The last thing I imagined when I started writing Project Home was sitting down with photographers I admire. But here we are.
This project began as a way to explore what home means across different places and cultures, using photography as the main medium to support the storytelling. And when I saw För in my local photobook store, I instantly felt this book was more than a collection of images. It was a whole and unique world, it challenged the idea that home is a location.
If you’re not familiar, I highly recommend you to follow and check her work here.
Iceland is often shown as a place of epic landscapes, untouched nature, remote locations, and almost uninhabited. But Agnieszka’s work is the opposite. Her images are raw, intimate, and full of life. They introduce us to the people who have built their lives there, in extreme weather, in close-knit communities. It’s a side of Iceland most of us have never seen.
In this short interview, we talk about her journey, and most of all, we talk about home and belonging.
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👇 Here’s what to expect in this episode:
🎧 Timestamps
00:00 - 00:48 | Introduction
Meet Agnieszka and discover the book.
00:49 - 6:01 | The Origin of För
How an email led to the creation of the book.
Why working without a fixed project may unlock creative freedom.
06:02 - 10:35 | Photographing Iceland Differently
Beyond breathtaking landscapes: why people are at the heart of Agnieszka’s work.
Finding beauty in everyday moments rather than grand scenery.
10:36 - 16:06 | Large Format Photography
Spending 35 years with the same camera.
Combining film and digital photography in Iceland’s wild weather.
16:07 - 21:08 | Defining Home
“Þetta reddast” mentality.
What truly makes a place feel like home? (Hint: it’s not the location)
21:09 - 23:22 | Advice for Those Afraid of Change
How creativity can help you build connections in a new place.
23:23 - 23:50 | Closing Remarks
Enjoyed the episode? Let me know your thoughts and who you'd love to hear next!
The book was published by Trespasser in 2024 and you may be able to find a copy at your local photobook shop.
Thank you for your time!
If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy the conversation with Lisa Bukreyeva and her life in Ukraine during wartime.
Until the next one,
Much love.
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