An Interview with RAW Sydney Photographer of the Year: Linda Papagna Photography
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We're pretty excited to announce that because Whim Online Magazine was a media sponsor of the recent RAWards Sydney, we are privileged enough to bring you interviews with the winner of each category!
Over the next few days you can expect to see us publish interview by interview from this series. We thought we'd kick-off our RAWards Sydney special with our interview with the talented Linda Papagna - the RAW Sydney Photographer of the Year:
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Q: What have you loved the most about your RAW Sydney experience?A: To be given the opportunity to exhibit my work across the world with other emerging artists.
Q: What was your initial reaction when you heard the news that you would go on to represent Sydney in your category?A: I wasn't sure of entering into" Raw Sydney" So when I heard the good news I was absolutely surprised and very happy!
Q: When did you first discover your love of photography?A: Photography happened for me quite by accident sitting in an apartment in Bondi over looking the full moon glistening over the ocean. I said to myself "you just have to take that photo" so after 20 or so shots later the magical photo came out and ever since then I have never looked back.
Q: What inspires your creativity the most?A: My creativity is fuelled by many things such as nature, travel, personal transformation.I enjoy the challenge of communicating what we each experience in our everyday lives, bringing those unique moments to life through my photography.
Q: What do you hope to achieve with your photography career in the near future – are there any exciting, upcoming plans that you would like to share with us?A: To exhibit my work across the world with other emerging artists. At the moment I'm working on a book Publication and hoping to exhibit in London.
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We want to thank Linda for taking the time to answer our questions and we wish her the very best of success in 2015! You can view more photography from Linda by visiting her website. You can also support emerging talent by liking RAW Sydney on Facebook. Enjoy!