Photography, much like science, is often a search for the exact moment where variables align. During a recent Canon Germany masterclass led by Photographer and Canon ambassador Sascha Hüttenhain, I had the privilege of documenting Daria Stratovych at “The Sixty” – a pop-up gallery hosted by photo artist and cultural entrepreneur Wolfgang W. Sohn. While the technical framework was established by Sascha’s expertise, the soul of the session resided in Daria’s movement. Transitioning from the National Opera House of Ukraine to her current studies in psychotherapy, Daria brought a depth of discipline to the floor that transformed simple studio setups into a study of intentionality.
Collaborating Through Movement
Working with a professional of Daria’s calibre is a lesson in communication. It was remarkable to witness how she translated concepts into precise physical forms – whether anchored by a bar stool or interacting with the fluid dynamics of a silk cloth. During the latter, I experimented with double exposures to capture the layered nature of her movement. As the session wound down and the team began to pack away, I noticed a final, unique perspective involving the gallery’s mirrors. I asked Wolfgang to step into the frame to anchor the shot – a spontaneous moment that resulted in the portrait of Wolfgang W. Sohn discussed in my previous post. Both encounters served as a reminder that the human element remains the most vital component, regardless of how technical the environment may be.
