Fotograaf Annemarie Gruden

—Bent u fotogeniek?

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

—Hoe bent u beland in de fotografie-industrie?

—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.

—Wat zijn volgens u de belangrijkste elementen van een goede foto?

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Houdt u van reizen?

—Absolutely YES.

—Wat vindt u het leukst aan uw beroep?

—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.

—Wat vindt u het minst leuk aan uw beroep?

—The paperwork.

—Wat ziet u de toekomst van fotografie?

—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.

—Wat is er bijzonder aan het fotografiegenre waarin u zich specialiseert?

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

—Hoe gaat u om met kritiek?

—Constuctively.

—Zijn er bepaalde trends in fotografie?

—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.

—Welke criteria moet de klant hanteren bij het kiezen van een fotograaf?

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

—Wat is er totaal uit den boze bij het fotograferen?

—A bad attitude.

—Welke details die vaak onopgemerkt gaan, kan een fotograaf vastleggen?

—Lighting and emotion.

—Wat beïnvloedt de waarde van een foto? Wat zijn de elementen ervan?

—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.

—Heeft u bepaalde taboes op professioneel vlak?

—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.

—Met wie zou u graag fotograferen?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Bent u liever graag gezien of gerespecteerd?

—Respected first – likes second.

—Wat neemt u mee op reis en waarom?

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

—Hoe leert u bij om betere foto's te maken?

—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}

—Wat wil u graag zeggen met uw foto's?

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

—Wat motiveert u om foto's te blijven maken?

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

—Hadden uw ouders strenger of minder streng moeten zijn?

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

—Wanneer bent u helemaal tevreden over uw werk?

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

—Gelooft u in een traditionele rolverdeling voor man en vrouw?

—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.

—Maakt u gemakkelijk vrienden?

—I like to think so.

—Is er een leven na het huwelijk?

—Absolutely.

—Het beste in het leven is:

—LOVE & the occasional Starbucks

—Het vervelendste in het leven is:

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

—Wat zou u graag veranderen aan uzelf?

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

—Kan u tips geven voor beginnende fotografen?

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