Colorizing photos is a lonely process. Before I even begin the colorization itself, I spend hours – or even days – reading, researching, studying, and finding stories. /1
It is time-consuming, sometimes emotionally draining, but just as enjoyable.
My work gave me the opportunity to meet incredible people: teachers, renowned historians, authors; and some became close friends.
But... /2
... even though all these encounters mean a lot to me, none of them are or were able to prepare me for the moments when I have the opportunity to talk to relatives of people portrayed in the photos that I colorized. /3