Photographer Annemarie Gruden

—Ikaw ba ay photogenic?

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

—Paano ka nagsimula sa industriya ng photography?

—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.

—Ano ang mga mahahalagang bahagi ng isang magandang larawan sa iyong opinyon?

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Mahilig ka ba maglakbay?

—Absolutely YES.

—Ano ang pinakagusto mo sa iyong propesyon?

—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.

—Ano ang hindi mo gusto sa iyong propesyon?

—The paperwork.

—Ano ang magiging kinabukasan ng photography?

—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.

—Ano ang espesyal sa kategorya ng photography kung saan ka dalubhasa?

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

—Paano ka tumatanggap ng pagpuna?

—Constuctively.

—Mayroon bang mga trend ang photography?

—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.

—Ano ang dapat na pamantayan ng isang customer sa pagpili ng photographer?

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

—Ano ang mga bagay na dapat iwasan kapag kumukuha ng larawan?

—A bad attitude.

—Ano ang mga detalye na kadalasan ay hindi napapansin na napapansin ng photographer?

—Lighting and emotion.

—Ano ang mga umiimpluwensya sa kahalagahan ng isang larawan? Ano ang mga element nito?

—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.

—Mayroon ka bang mga propesyonal na ipinagbabawal?

—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.

—Sino ang gusto mong makasama sa pagkuha ng larawan?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Mas pipiliin mo bang magustuhan o nirerespeto?

—Respected first – likes second.

—Kapag ikaw ay naglalakbay, ano ang dinadala mo at bakit?

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

—Paano mo tinuturuan ang sarili mo na kumuha ng mas magagandang mga larawan?

—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}

—Ano ang nais mong sabihin sa iyong mga larawan?

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

—Ano ang nag-uudyok sa iyo na ipagpatuloy ang pagkuha ng mga larawan?

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

—Ang iyong magulang ba ay dapat naging mas o hindi gaanong istrikto?

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

—Kailan ka ganap na nasisiyahan sa iyong trabaho?

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

—Naniniwala ka ba sa tradisyunal na mga papel para mga sa lalaki at babae?

—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.

—Mabilis ka ba makipagkaibigan?

—I like to think so.

—Mayroon bang buhay pagkatapos ng kasal?

—Absolutely.

—Ang pinakamahalagang bagay sa buhay ay:

—LOVE & the occasional Starbucks

—Ang pinakanakakainis na bagay sa buhay ay:

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

—Ano ang nais mong baguhin sa iyong sarili?

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

—Maaari ka bang magbigay ng mga tip para sa mga photographer na nagsisimula pa lamang?

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