Serbian-Canadian photographer Drasko Bogdanovic returns for the second part of his exclusive interview with us, alongside two more of his models, Jordano [left], and Stefano [right]. If you missed it, Part I is over here.
What’s the most important quality a photographer needs to have?
It may sound cheesy, but it’s a good eye! But also a certain sense of aesthetics, an ability to work and act fast and of course, a personal vision and style are very important. Being original, too!
Define the word “beauty”.
It’s not just the physical. Beauty is that energy that comes from within — the camera can capture that too.
How do you know that a photo is really good?
When magic happens and all the details fall into place. Sometimes it can be unexpected. Months after a shoot, I often review photos that I didn’t like originally. It’s amazing what can be found with a second look.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
With all this negativity around us, it’s creativity and people with positive energy that really get me going.
What is the one lasting impression you want to leave in your photos?
There is something so natural about nudity and sexuality, and yet it get so repressed. Oddly — disturbingly, even — in a culture where anything goes, nudity is the new public enemy, while we get to see so much blood and violence even before we finish our breakfast! Masculine and Beauty is an uncomfortable fit for some, and I like to share my ideas and vision of that.
Who’s Stefano?
He is one of the biggest models in Toronto — you can see him everywhere, really. We met online, and he’s one of my favourites — great guy, definitely someone you want to know!
And Jordano?
I met Jordano through a friend and photographed him while he was visiting Toronto. He’s originally from Mexico and he travels a lot, so I’m glad I had that chance to work with him. Jordano really knows how to work the camera and show his personality, so the photoshoot went really smooth — he’s very professional, and also someone who can joke and make you laugh all day. Great guy!
Bogdanovic’s 2008 photography titled Pleasure and Pain is part of the Kinsey Institute’s 2009 Juried Art Show currently showing — until July 31 — at SoFA Gallery, Bloomington, Indiana. And if Bloomington is too far, be sure to hit the photographer’s new and entirely re-designed website.
The gallery below contains a fair share of nudity. Office workers beware!
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