JONATHAN CHERRY: What gets you up in the morning?
VALENTINA SARRITZU: Thoughts about what I am doing during the day.
JC: Are there any emerging photographers inspiring you at the moment?
VS: Lots. To name a few, I recommend my friend Giulia Muraglia and also Daniel Griffin, Hannes Caspar & Grit Siwonia .
JC: What is your current project all about?
VS: I don’t know if it can be defined as a project but I’m trying to document my daily life compared to people and places that surround me. It’s a much more personal approach that allows me to capture moments and memories andfor doing this I use the analog photography. One of my resolutions for the new year is to photograph more and concentrate on the portrait, the thing I love most. In addition, I would like to improve my black and white to recognize in it.
JC: What initially drew you to photography?
VS: I always had a camera in hand to take souvenir photos or play, but I discovered its potential after meeting flickr.
JC: How do you find juggling personal & commercial work?
VS: It’s a really good question. I think it’s important to find a balance between your creativity and what the customer wants. I am not very good at compromising, but I think it might be a good exercise for the photographer to keep customers happy and at the same time to give a personal touch to the work required.
JC: Any advice to recent photography graduates?
VS: First of all trust yourself. Keep shooting, be patience and don’t give up.
JC: Favourite tree?
VS: The Cherry Tree
