Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Christian Backa. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Christian , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
My skillset is learned through Youtube and practicing afterwards. I started learning photography by watching other youtubers who would show how they create their work. After watching their tricks and tips, I’d go outside and capture my own work and put my creative thought into it. By doing this, I developed my own style of editing and creating my own eye for angles and composition. Skillset can be honed fast by just doing it and practiced on consistent base. Of course it isn’t always adviced. I think creator needs to take their time as they are ready for their journey. Some people learn slower than others but they that isn’t a negative thing. Going too fast might make you forget the basics on your craft. Speaking of basics, in my opinion those are the most important part of your craft. Hone your basic skills first since they will work for you as your base for the future advanced skillset. Surround yourself with other people who have either same passion as you or work on the same field as you. It doesn’t matter if they are more advanced or not compared to you, You can alwayus learn from others. Personally, I do not own a car so traveling to certain place is an obsticle for me but that has thought me to use other resources like public transportations.
Christian , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I used to play basketball for Missouri Baptist University. What changed?? I caught Covid twice and had heart issues afterwards, due to this I missed a whole season. During this year I stumpled across with old hobby of mine which was photography/modeling. I reseached it and decided to buy my first very own camera. I started doing free photoshoots for my own teammates and this was a win-win situation for both parties. I get to practice and they get photos. This was the start of my photography career.
I do street phtography and portraits. I am open to other fields of photography/videography. Every experience is beneficial. I grew up in a city and I absolutely love the city scenery. I used to model so I have some knowledge how to pose people in front of the camera and I want to show that anyone is beautiful and can model. Usually I let the client tell me what they want, where, and possibly when. After having discussion, I mark everything down for myself so I can scout potential spots for the photoshoot, Check my calendar if I am available for it, and then write a contract for the client. I love planning projects with the clients and provide my own perspective because they might have not possibly thought about all areas of the project etc.
I am proud of my journey and excited to see where it takes me. I know I am in the beginning of my journey and I am ready to face all the obsticles in the future. I want all the future clients to know that I will work with you give you the best result that you are desiring for.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
I honestly want to show different perspective of the city life that people might not see or experience. There is a lot that goes missing when you just walk outside aimlessly. What if we just went outside for a walk to discover our surroundings? What could we discover of our own city?
When it comes to portraits, I want to show everyone that they are beautiful no matter what. Everyone is unique on their own way. I want to tell people’s stories with portraits. It can be cosplay, boudoir, fashion etc. It doesn’t matter to me.
Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?
I think lot of people underestimate how much work goes into creating projects, videos, and photography. Some people think you can pick up a camera and create the same work. It isn’t that simple. There are so many different fields, categories, skillsets, etc, that is required to create. No work is the exact same.
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