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F/05 Dubrovnik, Croatia Abstract & street

Olga
Karlovac

Olga Karlovac is a self-taught, abstract and street photographer, born in Dubrovnik, Croatia. She is best known for her unique and expressive style of photography and her trilogy of self-published photobooks.

olga-karlovac-photography.com

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How do you see the mission of your photography?

Well, I don’t see it as a mission — more as a help and a tool to go through life and capture things that I relate to.

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Why do you photograph? What drives you to do it?

Anything that captures my attention.

Some kind of inner energy that motivates me to make a shot.

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What would you say is the main goal of your work? What do you want to achieve through your photography?

Hard to say, as I try not to be goal-oriented when it comes to it, especially as I feel additional pressure then. So no specific goals. I do love making photo books, but I don’t see it as a must.

Some kind of inner peace and a positive release of energy.

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What makes you unique as a photographer?

I think others would say that better than me. I think the look of my images and my books.

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How would you describe your approach to photography in a few words?

Intuitive, emotional and personal.

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What are the key elements you rely on in every project?

Time, patience and belief in what you do. Make something that you would want to keep and come back to in years to come.

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Where do you find inspiration? What makes a photo “good” to you?

I think inside of myself. Reading, listening to music and just taking time helps.

I know when I see it.

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Do you see your photography as art?

Yes.

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How do you create unique images?

It is how I make them and how I see and feel things around me.

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Are you working on developing your own visual language and style?

I would say it happened to me. When I started making images the way I thought was right for me — that was it.

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What are you focused on right now? Are there any projects or ideas keeping you busy?

Working on a book and some ways to present my work and ideas online. I hope it will be released by the end of the year.

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Do you work alone, or do you find teamwork important?

It is important to have great people around you.

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If someone wanted to understand your photography, which series or image would you show them?

Any of my books. I would let them form their own opinion about it…

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Do you have a breakthrough project or series in your portfolio that you’d call your manifesto?

Well, my books would be the closest to it :)

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