A seriously talented photographer born in Poland, Radek Janicki, recently made Virginia his home. He brings with him over 25 years of photographic achievement (and a bag full of non-trivial equipment!) that he applies to all his photo projects – advertising, fashion shoots and wedding documentaries. A traveller and outdoors loving person, Radek began his adventure with photography shooting landsca
pes, wildlife and macro objects in the pre-digital era. If you think taking nature photos is a synch, try making a lion smile at the camera or ask butterflies to wait till you set up the lights in the forest. Radek learned the discipline of making the best out of available conditions (subject, light, location and camera) on the spot and not rely on computers and software to take a good picture. The artist came to US from Kenya, where he worked for 3 years. Before that he spent 6 years in Indonesia. He has been photographing the Jakarta’s high society, who’s who in fashion and TV and for the finest of Jakarta’s establishments, including the swanky new Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Also in Nairobi Radek was photographer of celebrities and became celebrity himself. He and his pictures were seen in TV, magazines and newspapers in Kenya. He was also featured in Indonesian Esquire not unlike his clients! Well, this thanks to Harper Publishing, and a successful photo exhibition "Worlds Apart" at the prestigious Indonesian National Gallery. Toasted by the diplomatic and art society as "impressive", the exhibit shows that Radek’s photos are, er, not just another pretty face (although they mostly are!). They are also arty and skilful! He is the author of numerous other photographic exhibits held in Europe and Africa; hundreds of his pictures have been published in photographic albums, textbooks, postcards, calendars and magazines in the countries of Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. He has won in the annual photographic competition organized by prestigious International Federation of Wildlife Photographers. Recently, Radek is focused on providing photographic services for marketing campaigns in US. His talent is supported by broad experience and modern high-end equipment (Canon DSLR system). Combined with his reliability, no wonder why clients are saying "cheese" off his camera. And who would have thought this camera slinger also had an intellectual side? Radek studied geography and completed his doctorate in environmental science. He worked as a university professor and researcher and continues to consult for international organizations on Geographic Information Systems.
