If one were to gather the opinions of photographers by asking them to name a single value of the photographic medium, a sizeable collection of dissenting statements would emerge. For me, what is captivating is the multiplicity of niches that can be occupied, despite the vast number of photographers. Especially today, in the e-society. The pressure to define myself as a photographer followed me for some time. “I’m going to be like Tomaszewski, Sikora, Ławnik. Or maybe Adams straight away!” And so, slowly, a folder was created with photographs that I could describe as poor copies of the beautiful photographs of the Masters. Finally came to a halt. Why? To what end am I trying to make so many unsuccessful fakes. Of course, when one looks at an unsigned photograph and can identify the author – this will be evidence of his or her distinctive style. But do my photographs have to shout from a distance: that’s him! He’s the one who took this photo! Do you see? If there is such an attitude in someone, they should look for another passion at the earliest opportunity. I recognise my photos. That is enough for me, because I see in them not only the places I have visited. I find in them emotions, memories, joy. Isn’t that what it’s all about! Photography is that wonderful field (it’s not the only one, of course) in which everyone finds their place, their own niche. You just have to bend down. The key is humility. General recognition does not automatically ensure a unique, exceptional quality and value. If a photograph (or a series of them) tells a story, shows emotion and captures the inner states of the people captured – it fulfils its purpose. And I am in no way narrowing the space of photographic richness. After all, an archivist photographing a collection of documents will only and until record them. He or she will not arouse great emotion in the viewer. A camera is like a good pair of shoes! It doesn’t matter what colour they are or what laces they have or what top company manufactured them. What matters is that they lead us to good places, to good people, and do not cause imprints. The camera should not exert pressure. It is a tool. As much as and only as much as! You will fall in love with photography when you realise that the most beautiful niche is the one you have occupied. Your photographic niche.