Fotograf Annemarie Gruden

—Czy jesteś fotogeniczny/fotogeniczna?

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

—Co sprawiło, że zajmujesz się fotografią?

—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.

—Jakie twoim zdaniem są najważniejsze czynniki decydujące o dobrym zdjęciu?

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Kochasz podróże?

—Absolutely YES.

—Co najbardziej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—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 najmniej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—The paperwork.

—Jaka będzie przyszłość fotografii?

—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 wyróżnia rodzaj fotografii, którym się zajmujesz?

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

—Jak radzisz sobie z krytyk?

—Constuctively.

—Czy w fotografii panują jakieś trendy?

—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.

—Jakie kryteria powinien przyjąć klient przy wyborze fotografa?

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

—Co jest absolutnie niedozwolone podczas sesji?

—A bad attitude.

—Jakie zwykle niezauważane szczegóły może uchwycić fotograf?

—Lighting and emotion.

—Co wpływa na wartość zdjęcia? Jakie są jego składowe?

—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.

—Czy masz zawodowe 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.

—Z kim marzy ci się fotografować?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Wolisz, aby cię lubiano czy szanowano?

—Respected first – likes second.

—Co zabierasz ze sob w podróż i dlaczego?

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

—Jak uczysz się robić lepsze zdjęcia?

—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 chcesz przekazać poprzez swoje 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 motywuje cię do dalszej pracy w fotografii?

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

—Uważasz, że twoi rodzice powinni byli być bardziej czy mniej surowi?

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

—Kiedy twoja praca w pełni cię zadowala?

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

—Czy wierzysz w tradycyjne role mężczyzny i kobiety?

—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.

—Czy łatwo się zaprzyjaźniasz?

—I like to think so.

—Czy istnieje życie po małżeństwie?

—Absolutely.

—W życiu najlepsze jest:

—LOVE & the occasional Starbucks

—W życiu najbardziej irytuje mnie:

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

—Co chcesz zmienić w sobie?

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

—Czy możesz udzielić kilka wskazówek początkującym fotografom?

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