{"id":11919,"date":"2025-02-06T10:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/?p=11919"},"modified":"2025-02-06T10:41:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:41:44","slug":"maria-sher-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/maria-sher-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"From Ugly Fruit to Still Life &amp; Storytelling: Inside Maria Sher\u2019s Creative Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-intro-text\" id=\"block_2b6ce8b1e3570615d88633eebe638e7e\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column has-large-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n        <p>From finding inspiration in &#8220;ugly&#8221; yet charming vegetables to balancing different photography styles to avoid burnout, Maria Sher&#8217;s creative process is intuitive and thoughtful. In this interview, Maria shares about composing shots, working with natural light, connecting with portrait subjects, and keeping the work fulfilling and dynamic.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_19b31d96584bee42e8dbcc057507d523\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">You create stunning still-life photography with perfect harmony between the objects, composition, lighting, and colors. Can you share more about the process you go through to get from an initial idea to your final photo?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To be honest, it all started with what\u2019s called Ugly Fruit. This is a weekly subscription here in Portugal, in which you get a few kilos of fruit and veggies from local farmers that are \u201ctoo ugly\u201d for regular grocery stores.<br \/>\nTo no one\u2019s surprise, these vegetables are absolutely charming and unique and really inspire me. I pick my veggie-heroes from a basket and make a story around them with things that lie around on my table.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Your still-life work often has delicate balances and compositions. Is everything sketched out in the finest details, or does the final composition come when setting up the scene?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My starting point is almost always an object. But also anything can trigger an idea, be it pretty light in our kitchen or a picture on Pinterest. I can spend a lot of time playing with what\u2019s in the frame, and the composition starts building itself at some point and comes into balance.<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_e1d33a678a224248c67b72038299f86c\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex portrait-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6518699\/market-stall-with-onions-and-red-mesh-bags\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6518699.jpg\" alt=\"Market stall with onions and red mesh bags Vibrant market scene showing a van loaded with onions in red mesh bags\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6398325\/colorful-food-arrangement-with-pastry,-tomatoes,-and-a-bread-twist-\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6398325.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful food arrangement with pastry, tomatoes, and a bread twist A vibrant table setting featuring a pastry on a decorative plate, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a sesame-topped bread twist.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_adcb7aae83d8f807d5119254ccc8811b\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Looking at your beautiful portfolio, we see a strong connection with food, whether in your food photography or scenes where sharing food is involved. What draws you to creating work that revolves around food?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s simple just like that \u2014 I love food. I love both cooking and eating. For me, how the food looks is as important as how it tastes. If you open my Pinterest or YouTube feeds, they are filled with food-related content. I love to understand how everything works in cooking. And I love to feed people. And every time I cook something for someone, I bear in mind all the beautiful pictures of food I\u2019ve seen on the web.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Lighting food can be challenging. If the light isn\u2019t quite right, it can make the food look unappetizing. However, you make your food look delicious and even more impressive in many different lighting scenarios. What do you look for when deciding what type of lighting works best for your scene?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To be honest, usually, I use whatever light I have. I mean that if I have an idea to shoot a dish, I\u2019ll probably go with the natural light. Most of the time, it\u2019s natural soft light from the window. Sometimes though (when I\u2019m in the mood and the food fits), I prefer the hard direct sunlight in the yard, plus a silver reflector to highlight the deepest shadows. But not too much, because I want to have enough shadows to create volume.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_5f88568dccebf71bc5c7fb740536acc4\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6267590\/gourmet-toasts-with-various-toppings\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6267590.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Gourmet Toasts with Various Toppings Delicious gourmet toasts with assorted toppings served on white plates, showcasing a hand picking one up.\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_ce503a651251cc6dd52e23d1ece67f1f\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">We love seeing when artists can work with people and make them feel completely at ease and comfortable. How do you find the people you portray, and do you have tips on creating a comfortable environment for everybody?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When I just started my portrait photography journey, I was horrified of shooting real people. It took me at least a couple of years and several courses from portrait photographers to get used to the idea. I think that the most influential for me was the workshop from Maria Krugovaya. She teaches how to shoot naked people. To do this type of photography, you need to be as careful with your subject as possible.<\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t shoot professional models; most of the people in my frame don\u2019t feel comfortable in front of a camera. Almost every session I do starts with words: \u201cTake the most comfortable position you can, close your eyes, and breathe deeply.\u201d And then I keep talking the whole time. Mostly, I ask personal questions and just talk about life. It helps the person stay relaxed and forget about the scary lens directed at them.<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_d6403cc6a2c5c9c7f58d30949c743413\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex landscape-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-landscape\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6616943\/couple-enjoying-relaxation-outdoors\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6616943.jpg\" alt=\"Couple Enjoying Relaxation Outdoors A man in a colorful shirt and towel turban smiling with a woman holding a red phone, standing outdoors under sunlight.\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-landscape\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6511366\/friends-enjoying-drinks-and-laughter-outdoors\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6511366.jpg\" alt=\"Friends Enjoying Drinks and Laughter Outdoors Two women sharing laughter and drinks at an outdoor setting, with a rustic table and food platter.