Fotograf Annemarie Gruden

—Fotogenični ste?

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

—Kako ste ušli u svet fotografije?

—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.

—Šta smatrate da su ključni elementi dobre fotografije?

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Volite putovanja?

—Absolutely YES.

—Šta najviše volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—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.

—Šta najmanje volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—The paperwork.

—Kakva će biti budućnost fotografije?

—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.

—Šta je posebno kod vrste fotografije koja je vaša specijalnost?

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

—Kako podnosite kritiku?

—Constuctively.

—Da li u fotografiji postoje trendovi?

—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.

—Šta treba da budu kriterijumi kada klijent bira fotografa?

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

—Šta treba izbegavati kod snimanja?

—A bad attitude.

—Koje najčešće neprimetne detalje primećuje fotograf?

—Lighting and emotion.

—Šta utiče na vrednost fotografije? Šta su njeni elementi?

—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.

—Da li za vas u poslu postoji nešto zabranjeno?

—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.

—Sa kim biste želeli da sarađujete?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Da li biste pre bili voljeni ili poštovani?

—Respected first – likes second.

—Šta nosite sa sobom na putovanja i zašto?

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

—Kako se edukujete da biste bolje fotografisali?

—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}

—Šta želite da poručite svojim fotografijama?

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

—Šta vas motiviše da se i dalje bavite fotografijom?

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

—Da li mislite da su vaši roditelji bili premalo ili previše strogi?

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

—Kad ste potpuno zadovoljni svojim radom?

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

—Da li verujete u tradicionalne uloge muškaraca i žena?

—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.

—Da li lako sklapate prijateljstva?

—I like to think so.

—Da li postoji život posle braka?

—Absolutely.

—Najbolja stvar u životu je:

—LOVE & the occasional Starbucks

—Najiritantnija stvar u životu je:

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

—Šta biste promenili kod sebe?

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

—Da li imate neki savet za fotografe koji tek počinju?

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