Interview with Ondrej Blaho from Czech Republic

BY Maizura July 11, 2024

Ondrej Blaho | MUSE Photography Awards

Ondrej Blaho

Ondrej Blaho is a self-taught photographer who has been actively photographing since 2017. Initially, he experimented with various genres, including macro photography and landscapes. However, he finds documentary, street photography, and abstract portraits the most compelling.

My name is Ondrej Blaho, and I'm 40 years old. I photograph, write novels, dive, and am blessed with three children and the love of my life!

I am a self-taught photographer. I have been actively photographing since 2017. At the beginning, I experimented with different genres including macro photography or landscapes, but I like documentary, street photography and abstract portraits the most.

I was about eight years old, and my aunt, a college photography teacher, was trying to explain to me the magic of long exposure in a picture of a stream in the middle of the forest to no avail.

Leica Q2/Q3, Sony A7IV and OM-D 5.

None yet but I am excited at the prospects of knowing that my photography has moved someone.

I like the raw black and white stories of Anton.

Black and White, blurred and story.

I am honestly proud that I managed to win in the given category and it certainly gives me a lot of energy to further develop my style.

This short documentary series offers a behind-the-scenes look at a cabaret, or burlesque show. It features women from the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine, showcasing their surprisingly lengthy preparations that begin about four hours before the performance. The series highlights the stark contrast between the luxurious auditorium and the cold, gritty backstage area.

That remains to be seen but I am however, very well prepared for any development in my career!

Start, don't be afraid, set a clear path to find your style, attend workshops, online seminars, but above all, constantly take photos.

Toughness.

Every month, I try to attend at least one online workshop and I also treat myself to a new book for my collection.