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2014Anna Heimkreiter Photography
What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Cameras: Canon EOS 60D, analogue: Canon EOS 700
Lenses: 28mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/1.8
Tripod: Manfrotto 055XPROB
Other than that, I only use a remote, mostly for self-portraits.
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
For my current situation my equipment is absolutely perfect and I’m very happy about it, but like probably every other photographer who doesn’t own one yet I’m secretly dreaming of a full frame camera.
What is your favourite lens, and why?
My favourite lens right now is definitely the 28mm, the wider angle is perfect for most of my shoots.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
Whenever it is possible I bring all my equipment, but if I had to chose I would probably go for my Canon 60D and 28mm lens. Only for landscape photos I would definitely prefer my film camera because I really adore the unique style and colours of analogue photos.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
Adobe Photoshop CS6.
How long have you been taking photographs?
I have been taking photos for as long as I can remember, but photography really became my passion in 2012 and has been my main way of self-expression ever since.
How do you find inspiration?
Actually, almost everything around me inspires me. The energy of big cities, the whisper of the ocean, the silence of forests and mountains, all that. But mostly, it is people and their stories which really captivate me. Their words and actions, the look in their eyes, the things left unsaid, the entire spectrum of human emotion fascinates me endlessly.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
I would not say that I prefer any specific style, but I adore every kind of photo which tells a story and most often it is portraits full of raw emotion which truly move me.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
My goal is to be true to myself and never to be afraid of changes because our minds constantly change, too.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
I’m especially fond of my self-portraits because I remember the situation and state of mind they were taken in so well which make them a lot more meaningful. I must admit I am rather indecisive, so my latest photo is usually my favourite – right now it would be “Constellations” then.
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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.
For my digital photography “artistic” or “fine art photography” would probably be the best description. Whenever I use my analogue camera nature is my favourite subject, sometimes combined with portraits.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
The only page I really do visit regularly is Flickr.
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
No matter how difficult it may seem, you should never compare yourself to others too much. Even without it it is hard enough to be satisfied with your own work.
And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?
I always feel like I don’t know enough photographers who use mainly film in their work, so discovering some rather unknown photographers of this genre would be really amazing.
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