Fotograf Annemarie Gruden

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—I believe we are all photogenic. Beauty starts on the inside and it radiates out.

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—Backwards through the fashion and editorial industry that I grew up as a photographer in Calgary. I moved to Ottawa and applied my talents on the wedding industry with the photography skills I learned in the fashion industry.

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Cestujete rádi?

—Absolutely YES.

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—Th formula for photography stands true and consistent, lighting composition exposures so that supports my need for consistency BUT I love the variation I find in locations, clients and every project is just that little bit different to keep me excited about creating images and capturing life changing moments.

—Co se vám líbí nejméně na vaší profesi?

—The paperwork.

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—I see wedding photography as an editorial. I LOVE documenting the day in the life elements at each wedding. Wedding photography progress's as does the world around us.

—Co je výjimečného na žánru fotografií, na který se specializujete?

—The people I get to meet. Capturing moments for them to look back on for years to come.

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—Constuctively.

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

—As in any profession yes. Do I get stuck in them, sometimes... but sometimes its nice to add a few new elements to the creative game. Personal style and industry knowledge is always growing and changing slightly.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—Personality and photographic style. Make sure you like both.

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

—A bad attitude.

—Jakých detailů, které obvykle projdou bez povšimnutí, si může fotograf všimnout?

—Lighting and emotion.

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—Timeline elements. does it still scream greatness after 6 months a year even... Composition, lighting, does the emotion of the moment or personality shine thru. These elements are key for me.

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—Momma razzi's... and any other person who's picked up a DSLR and call themselves a professional with no knowledge of the industry or training.

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—Respected first – likes second.

—Když cestujete, co si berete s sebou a proč?

—ALL my favourite cameras and lenses. So I don't miss that shot...

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—Always be open to learning and seeing new things. I studied for 4years at an Art College BUT I believe you have to study somewhere for a foundation then you learn the art and craft of the profession by actually shooting {mentoring with a PRO is always a good place to learn the day to day elements of photography}

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—I like to capture beauty and moments that tell stories. Images that uplift and give a sense of pleasure or peace to the viewer.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—I've always been in the arts... I wouldn't know how to be anything else.

—Měli vaši rodiče být méně nebo více přísní?

—NO, They allowed me to be me and pursue my artistic side, hence falling into photography and loving it.

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—When client smiles, sometimes cries tears of joy at the images captured. I know I've done my job well.

—Věříte v tradiční role mužů a žen?

—Not really. We all play pretty equal roles in life, we are her to support and nurture each other to walk through this journey we call life.

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—I like to think so.

—Existuje život po svatbě?

—Absolutely.

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—LOVE & the occasional Starbucks

—Nejotravnější věc v životě je:

—Telemarketers that always have the best solution to get higher rankings on google ~ LOL

—Co byste chtěli změnit na sobě?

—I would LOVE more creative time, to just make art.

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

—Work for a PRO, ask lots of questions and observe.