Nadezhda Alexandrova
NADEZHDA ALEXANDROVA: “Memories are everything we have and we need them more than we think. So go take photos, print them out, fill the photo albums, leave something behind.”
What are your favorite songs you play in your car/at work/bathroom/kitchen right now? : I love this song and it's on a replay from weeks now: Monster - Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber
Who are you? Describe yourself in a few words.: I am one of those people who are looking for beauty everywhere, who are in love with nature, who are saying "Hi" to the animals on the street, and who are crying in Disney movies. Who is inspired by everything around them? Those who are putting heart and soul into what they do and feel the happiest when they do it. When I'm not shooting I'm retouching I love spending time with my close ones or travel and it's highly possible to stop at the first lay-by just to capture the beautiful sky (Oh, I'm shooting again...Well I call this dedication!). Sandwiches in bed with some good series are also an option. My camera is my best friend and I am so grateful that together we can leave a mark, expressed in memories.
Any plans for the future you would like to talk about ?: I am a big dreamer so I have a lot of dreams, personal and professional ones, but the dream that it's more important for me is to have kids and a healthy family.
Where do you come from? Give us details: I'm from the sea capital of Bulgaria called Varna, situated on the Bulgarian Black sea coast. I'm in love with our beautiful country and my hometown and can't imagine living somewhere else.
Is it important to have the support of your loved ones, family, friends?: it's always great to have people that support you but if you truly love something you should go after it despite everyone's opinion.
What are you the proudest of?: I didn't give up on my dream and stayed true to myself. Working on it since I was 13 years old and I'm 25.
What kind of jobs did you have before your career took off?:
If you could interview a creative person (past or present), who would that person be? Please explain your choice.: Oh my god - Vivian Maier !!! I adore this woman and her eye for the world. She is so amazing but also very mysterious, that's why I need to know more about her. I would love to hear her stories.
Do you think that creativity involves putting your heart and soul into your work?: Yes, 100%. But I also think that we need more inspiration to be creative. I love what I do but when you shoot weddings this often you can put yourself in a creative rut. That's why I need to be inspired and come up with new ideas.
What inspires you on a daily basis?: Life in general. I'm in love with it.
What made you decide to follow a creative career choice (though possibly risky) rather than something more stable?: It's very risky indeed, it has ups and downs every day but I follow what my heart wants and I always will.
“Just be you! Don't try to copy, don't try to be someone else. No one can offer what you can because you are one of a kind.”
If you only had 24 hours to live, how would you spend your day?: With my family, taking as many photos as I can of us and the world around me.
Does your work convey a specific emotion or message?: Memories are everything we have and we need them more than we think. So go take photos, print them out, fill the photo albums, leave something behind.
After these years of working on your craft, do you still feel the joy to do what you do?: Oh, absolutely! Photography is my best friend and I'm not giving up on him, no matter what.
Have you always wanted to do what you are doing?: Actually not. I wanted to own a restaurant but now I can't imagine doing this.
How do you deal with creativity blocks?: I'm watching movies, series, youtube videos,I listen to music (damn, music is powerful!), podcasts. I'm watching, again and again, people who inspire me too. I search for inspiration everywhere around me.
Is there a particular place where you feel most creative?: At my castle - my home. Where I feel safe, working on my dreams and ideas.
Do you have skills that you wish to develop or talents you wish to perfect?: I would love to be able to paint or sing....but that’s never going to happen. I’m a disaster
Think back to your childhood. What did you hope to become as an adult?: A girl who is doing what she loves the most -
Do your work and approach have changed?: It's changing every year because I'm different, older, wiser (I hope so), with a different or better mindset. I'm learning new things every day and this affects my work.
Who or what has been your greatest inspiration in life? Explain.: There's no one particular. I'm fascinated by people in general who never stop learning, growing, and don't give up on their dreams
What is for you a good story?: Any story from which you can learn something or make you feel something.
What is your mission in this life?: To leave something behind and I'm doing it - through my photos.
Is it difficult to maintain your level of knowledge? What do you do to improve it?: We live in a world where everything is easy and approachable, with a lot of sources of information. So read or listen to books, read magazines, interviews like this one, watch movies, series, Youtube videos, online workshops/summits, listen to podcasts, subscribe for education like this one. The sources are soooo many, you just have to want to learn and grow.
What are your tips for establishing a successful wedding photography business in under two years at a time when the industry is very saturated?: Just be you! Don't try to copy, don't try to be someone else. No one can offer what you can because you are one of a kind. Follow your heart and what you like, not what's in the trend right now.
Who would you like to read from (Can you put me in touch with this person?)?: India Earl - https://www.instagram.com/indiaearl/
What would be your question to this person?: What makes you happy and inspired?
If you could ask yourself a question, what would it be?: Are you making the most of your life?
And your answer would be?: I think I could do better than this.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
DOB : N/C
LOCATION: VARNA - BULGARIA
OCCUPATION: WEDDING AND LOVE STORIES PHOTOGRAPHER
Copyright : ROSEN KOLEV
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