Annija Muizule LOST FREEDOM: Tell us a little about yourself. How old are you and where are you from? ANNIJA MUIZULE: My name is Annija, I am 19 years old student and I come from Latvia, Northern Europe. Latvia is a beautiful country, full of forests and places which are discrete from civilization. When did you first become interested in photography? How do you think you’ve changed since then? I guess I’ve always enjoyed taking pictures and capturing moments around me. At first I took pictures only at random things, events, family get-togethers and my friends so I could store visual memories of what I have experienced. However, it all acquired a completely different meaning approximately year ago when I discovered photography as an art. I have always loved different kind of arts, but
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this was the one that suddenly fulfilled me and gave my existence a completely different perspective. I have changed a lot since then. I am fascinated by the little details in people and in nature. I try to capture emotions and things that are beyond what we usually see or notice. How do you think location impacts your work? Location has a noticeable impact over what I create. I love taking pictures in nature because it is full of life, however, I do not feel