Julie De Waroquier Photography

 http://www.juliedewaroquier.com/

 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-de-Waroquier/122494317108

 

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

I own a Nikon d700, a 50 mm1.4 and a 18-55 that I rarely use. I also use a tripod, especially when I take self-portraits.
 

 

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

 I don’t need a lot of equipment, I’m satisfied with what I have because I can achieve various effects with the wide aperture of the lens, and take high quality shots because of the great sensor of the d700. However I’d like to try new lenses, to get a new vision.
 
 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

The 50mm1.4, because it’s been my best friend for 5 years.

 

 

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

All the equipment detailed above, and basic props, such as a white dress or fake flowers, to be able to dress a model if have an unexpected idea.

 

 

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

 I started with Gimp but I’ve been using Photoshop for several months now.

 

 

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

I started photography 5 years ago, though at first it could merely be called “photography”. Inspiration is quite unconscious for me, my ideas come spontaneously from everything that I like, memories, feelings,… it’s all mixed in my mind, and I try to express it through more or less conceptualized pictures.

I take pictures in 3 steps. First, I elaborate the idea, I draw a little sketch and try to organize every detail. Then, during the photoshoot, I try to reproduce my idea as closely as possible. Finally, I edit the picture (from basic editing to photomontage).
 

 

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

The style of photography which I like the most could be called “surreal”, because I love when photography, which is supposed to “catch the moment”, finally manages to create the moment. I like when a picture surprises me, moves me and makes me think at the same time.
 
 

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

I try to express universal wonders. In my photography, I want to show mental pictures that we could all have in mind. And I think it’s an endless task!
 
 
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

It changes all the time, because I put all my soul in each of my pictures. At the moment, it would be “Burning tears”: http://a3.4ormat.com/vfs/4498/thumbs/5263145/1600×1200.jpg

 
 

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.

I suppose it can fit in surreal or fine art photography.

 

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

I follow a thousand of photographers’ works every day, I love to be amazed by other people’s pictures!

 

 

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

That doubting is part of the artistic process. You can’t get rid of it if you decide to follow an artistic path.
 
 

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

I recommend Magdalena Berny’s works!