A fraction of a second

Welcome to my world!

If you're seeking for a photographer, a souvenir maker or you dream of a portrait that will take your image to a higher level, you've come to the relevant place!

I'm delighted that we can meet in the creative field of painting with the light.

My name is Ewa Brykowska. I could describe myself as an attentive observer, the photographer of your memories...

My creative work is a combination of passion for photography, love for prints and fascination for art.

Capturing in the frame the fractions of seconds that make up "that" decisive moment became my great passion many years ago... which made me aware of exploring the work of Henri Cartier Bresson, the father of the concept of "the decisive moment".

Therefore, with you in mind, I have created A fraction of a second.

From that moment on, my mission became capturing your memories and transferring them into a materialized form - high-quality prints... beautiful, unique, priceless souvenirs for you and your families. What's more, I can also produce a unique video for you full of magical moments. I will be happy to talk to you about it :-)

Not uncritically succumbing to momentary trends, I follow my own artistic path, listening to my own creative intuition.

As a parent I know perfectly well how quickly our children change. Especially the youngest ones. With a smartphone, we take thousands of quick shots that are important in everyday communication with family and friends. A sign of today's times...

It's certain BUT...

Will these photos stay with you forever?

Nowadays, when we're flooded with thousands of digital images, having a beautiful printout of a photo in your hands, framed in an appropriate frame, becomes priceless and timeless. An unprinted photo doesn't physically exist, it's easy to lose it. Moreover, it gets lost among thousands of stored digital images.

Professional photo sessions and high-quality prints have a special purpose. This is the story and heritage of your life, which should be immortalized with great sensitivity and presented in a unique form, giving them a beautiful setting... the photograph held in your hands becomes a personal work of art for you. These are no longer some virtual, digital images. This is a real photography!

Time is passing inexorably, so do not hesitate and make an appointment for a unique photo session to together capture in the frame and materialize what is important to you...

... Create your story with me ...

Here are some things you should know about me :-)

I speak Polish, English and French.

From an early age, I showed manual skills and a love of art. My biggest dream was to apply to the Academy of Fine Arts but pragmatism then triumphed over passion so I graduated master's degree from the Faculty of Law and Administration in Lodz in Poland.

Fortunately, life plays tricks on us! I could't escape destiny ;-)

I became seriously interested in photography many years ago which coincided with the birth of my first child. Naturally, I couldn't stop capturing fleeting and priceless moments of my own newborn baby...

Finally my dreams came true! I studied photography in Paris at Spéos - École de Photographie having obtained the European title of Master of Photography (specialization: Studio) and the French professional title of photographer - RNCP, where I learned all the secrets of photography, as well photographic, lighting and printing techniques.

Following my heart, I also completed a professional course introducing the noble photographic process - the wet collodion plate at Studio Ambrotype in Paris, conducted by Mélanie-Jane Frey, a world authority in this field.

My works have been awarded many times in international photo competitions (ND Awards, IPA, MIFA, APA, DFA), as well as published and presented at many exhibitions in Paris, Geneva and Chania. Details below.

What else about me? I enjoy spending time with books on art, good coffee, long walks and capturing in the frame fractions of seconds that make up "that" decisive moment...

The most important things in my life are: love, health, photographic creativity and endless curiosity about the world.

See you soon !
... on a coffee, on a walk or at OUR PHOTO SESSION...

Here you can see me during my work. Photographs by my friend © Warun NANTHASAKULKARN.

Awards

2023 - Photo competition Les Voiles d’Yvoire, France | 6th place Port Category (October 2023)

2022 - The International Photography Awards | Official Selection in the Children Portrait Category (IPA 2022)

2022 - Documentary Family Awards | Finalist (DFA 2021 Fall Awards)

2021 - Neutral Density Photography Awards | Honorable Mention Award in the Children Portrait Category (ND Awards 2021)

2021 - The International Photography Awards | Honorable Mention Award in the Children Portrait Category (IPA 2021)

2021 - The Moscow International Photo Awards | Honorable Mention Award in the Children Portrait Category (MIFA 2021)

2021 - Annual Photography Awards | Honorable Mention Award in the Portrait Category (APA 2020)

Exhibitions & Publications

2023 - Les Voiles d'Yvoire 2023 | the Book | Yvoire, France | December 2023

2023 - Swiss Photo Club | MABE Gallery | collective exhibition | Genève, Suisse | October-November 2023

2023 - Swiss Photo Club | MABE Gallery | collective exhibition | Genève, Suisse | July 2023

2023 - Swiss Photo Club | Humanit’Art Gallery | collective exhibition | Genève, Suisse | March 2023

2022 - Swiss Photo Club | Humanit’Art Gallery | collective exhibition | Genève, Suisse| October-November 2022

2022 - 2024 | Vogue|PhotoVogue

2022 - Blank Wall Gallery | collective exhibition | Chania International Photo festival 2022 | Chania, Crete, Greece | July 2022

2022 - Lodz Photographic Society | collective exhibition "Self-portrait in square" | Lodz, Poland | January 2022