Fotograf Annemarie Gruden

—Er du fotogen?

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

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—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.

—Hvad er de vigtigste komponenter i et godt billede efter din mening?

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—Absolutely YES.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—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.

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—The paperwork.

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—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.

—Hvad er der specielt ved den fotografigenre, du specialiserer dig i?

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

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—Constuctively.

—Er der nogen tendenser inden for fotografering?

—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.

—Hvad bør kriterierne være for en kunde, der skal vælge en fotograf?

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

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

—A bad attitude.

—Hvilke detaljer, der som regel går ubemærket hen, vil en fotograf bemærke?

—Lighting and emotion.

—Hvad påvirker værdien af et foto? Hvilke elementer indeholder det?

—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.

—Har du nogen professionelle tabuemner?

—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.

—Hvem ville du gerne fotografere sammen med?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Foretrækker du, at folk kan lide dig, eller at de respekterer dig?

—Respected first – likes second.

—Når du skal rejse, hvad tager du så med dig, og hvorfor?

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

—Hvordan uddanner du dig selv til at tage bedre billeder?

—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}

—Hvad vil du gerne fortælle med dine fotografier?

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

—Hvad motiverer dig til at fortsætte med at tage billeder?

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

—Burde dine forældre have været mere eller mindre strikse?

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

—Hvornår er du helt tilfreds med dit arbejde?

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

—Tror du på de traditionelle mande- og kvinderoller?

—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.

—Har du let ved at få nye venner?

—I like to think so.

—Er der liv efter ægteskabet?

—Absolutely.

—Det bedste ved livet er:

—LOVE & the occasional Starbucks

—Det mest irriterende ved livet er:

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

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre ved dig selv?

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

—Kan du give et par råd til de fotografer, som lige er startet?

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