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_e088c754dc1858229c15647fb088f19d\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6527037\/friends-enjoying-drinks-and-conversation-indoors\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Stocksy_unlicensed_comp_6527037.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Friends Enjoying Drinks and Conversation Indoors Group of friends gathered at a wooden table, sharing drinks and enjoying a relaxed conversation in a cozy setting.\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_5f35424d819771768bc8dd25221340ad\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Do you have any goals or plans that you are excited about?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My current goal is to gain 1k assets because I\u2019ve decided I\u2019ll celebrate it with my friends. And I want to make a couple of projects about people making things by hand: ceramics, jewelry, or woodwork.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">What is your motivation\/driving force to create your work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I just want to make beautiful pictures. I\u2019ve been doing this since I was a child. Doing photography is my way of communicating with this world.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">If you could execute any idea \u2014 with no budget restraints or logistical limits \u2014 what would it be?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I have two big ideas!<br \/>\nThe first one is a big party in a large house in the middle of nowhere, with food and decorations and a lot of guests. And the vibe\/style should be as if David Lynch created a setup for a Kinfolk issue.<br \/>\nThe second one is a cooking residency with all my friends who can cook, and together, we create a recipe book with stunning pictures.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_a718862171bc048134d7282bac7a4cb8\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6342475\/cloth-drying-on-a-line-by-a-lakeside-with-a-boat-and-peaceful-water--\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6342475.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Cloth drying on a line by a lakeside with a boat and peaceful water Striped cloth drying in the breeze near a serene lakeside with a boat docked under a peaceful sunset.\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_1dab380062c9d85bcf0f9643a4e9c885\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex left-landscape\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-landscape\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6265691\/turismo-sign-mounted-on-tiled-building\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6265691.jpg\" alt=\"Turismo Sign Mounted on Tiled Building A Turismo sign made of black 3d letters is mounted in an arch of a tiled building in Porto, Portugal\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6294655\/white-asparagus-on-shell-with-coastal-decor--\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6294655.jpg\" alt=\"White Asparagus on Shell with Coastal Decor A close-up of white asparagus spears displayed on a shell, surrounded by coral, pearls, and sandy elements, evoking a serene coastal ambiance\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_da5b1a3970c745f3b83ea3e921ace620\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Do you have any hidden talents besides creating your wonderful work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I love to cook, especially meat dishes and cakes. I started knitting a couple of years ago and recently finished my second sweater.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">How do you ensure that your work remains enjoyable and that you don\u2019t burn out when creating new content?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I do photography both as a job and as a hobby. When I feel tired from one style, I switch to another. It\u2019s one of the reasons I\u2019m happy to be a Stocksy contributor \u2014 I\u2019m not constrained by a single style or topic.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">What is the one bit of advice you wish you had known from the start?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The only way to mess up is not to do the thing. Doing the thing and getting the result you might not like is a hundred times better than no result at all.<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-fullscreen-image stocksy-image-full\" id=\"block_71f32a00f51fa710e69c6428f9be0f95\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6266113\/a-group-of-seagulls-in-a-riverside\" target=\"_blank\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6266113.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A Group of Seagulls in a Riverside Seagulls walking and flying on the empty embankment near Luis I bridge in Porto, Portugal\" \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-details\">\n        <div class=\"details-content\">\n                            <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_c31fe1b3b84ee303e2efc0ae448f7fd8\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Creative blocks can happen to everybody; what works for you to get out of them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since I can shoot whatever I want, I prefer not to push an idea when I feel stuck. For example, here on Stocksy, I\u2019m recognized by still-life photography. But in the last month, I haven\u2019t done a single still-life shot. I\u2019m a bit bothered by this, but on the other hand, I continue shooting other stuff, mostly with people in the frame. But I know that someday I\u2019ll want to shoot still life again, so I continue saving pictures in my Pinterest boards and waiting for the day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Is there something that you can not go without while creating new work? And why is this so important?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I think the most important thing is physical comfort. When I do still life at home, I need to be well-rested. Usually, I turn on music while working. If I do street photography, it\u2019s very important for me to have a good pair of boots and not carry any heavy bags. While I do post-production, I wear cozy socks and make myself a good cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_cf2917c0d39aea666b12f5e0f2f9a51c\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex left-portrait\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"http:\/\/stocksy.com\/photo\/6518762\/urban-scene-with-person-at-twilight\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6518762.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Scene with Person at Twilight A person sitting on a stairwell in an urban setting, with traffic lights and cityscape in the distance.\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-landscape\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/photo\/6342657\/silhouette-of-a-person-holding-a-skateboard-on-a-bridge-at-sunset--\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6342657.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of a person holding a skateboard on a bridge at sunset Silhouette of a person raising a skateboard on a bridge during sunset, capturing a moment of youthful freedom.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                          \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_d570c82469cd076944959126c8897820\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p><span style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Do you have any advice for contributors just starting out at Stocksy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Remember that Stocksy is not only about photography, it\u2019s also about people. You can always find support and advice from others on the platform. 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