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Mar

17

2014

Anna Heimkreiter Photography

Fine Art

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.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/annaheimkreiter/12996681453/

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.

Anna Heimkreiter Photography

http://annaheimkreiter.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anna-H-Photography/499996176751736

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98908372@N05/

Mar

03

2014

WinterWolf Studios Photography

Fashion / Fine Art

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

I just recently upgraded to a Canon 6D; previously, I used a Canon 5D for years, and before that, a Canon 20D. I own a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, a 50mm f/1.4, and a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS ll. I also keep a few Profoto lights and softboxes for my studio work, but I mostly keep my equipment to a minimum.

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

I wish I had some insightful answer for this, but honestly I’m very satisfied with my equipment. It really isn’t about the camera.. it’s always nice to upgrade my equipment and of course I do notice differences in image quality, but I’ve taken photos with old point-and-shoot cameras that I’ve appreciated just as much. As long as I’ve captured the mood I envisioned, I’m satisfied.

What is your favourite lens, and why?

I’m sure this is a popular answer, but I love my 50mm 1.4. I find myself using it constantly. It’s great in low light, it’s small and light, and it gives me good consistent results. I recommend it to everybody who asks.

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

…Depends where I’m travelling to! I always bring my 6D and my 50m 1.4 lens no matter what, but I can usually manage to bring all my lenses. I am pretty obsessed with natural lighting, so occasionally I’ll bring a reflector, but my lights usually don’t make my trips with me. I will say that I just recently purchased a Porteen Gear camera bag and I love it! It’s both functional and adorable.

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

I use Photoshop CS5 to retouch all my work. People frequently tell me they can recognize my work through the use of my colors, which I do enhance in Photoshop.

I started taking photographs when I was 17, though it wasn’t immediate love for me. It was fun, but what I really loved was editing my old modelling photos (I started out in the industry as a model). I started posting all my experimental work on DeviantART, where I randomly met my future ex-husband – who was a photographer – and my love for taking photos deepened after meeting him. Everything from beautiful colors to unique wardrobe to finding interesting hidden locations can all inspire me. I suppose I’m excited by anything that I consider unusual beauty.

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

Creative portraits! I love to people watch anyway, so it excites me to see an interesting face. I also love fashion… the more avant-garde, the better. Seamless paper backdrops aren’t really my thing.

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

It’s always a goal of mine to get my work out there as much as possible, whether it’s by social networking, publications, art shows, etc. I don’t ever want to grow lazy about expanding my company. It’s an amazing feeling of accomplishment when I’m proud of a photo I’ve created, not to mention how much it thrills me when I receive positive feedback and thoughtful messages. I hope to always enjoy my photographic journey and satisfy my clients (what a thrill to make a woman feel as beautiful as she is!). I’ll never reach all my goals because I will always keep reaching for more. There will always be ways to improve and advance.

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

http://www.girltripped.deviantart.com/art/Histrionics-and-Tea-134119303 This piece, “Histrionics and Tea”, has always been a favorite of mine. I have a big infatuation with masks, and this photo always grabs my attention. I couldn’t even say why, other than it almost looks inhuman.

I’m not sure what category my work would fall under. Alternative fashion photography? Conceptual portraits? It’s hard to really classify it. Some of my work is dark, some has a vintage feel, some is more fantasy and whimsy. I don’t tend to just focus on one thing to highlight in the photo; I like the model, make-up, wardrobe, and background to all fight for your attention. I want the viewer to not know where to look first. At the same time, I want every element of the photo to all flow together smoothly.

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

I’ve always felt loyal to DeviantArt, which I still check on an almost daily basis for exciting new work. There’s a lot of talent on that site. I also follow many of my favorite photographers’ Facebook pages to get my daily photo fixes.

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

Good lighting is so crucial to the photo. Also, a mistake I made when I was a beginner was caring too much about shooting “unique” angles. I equated shooting as many different extreme angles as I could per shoot as being innovative, but I was pretty much neglecting focusing on what was truly flattering to my models. I wince a little bit now when I see some of the bad angles I shot some of my first models at.

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

Felicia Simion photography! She’s a young photographer who shoots the most beautiful surreal portraits and landscapes.

WinterWolf Studios Photography

https://www.facebook.com/pages/WinterWolf-Studios/293443074174
http://www.girltripped.deviantart.com

Feb

28

2014

Melania Brescia Photography

Conceptual Photography / Fine Art

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

I use a 5D mII and a 24-70 usually but I love my 85mm. I only use natural light, so no flash, and I use a really cheap tripod that I need to change urgently. That’s pretty much it.

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

Well, my camera is a recent present I got for Christmas, so I really don’t see anything bad about it. But I would buy a new tripod, mostly because the camera I used before was pretty small compared to this one, so the tripod can’t handle it.

What is your favourite lens, and why?

I love my 85mm, because of its depth of field (1.2) but it’s really difficult to focus, it takes me hours to do a selfportrait with it, so I guess I have to admit how much I love my 24-70.

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

The camera, at least two lenses and two batteries.

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

Photoshop CS6, Camera Raw… and I’ve used Gimp when I didn’t have Photoshop.

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

I started when I was 16 but I was like one or two years just being silly with my camera and learning until I really got attached to it, so I guess I was around 18 when I started doing real stuff.

I find it everywhere, actually, in music and lyrics and books mostly, but even just a view can inspire me.

I usually have like a thousand ideas in a moment, but there’s always one, just one that remains in my mind, I don’t even have to write it down, and I just wait until I can make it real!

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

Portraiture, because I like people related to how much we can express in a second but I use myself because I’m never comfortable around people so… I guess it sounds weird.

But I love so many more styles, like photojournalism.. I would love to try it, to travel and show the world the real world we live in.

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

Actually, I don’t have any goals. I know it sounds terrible but, I prefer to find job like a retoucher or something like that than actually work taking pictures. When I do what I love under pressure it’s never good, my work is not as it could be and I know I would end up hating my camera, I never want that to happen, so I prefer to work, earn a decent amount of money to live and take pictures on my free time.

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

Home: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emsweet/9573512728/
It means a lot to me, being in a long distance relationship… I don’t think it needs any other comment.

I really don’t know how to categorize my work in one style. I guess I’m more artistic or conceptual, at least I think that, because I look more for the meaning it has to me than the color or anything else.

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

Not really. It’s amazing how many things can inspire you outside of photography. All I visit regularly is my social sites or tumblr, sites like that, that’s all the photography I see.

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

That it doesn’t matter what they teach you, photography, and art in general is about interpretation, not understanding.

We’re so obsessed about knowing the why of everything we don’t want to see that some things are just what it is to us. Each one of us see differently, each one of us see a different meaning. It doesn’t need to be perfect or beautiful, it just need to be something that means for somebody and it’ll be worth it. Art is about feelings, not techniques, money or galleries.

And obviously, you don’t need to go to class to see this, in fact is better if you do not go, or they’ll steal your motivation. Some people don’t get it back. Teach yourself.