Nicole Maria Oestreich
1. Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?
Hi, my name is Nicole Maria Oestreich. I discovered my love for photography as a child. Due to various circumstances, I lost my love for a while. But I found it again a long time ago.
2. Where did you study photography?
I taught myself everything I know about photography through self-study. I am currently taking a course at a distance photography school, which I started in October to get a lecturer's opinion on my photography. And to get a certificate for my performance in the course
3. Do you remember your first shot? What was it?
The first photo I took in my life was when I was about 5 years old, my Barbie with her Ken in the Barbie car.
4. What equipment do you use?
I use my Nikon D7100 and the following lenses. Sigma 150-500 mm Tele and Sigma 70-200 mm Tele plus a Nikkor 50 mm and Nikkor 18-140 mm. macro lenses for 18-140 mm. Various ND filters
5. What do you hope to achieve?
I hope that I can reach people with my photography and give them a pleasant feeling.
6. What compliment inspired/touched you the most?
When you take photos, it's like an artist filling the white canvas with paint.
7. Congratulations! As the winner of the New York Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?
It means a lot to me. The picture I submitted is very important to me in its message. It was a great honor for me to be able to take the silver place in the category.
8. Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2023 New York Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?
You can see Thyssenkrupp in my work. The photo was created to tell how many workers in the industry give up their health, and how dirty and hard the work is, but the company paints itself colorfully on its gasometer and other buildings while workers sweat inside in exchange for their health for money. I thought this picture would be perfect for the Architecture- Industry category because the exterior of the industry always looks impressive and large. In contrast, important workers seem small and inconspicuous.
9. How has winning an award developed your career?
Time will tell what comes.
10. What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?
My family encourages me to do what I love.
11. Anything else you would like to add to the interview?
I am happy for each winner and wish them well in their future projects.
