Fotograf Annemarie Gruden

—Ste fotogenický?

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

—Ako ste sa dostali do fotografického priemyslu?

—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.

—Aké sú podľa vás najdôležitejšie súčasti dobrej fotografie?

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Máte radi cestovanie?

—Absolutely YES.

—Čo máte najradšej na vašej profesii?

—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.

—Čo sa vám páči najmenej na vašej profesii?

—The paperwork.

—Aká bude budúcnosť fotenia?

—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.

—Čo je výnimočné na žánri fotografií, na ktorý sa špecializujete?

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

—Ako zvládate kritiku?

—Constuctively.

—Sú nejaké trendy v oblasti 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.

—Aké by mal mať zákazník kritérium pri výbere fotografa?

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

—Čomu sa určite vyhnúť pri práci?

—A bad attitude.

—Aké detaily, ktoré zvyčajne prejdú bez povšimnutia, si môže fotograf všimnúť?

—Lighting and emotion.

—Čo ovplyvňuje hodnotu fotografie? Aké sú jej 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 nejaké profesionálne 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 by ste chceli fotografovať?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Boli by ste radšej obľúbení alebo rešpektovaní?

—Respected first – likes second.

—Keď cestujete, čo si so sebou beriete a prečo?

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

—Ako sa vzdelávate, aby ste robili lepšie 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}

—Čo by ste chceli povedať cez 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.

—Čo vás motivuje v ďalšom fotografovaní?

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

—Mali byť vaši rodičia menej alebo viac prísni?

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

—Kedy ste úplne spokojní s vašou prácou?

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

—Veríte v tradičné role mužov a žien?

—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.

—Získavate ľahko nových priateľov?

—I like to think so.

—Existuje život po svadbe?

—Absolutely.

—Najlepšia vec v živote je:

—LOVE & the occasional Starbucks

—Najviac znepokojujúca vec v živote je:

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

—Čo by ste chceli zmeniť na sebe?

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

—Môžete dať niekoľko tipov pre fotografov, ktorí práve začínajú?

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