Interview
Eliyan Cohen
United States
Eliyan Cohen is a college graduate and a New York-based freelance photographer. An ardent lover for nature and colours, she expresses them in the form of amazing photographs.
1 Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?
My name is Eliyan Cohen. Photography was my childhood hobby. However, I started doing it as professional since my college days.
2 Where did you study photography?
I started studying photography in Tehran, Iran and continued that in New York, United Stated.
3 Do you remember your first shot? What was it?
Yes, A color shot from an art-book with a hand on it. All the scene scene positioning was arranged by myself, which was a kind of doing stage photography.
4 What equipment do you use?
Digital Camera
5 What do you hope to achieve?
Become an international photographer
6 What compliment inspired/touched you the most?
Nature
7 What inspires your unique storytelling?
The phenomenon law of nature.
8 What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?
Nature Quickness Passion
9 Congratulations! As the winner of the MUSE Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?
My Language is understandable to the rest of the world.
10 Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2021 MUSE Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?
Dream... This is my definition of well-ordered but hectic commotion of the citY. Whatever... Human beings' constructions versus the nature around that. I chose them to enter because NYC stories, nature and its other aspects in one of my passion topics to talk about.
11 How has winning an award developed your career?
very good
12 Name 1-3 photographers who have inspired you.
Micheal Kenna Ansel Adams Edward Weston
13 What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?
Get along with the subject then start shooting...
14 What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?
Know yourself first
15 What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?
Don't give up
16 How do you stay in that space of being receptive to new information and knowledge?
Social Media
17 Anything else you would like to add to the interview?
Thanks for the opportunity !
