At SK Innovation and its affiliates, we believe that a balanced life fuels both personal happiness and professional success. As an overseas subsidiary of SK IE Technology, SK hi-tech battery materials Poland (SKBMP) is proud to be home to team members who are not just experts in their field, but also passionate individuals with rich hobbies and diverse interests. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Łukasz Grudzień, a dedicated Shift Leader in our CCS Production department, whose unique blend of technical expertise and artistic talent perfectly embodies this balance. Join us as we explore Łukasz’s inspiring journey from battery materials to breathtaking dog photography.
*CCS: Ceramic Coated Separator, a technology that applies a fine ceramic layer on the separator, which reduces the risk of fire by preventing deformation or contraction of the separator as much as possible despite the heat emitted from large batteries. SK IE Technology’s CCS is self-developed by the company.

Hello, I’m Łukasz Grudzień, and I’ve been a proud member of SK hi-tech battery materials Poland (SKBMP) for over three years. In my role as a Shift Leader in the CCS Production department, I oversee a team of 18 employees. Our primary task is the application of ceramic coating to battery separators.

While my professional life keeps me busy, my true passion lies in photography—a hobby that is incredibly fulfilling. Thanks to the shift system at SKBMP, I’ve been able to dedicate substantial time to this creative pursuit.

Initially, my photographic interests were centered around landscapes and various subjects. However, my focus shifted dramatically after attending a dog show. It was there I experienced an epiphany: “This is it! This is my place on Earth!” Since that transformative moment over five years ago, I have dedicated myself wholeheartedly to dog photography.

Dogs possess a unique ability to evoke feelings of calm and relaxation in people, and I feel the same serene energy when photographing them. Through my dog photos, I aim to share this healing energy with others. This work brings me immense joy and fulfillment.

Some photos taken by Łukasz Grudzień

My ambitious goal is to photograph all the dog breeds in the world. Nearly a year ago, I launched a project called “Rasowa Fotka,” which translates to “Purebred Pics.” This project aims to celebrate and promote every dog breed. So far, my studio has welcomed 150 different breeds, and that number continues to grow each month. Considering there are approximately 470 recognized dog breeds worldwide, I anticipate traveling to various countries to complete this project, since many breeds are not available in Poland.

In addition to my work on “Rasowa Fotka,” I regularly collaborate with a shelter in Katowice. Dogs from the shelter visit my studio for photo sessions, and the resulting images are shared on the shelter’s social media platforms. I am proud to say that many of these photographs have played a role in finding new homes for the dogs.

For those interested in learning more about my work, simply search “fotograf na 4 łapy” (“four paws photographer”) or “psi fotograf Jaworzno” (“dog photographer in Jaworzno”). You will find all the information you need about my photography and view my portfolio. Feel free to contact me if you’d like to connect or collaborate.

▲ Łukasz Grudzień’s Instagram account