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Hans-Rudolf Stadtmann

Photographer

How would you explain to a child what your job involves?

I tell the boy / girl that I am currently putting together a big display with lots of small and large metal cars, a bit like Lego. I would like to invite you and your family along – do tell Mum and Dad.

How much does what you are currently doing relate to your studies?

A lot! Coordination and organisation with many people.

What is on your mind most at the moment?

Setting up an exhibition on the theme of ‘Creative Metalwork’: How models and works of art are created from model-making metal kits.

How important is an audience to your work?

Very important! Families, mum, dad, children, aunts, uncles, an more.

Who or what inspires you?

Recreating the world in miniature, complete with all its accessories.

What do you do for a living? Who or what funds you?

The ‘Creative Metalwork’ exhibition is funded by visitor admission fees.

How do you collaborate with others?

We are a team, and I allocate the tasks and also monitor them. As the saying goes: giving an instruction is good, but checking up on it is better!

How does your (professional) network work, and what role does it play in your day-to-day life?

As a photographer, you will find it much easier to get the shots you are looking for if you treat people with respect. It takes stamina and understanding. You need to be able to cope with mishaps and unexpected turns of events.

Where would you like to be involved or represented?

When I am looking for something, I usually find it. If not, there are other options.

How would you define success for yourself?

Action equals reaction! When I set something in motion, I must be prepared to accept what is good and reject what is unsuitable.

Is there anything you are currently missing? Anything you always miss?

I am very happy with my surroundings and with myself. You do miss something when you have misplaced it or cannot find it straight away.

Something that blows me away.

Alcoholic beverages during work.

What would you have become if not a photographer?

I would have chosen to be a professional photographer again! If I had wanted to make money, I would have become a lawyer.

Which question in never asked but should be?

There are no questions that cannot be answered. There is a solution to every problem.