1Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?
I am Beatrix Szabó, from Hungary. I started taking photos 8 years ago with my mobile. I got my first camera from my husband because he saw how much I love photography. As I got positive feedback I started to think about learning and building my own business and studio. Fine art portraits became my favorite genre because it represent the timeless beauty.
2Where did you study photography?
I learned in different courses, but I am especially grateful to a young man, who was my private teacher in Budapest. He was the one who taught me the base of photography, lighting, and the use of my camera in manual mode. He told me, that my camera was just a tool, and I couldn't become a real photographer if the device was thinking instead of me.
3Do you remember your first shot? What was it?
My first shot was a ladybug.
4What equipment do you use?
I am using the Canon EOS Mark IV with a 50 mm focal length objective.
5What do you hope to achieve?
My main goal is to be better and better as time goes by. Never stop learning, and to have the opportunity to show my clients the beauty of the world of fine art portrait photography I am in love with.
6What compliment inspired/touched you the most?
All of the compliments I had inspired me in the same way. My clients' love is the same as important as a competition result. In my opinion, does not exist without each other.
7What inspires your unique storytelling?
The soul and personality of my model as I see.
8What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?
Creative, timeless, and individual.
9Congratulations! As the winner of the Global Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?
Thank you! It is a big surprise, a great honor, and a very important feedback to know I am in my best way.
10Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2024 Global Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?
My model, Lotti is a 12-year-old young lady with a natural beauty and profession. I love working with her. Her personality is adorable and we are on the same wavelength.
I had the concept in my head, she was the perfect person for it. All we needed was a self-made paper collar, an old frame, and her fresh beauty. Balance between past and future came together in a few seconds. It symbolizes the essence of my work. That is why I chose to enter this.
11How has winning an award developed your career?
I have more followers on social media and more clients, and I have organized my very first workshop, which was one of my dreams in my career. It is wonderful when somebody likes you so much your work to wants to learn from you. No words to say how honorable is.
12What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?
Keep learning, and always let your inner voice guide you.
13What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?
Be persistent, never stop developing your skills, find your own style, and let your inner voice guide you.
14What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?
The support of my family, friends, and clients. The trust i get from them and of course my love and passion towards photography.
15How do you stay in that space of being receptive to new information and knowledge?
The demand to develop keeps me in touch with new information and knowledge. I never think that my skills are enough. I always want to be better.
16Anything else you would like to add to the interview?
Thank you for honoring my work. It means a lot to me, and I will always be very proud of my Global Photography Platinum award!
