiring photographer?
Never lose the fun of taking pictures and always be patient.
What's the future like? Is there something big on the horizon?
Not at the moment. I have some smaller projects are planned but I’m not ready to announce them yet.
I am really looking forward to working with you and I am very grateful to be part of this community.
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