Julia Trotti Photography

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What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

I use a Canon 5d mkiii with two prime lenses – the 85mm f1.2 and 35mm f1.4. I don’t use any extra lighting or reflectors in my work.

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

I can’t say anything bad about my equipment, I sort of see my camera and lenses just as a tool to create what I envision. It’s up to me to make what I have work, so I can’t really complain about my equipment!

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

I love the 85mm f1.2 – the images produced by this lens are so beautiful! It has a crisp focus and amazing bokeh, and the colours that come naturally without editing are fantastic.

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

My camera body and my two lenses, but this goes for any shoot I go to!

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

I use Lightroom 4 with my Digital Film Actions presets to colour my photos, and I use Photoshop to lightly retouch them.

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

I first started taking photos 4 years ago. I find inspiration everywhere, but mostly I am inspired by beautiful locations and interesting faces.

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

Portrait photography will always be my favourite. While I am quite shy in person, taking photos has lead me to get to know people in a way I never imagined.

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

My goal instead is to photograph for as long as it makes me happy, which feels like forever at the moment. I would love to travel the world hosting workshops and shooting campaigns for amazing brands.

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/paperaeroplanes/9351841838/ This is one of my favourite photos. We spent a day shooting on a cliff overlooking the endless ocean. It was ridiculously windy and cold but Megan, our model for the day, was such a trooper and kept pushing even though her skin was crawling with goosebumps. I think this is my favourite photo because it is one of those moments where all the negative elements of the day just transform for a second into something special.

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

Portrait & fashion photography. I’m pretty sure 90% of my portfolio consists of photos of people!

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

Ben Trovato is one of my favourite fashion websites. I always find myself awing at the beautiful photos they post.

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

Photography has helped me learn to follow my dreams regardless of what happens. After photographing for so many years it’s only inevitable to be faced with challenges every now and then, so my biggest lesson learnt is being able to stay true to myself with any situation I am faced with.

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

My partner Dan is a talented videographer who specialises in fashion films. I don’t want to be biased, but I definitely think he needs more recognition for his amazing work! His website is www.imakefilms.com.au