Sebastian Von Szuts on Fstoppers

I haven't thought of photography until I had to move to South Korea for work. I have lived in rural areas all my life, and the over-densely populated country of SK that I found myself in for the next 11 years started a chain of negative health impacts that lead me through a downward spiral, from claustrophobia, anxiety, and depression. It was photography that helped me get out of this dilemma. I used photography to help me to remind of the tranquil and peaceful settings of nature which I missed so much from back home. I don't have much money, and even though I don't consider myself poor, I don't have the luxuries in travelling for vacation to exotic locations which I could only dream of, and thus, try to squeeze out what I can from the very limited natural environment of what is left, sqm by sqm. My photographs may not be of epic senery, but it is enough which I can reflect on and give me a sense of calming that I desire. I describe my style mostly to be specific and consolidated, using simple characteristics of light, texture, and contrast to make up simple subject matter that I find intriguing enough. Photography has grown to be part of my being, and almost an obsession. I have made so many photographs over my 11 years here in Korea, and wish not it rest on my hard drive, but wish for it to be seen by others.

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