Cityscape nominee

Under this exhausting city, do you have a dream? I was crying, screaming, dreaming and healing from this horrible state of mind. I need a break, for escaping from all nightmares. Would you join in for this escapism journey to utopia?

The photos were taken by Minolta x370 film camera, with the use of Lomochrome purple filter. The manipulation of colours, with the composition and model's expressions, trying to portray the idea of city X utopia contradiction.

Triple exposure is used with one of the portraits, to discuss with you about all stress and pressures everyone's encountering.

“Why do you take pictures? What is the story behind your photography?” A question I’m asked for frequently.

The reason I take pictures, not just a documentation of my everyday life, but also to portray what is called “perfect” in my mind.

“Films are not dead”, and that aids me to create personal mood and atmosphere in within one frame.
For me, photographs aren’t just purely about moments captured, but also ongoing imagery running inside your mind.

It’s a media to share, to promote and to inspire others, it’s a universal language that suits everyone, and all you need is an eye with appreciation to understand it.

I wouldn’t call myself as a professional photographer because I do not agree that technics or gears are as important.

I would instead call myself an artist as well an image creator, where you will see vital contents, contexts, feelings and stories from behind.

Lastly, I hope you enjoy the journey of Niko’s vision from my photographic collection, that’s what’s most important.