Kazutoshi KAWAKAMI
1. Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?
I started taking photographs because my friends showed me the pictures they had taken and I wanted to take some myself. Now I am creating work to become a photographic artist.
2. Where did you study photography?
All are self-taught.
I am the type of person who doesn't go to museums very often.
3. Do you remember your first shot? What was it?
I don't remember exactly, but I think it was a snapshot or a photo that falls into the category of street photography in the city.
4. What equipment do you use?
SLR camera, Adobe Photoshop
5. What do you hope to achieve?
I want to send my daily thanks and smiles to my supporters.
6. What compliment inspired/touched you the most?
When I was asked to create a piece of artwork for me.
7. What inspires your unique storytelling?
There are many tips in everyday life.
I am always looking for ideas that can be turned into artworks.
That's what I enjoy.
8. What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?
CREATIVE
IDEA
MESSAGE
9. Congratulations! As the winner of the European Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?
I am very honoured to be a part of this. It's a wonderful photo award competition where we can say thank you to the people who have helped us and then rejoice with them.
10. Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2023 European Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?
I wanted to create a work on the theme of global hunger.
I also wanted my work to be seen in the EPA contest, where its imagery could be accepted.
11. How has winning an award developed your career?
The very best EPA awards are
It will make you a better person.
12. Name 1-3 photographers who have inspired you.
ERIK JOHANSSON
BEN SHIRK
13. What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?
Impossible or negative words are not uttered.
Then you will find your way to success.
14. What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?
Believe in the feeling you like and stick to it.
15. What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?
I don't consider myself to be at the point of success yet.
I only believe in the path I'm on and I'm working hard.
16. How do you stay in that space of being receptive to new information and knowledge?
Accepting the times and changing them in your own way.
17. Anything else you would like to add to the interview?
I am honoured to be part of such a great competition.
Please remember KAZUTOSHI KAWAKAMI from Japan.
