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Eliyan Cohen

Eliyan Cohen is a college graduate and a New York-based freelance photographer. An ardent lover for nature and colours, she expresses them in the form of amazing photographs.



Interview with the 2021 MUSE Photography Awards Winner - Eliyan Cohen

1Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?

My name is Eliyan Cohen

I have started to develop an interest in photography ever since I was a kid. However as I grew older, particularly in college, I begin to do it professionally.

2Where did you study photography?

I started studying photography in Tehran, Iran and then I continue my journey as a photographer in New York, United Stated.

3Do you remember your first shot? What was it?

Yes!

A color shot from an art-book with a hand on it. All the scenes positioning was arranged by myself, which was a kind of doing stage photography.

4What equipment do you use?

Digital Camera

5What do you hope to achieve?

I hope to become an international photographer one day!

6What compliment inspired/touched you the most?

Not a compliment, but it is actually the nature around me that inspires me in my photography journey.

7What inspires your unique storytelling?

The phenomenon law of nature

8What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?

Nature

Quickness

Passion

9Congratulations! As the winner of the MUSE Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?

I am very honored to win the MUSE Photography Awards. With this winning, I feel like my language is understandable to the rest of the world.

10Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2021 MUSE Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?

The first work is called Dream. This image is my definition of well-ordered but hectic commotion of the city.

My second work is called Whatever. This image is about humans' constructions versus the nature that surrounds this creation.

I chose these projects to enter because New York City's stories, nature and its other elements are my favourite topics to talk about.

11How has winning an award developed your career?

Winning this awards has elevated my career excellently.

12Name 1-3 photographers who have inspired you.

Michael Kenna

Ansel Adams

Edward Weston

13What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?

The best piece of advice I have ever received is to always get along with the subject then start shooting. When you get along with your subject, you will understand them a lot better and eventually it will produce a great result!

14 What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?

Before you move into the photography world, you have to know what yourself first. What you love and what you inspire to be. I wish them the best of luck!

15What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?

My key to success is do not give up easily and believe in yourself.

16 How do you stay in that space of being receptive to new information and knowledge?

I use social media to find more inspiration or knowledge that I can use in my photography.

17Anything else you would like to add to the interview?

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!



Winning Entries

Dream ... | 2021

Interview With Eliyan Cohen From The United States


Eliyan Cohen


Eliyan Cohen is a college graduate and a New York-based freelance photographer. An ardent lover for nature and colours, she expresses them in the form of amazing photographs.

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