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MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 8023MOSTMAGAZINEQ: YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY IS KNOWN FOR ITS DYNAMIC AND UNCONVENTIONAL COMPOSITIONS. WHAT DRAWS YOU TO THIS PARTICULAR AESTHETIC? A: The urge to explore any given space in a fun and surprising way. Each photo shoot feels a bit like a journey, where the feeling of wonder and surprise leads me to do unconventional things. I%u2019m okay with whatever catches my attention%u2014I just go with the flow. Q: YOUR EARLY WORK FEATURED CANDID PORTRAITS OF YOUR COUSINS. HOW DID THOSE FIRST IMAGES SHAPE YOUR ARTISTIC VISION? A: Growing up together made us enjoy our creative time, and as a result, my nieces quickly became my muses. The modeling skills of Magda and Anna definitely helped me develop my own style, as they allowed me to break the boundaries of conventional posing. They were, and still are, a huge source of inspiration. Q: THERE%u2019S AN INTIMATE, ALMOST CINEMATIC QUALITY TO YOUR WORK. HOW DO YOU CREATE SUCH A STRONG EMOTIONAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SUBJECT AND ENVIRONMENT?A: I try to capture the moments in-between, and I encourage my models to simply dive into the moment without feeling self-conscious. The charm of mutual discovery makes each situation creative and fun. Q: YOU%u2019VE MADE A NAME FOR YOURSELF IN BOTH THE FASHION AND ART PHOTOGRAPHY WORLDS. HOW DO YOU BALANCE THESE TWO CREATIVE SPACES?A: I don%u2019t separate them%u2014I want my photography to be seen as a whole. The style I%u2019ve developed over the years hopefully allows me to accommodate these seemingly incompatible worlds.