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    The Darkest Hour

    The Darkest Hour, Zen Photographed by Masha Demianova.
    The Darkest Hour
    Photography by Masha Demianova.

    We talk to young Russian photographer, Masha Demianova, about her inspiration and dreams.

    AM: Where were you born?

    MD: I was born in Moscow, Russia

    AM: What was your dream as a kid?

    MD: It was to live in America

    AM: When did you start taking photos professionally?

    MD: I started at around 22 years old

    AM: What are the things that inspire you the most?

    MD: Movies, philosophy, nature

    AM: What is the importance of travel in your work?

    MD: It’s always important to have a ‘fresh’ point of view, so you need to move around, everywhere can be inspiring

    AM: How would you define your photography?

    MD: For me it’s a way to perceive the world and transmit it into a certain form, what comes from it – it’s up to the viewer

    AM: What was the best memory you have taking photos?

    MD: In my dreams I take perfect pictures

    AM: What do you consciously look for when you take pictures?

    MD: To reflect something that is important to my eye, not be too nervous or too distracted

    AM: What event do you wish you had witnessed? 

    MD: My grandma’s death

    AM: What would you say is your great masterpiece?

    MD: I wouldn’t use these kind of strong words talking about my own work

    AM: What was your greatest adventure?

    MD: Each individual experience is precious

    AM: What is your biggest dream right now?

    MD: Taking my whole family to the Grand Canyon, I know it’s my dad’s dream and I wish to make it true.

    AM: Any questions about your future?

    MD: I don’t have any, we’ll see