by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 10th of October 2022    

Sherin Abdou is a Brazilian photographer always in search for new ways to express her deepest feelings. 
Her work, often painterly, is full of poetry evoking dreams and fantasy.  Each of her images tells a story which can freely be read by the viewers.
She quotes: “When I click, I don't think!!!  I feel...”
Let us immerse ourselves in her world through this interview.

'Pulse'

I'm a poetic photographer, an authentic dreamer and passionate for what I create, using my own style in photo art so that my creative voice can reach and touch people's hearts, minds and souls. Photography and cameras were always present in my life since I was a kid.

My father was a great photography lover.  He photographed us everyday when we were kids, long before the digital era. He used semi-professional cameras. He developed his film rolls himself and processed his images in a dark room. I was always extremely curious imagining how he did it and sharing his passion since a very young age. 

As a teen, I started taking pictures of my family and anything that caught my attention. At that time, I wanted to go to the Art school, but I ended up studying Biology.  I always loved Art in all its forms. I enjoyed  painting and did it for many years, oil on canvas, drawings etc. I was fascinated by the layers and the colour blends giving me inner satisfaction and joy.

So, I guess that photography came into my life very naturally.  I just knew since the beginning that it would be an eternal passion. Exposing my art started in 2012 when I found out about sharing photography online and on professional  platforms. 

As an amateur photographer and a sea lover, I started sharing my artistic seascapes, using lightroom and photoshop, to enhance the light, the colours and the textures. I wanted my signature on my images using sublime colour combinations with glimpses of thoughts, drama and much more. I have my own way of feeling and seeing things around me.  My photographs reveal my personality.

For each image, I prepare every step in my mind. First I'm thinking about how I imagine it. Most of the time the idea is drawn on paper before taking the photo. I'm using a Nikon D 810 and a variety of lenses.  Processing my images sometimes takes more than three days depending on how I want to achieve it as I had it in mind.

Photography became a kind of a therapy along the years, reflecting my life through all the phases I went through.
Every now and then, I create abstract images, self portraits and concepts in which I am present, yet avoiding the focus on myself. I wanted those images to reflect my emotions, my feelings and my longings. I don't like to explain the idea or meaning beyond my work.  I prefer the viewers to discover their own story in my photographs.  

“Late Spring“ is on of my all favourite conceptual images.
I love the sensuality, the romance, the poetry and the strong emotions one can perceive through the woman's veil.
To me it shows a powerful and intriguing drama!

I'm always in search of strategies to express my feelings in different ways, by using new techniques and styles. I never stop learning from so many amazing photographers and masters all around the world.  I'm inspired by all of them and not by a specific one.

I love everything that catches my attention and touches my heart...
If I manage to transmit this and to give a true meaning to my work, I know then that I've done my job well and that I reached my goal.

So, I guess that if one wants to make images which stand out, each detail is essential: the title, the concept, the processing, the editing till the end result. Art is all about the connection with the soul, with the world and people around us. It establishes a kind of synergy including energy, expressions, feelings and sensations.

I truly think that the 1x crew and members perceived it through my work and I'm totally thrilled and honoured to be a part of this amazing community. I do appreciate a lot their consideration and the great feedback and opportunity to continuously enrich and improve my work!!

'Breath the wild'

'Among the shadows'

'Silent dream'

'IDO'

'Life has it's way'

'Água Viva'

'May it be'

'LOBA'

'Handle'

'Scream'

'Primavera'

'Theater prelude'

'Vida que segue'

'Eye open wide'

'Vem chegando o Verão'