equestrian arts Photo: Raphael Macek
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Passion for horses has always been a constant in Raphael Macek’ s life. As the son of breeders, he could not escape the common passion of his family and, since childhood, he’ s cultivated his love for the equine world by producing and publishing beautiful horse photography for all to admire.
As an observant and attentive adolescent, Macek experienced the world through the optics of a camera lens; there began the union of his two passions:― horses and photography, that resulted in the successful career we celebrate today.
When asked what photography represents in his life, Macek states that he considers photography a way of transmitting emotions and being able to share special moments.“ For me, a photo is a vehicle capable of making people from different parts of the world able to experience the points of view of unique moments that photography has the power to eternalize. I began my career with the idea of producing something that would make me happy. From the beginning, my idea was always to create images that brought well-being and bliss, that put a smile on the face of those who viewed them,” says Macek.
When asked what goals he has in mind at the time of capturing an image, Macek explains that his main objective is to create unique images, which have not yet been explored by anyone.“ I want with my photos to bring to the spectator details that often go unnoticed by our gaze, but which are equally fascinating when we contemplate these details. My mission is to demonstrate the respect that the horse deserves and how satisfying it is to preserve that memory in the midst of a society that each day is farther away from life in the midst of nature.”
A Beautiful Journey
Having dedicated himself to photography for more than 15 years, Macek has experienced his art in many different ways. When asked what he likes most about his profession, the artist comments that, to participate in the whole process from the creative part to the impression is what satisfies him most.“ In 2015, already in the United States, I created a group of companies that would encompass not only photography, but the whole part of the production of works of art and exhibitions through an art gallery( Raphael Macek Gallery) geared toward the equestrian world and the people who have the horse as object of admiration.
“ Today my works and other artists represented by the company are sold worldwide. Not only for people who live the horse world in their day-to-day, but also for those who respect and perceive the horse as an icon of beauty, elegance, and strength. To be able to create this from the beginning until its completion is a fascinating experience that has motivated me to create new images that bring that feeling of happiness to those who observe them.”
Sage Advice When asked for three tips on how someone can hone their photography skills, Macek provided this sage advice:
1) The first advice is to be happy with what you are doing. If you feel right in the middle that you’ re living, things will naturally work out. With photography,
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