Olivier de Rycke
OLIVIER DE RYCKE: “A passion that transforms into a real job, what else can you better dream of ?”
by Eric-René Penoy
Where do you come from? Give us details: I am French, born in Paris but actually, for more than 10 years I live in Latvia where I have my family, meaning wife and children.
What kind of jobs did you have before your career took off?: I have a financial and accounting university degree. I worked as an accountant till the day I was proposed to manage a computer shop in Paris which I did for 10 years. Then once again upon a proposal, I was offered the opportunity to become professional in the hobby I developed alongside my computer shop... photography.
Do you think that creativity involves putting your heart and soul into your work?: Not really. But putting your heart and soul into your work sure helps to make it stand out from the others.
What is your personal life has influenced you to choose your career?: Actually, nothing much. I never thought being younger that I would work as a creative person. In fact, I was dreaming to become a golden boy. I am far from this dream, but I really prefer what I became. A passion that transforms into a real job, what else can you better dream of?
If you had to start over, would you choose a different path in your career?: If it was to start all over again, I would do exactly what I did meaning following my heart and making a fast choice without hesitation when opportunities have arisen, would it lead me to photography like it did or anywhere else.
What is the best advice that you have been given?: Small is beautiful.
"Photography is really a great means to live the moment; every moment intensively.”
Do you believe in destiny?: No. You build your own future by what you are doing today. This is what I believe in.
Do you think that you would be able to teach what you do?: Of course, I have already done it. Not to say I would be a formal teacher following a well-defined plan but nevertheless, I have a lot to say about my work and the lifestyle it involves.
What inspires you?: Reality, the present. I grab what I see and transform it through the prism of my eyes.
Do you ever create hidden meanings or messages in your work? Explain.: Not really but when you have a close look there is often humor in my pictures. I like situations where a lot is going on inside the picture and the interest is very often in the details.
What made you decide to follow a creative career choice (though possibly risky) rather than something more stable?: I did not think about it. I just jumped into it. Photography is really a great means to live the moment; every moment intensively.
If you only had 24 hours to live, how would you spend your day?: What a haunting question. Many things wouldn't make any sense being done knowing the deadline. What brings me the most joy upon everything even my work is my wife and kids. I would then spend the time close to them.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
DOB :
LOCATION: FRANCE
OCCUPATION: WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Copyright : Vladimir Svetlov.
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WHERE TO FIND THE ARTIST?
INSTAGRAM:/dragonflywed/
WEBSITE:http://www.dragonflyweddingphotography.com/
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