Paulina Stopka Paulina is a London-based self-taught photographer and graphic designer originally from Kraków, Poland. She began her photography journey in 2016 and specialised in portrait, urban/architecture and landscape photography. She is particularly drawn to symmetry and aesthetics when composing her photos. See more at www.paulastopka.com and Instagram @shotsbypaula
Growing up in the southern region of Poland, I was fortunate enough to live near the Tatra Mountains, renowned for their stunning alpine landscapes. Although I always enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hiking was not my cup of tea for a long time. It wasn't until 2016, when I developed an interest in landscape photography, that I became truly inspired and motivated to explore the trails to capture the breathtaking scenery around me. The thrill of not knowing what lay ahead at the summit kept me going, always wondering about the kind of views and sunsets I might encounter.
As I delved deeper into the world of landscape photography, I began experimenting with different angles and compositions. It wasn't long before I discovered that shooting in portrait orientation not only offered a fresher perspective compared to traditional landscape photography, but it also presented a different set of challenges and opportunities that I was eager to tackle.
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