Eva Polak, who lives in Aukland, New Zealand, is a photographer, artist, author, and teacher who is known for her beautiful impressionist photography. Through her books, online courses, and workshops she helps her students release their creative potential and turn their cameras into paintbrushes.
Describing impressionist photography, Eva thinks it is a way of seeing and engaging the viewer in the interpretation of a subject or mood. The primary aim of impressionist photography is expressing the effect of light and movement in a colour or a theme, saying 'We're not aiming to record what we see, but aiming to express how we feel about a subject.
Eva goes on to give a valuable insight into how she sees the world. Her art expresses her personality and she encourages her students to do the same. She gives them the tools to find what's best for them - it's not about copying anyone. This brings happiness and allows them to have enjoyment and fun with their art.
Running workshops and teaching students is a joy for Eva and she explains the need to overcome preconceptions. Who creates these rules? She tells how new ideas initially often get rejected and challenged but with education and explanation, these preconceptions can be worked through. People can learn to understand why an abstract photo can, for example, be worth looking at.
Living in Aukland and being surrounded by beauty, the ocean, and beaches, Eva does not have the need to travel far for photography. She used to feel she was chasing that 'special' photograph and then she discovered impressionist photography. She suddenly realised she didn't need to travel too far - just learn to see things with fresh eyes. The sky is then the limit.
Eva gives us a truly fascinating understanding of how she works - this is not one to miss!
evapolak.com
https://www.instagram.com/eva.polak/
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