Fotograf Jamie Orndorff

—Za prvé a především – koho můžete jmenovat jako nejlepšího fotografa ve vašem městě? :)

—If I'm being honest? Hehe...I love the work my husband and I do. We have shot weddings for about three years now so we've had time to refine our style and learn from other amazing photographers...making us the best us we could be!!

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—I've always found people to be the most interesting subjects. Seeing different expressions and emotions on one's face. When I started photographing people- I realized I loved capturing those expressions. Then I started photographing couples and realized I love capturing LOVE. It's beautiful and real and raw.

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—As an adventurous person- I love a beautiful landscape. Mountains, beaches, cliffs...anything in nature makes a beautiful photo for me.

—Cestujete rádi?

—Traveling is basically our life. We've shot in Iceland, Mexico, California, Arizona, Tennessee, and many other incredible places. We love it more than we love tacos.

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—My favorite thing is meeting new people and seeing new places. We have met so many awesome people during our time as photographers and that is an amazing bonus to this job!

—Co se vám líbí nejméně na vaší profesi?

—...the way my back hurts after shooting a 9 hour wedding day.

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—Hopefully more creative and unique photographers and less typical poses and fake smiles.

—Co je výjimečného na žánru fotografií, na který se specializujete?

—Weddings are truly a beautiful and special thing in themselves. Being one of the most important days in one's life, there are always many different emotions throughout the day. The wedding photographer has the privilege of getting to capture all of them. It's amazing. A lot of times, it makes US cry!

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—I always want to be a better photographer, person, wife, etc. Criticism is something difficult to take when given, but keeps me up at night. I definitely think it's needed in order to improve.

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

—Absolutely. Everyone is always trying to find their own style and niche and a lot of times copy others style of work. I say it's best to forget the trends and find your own lane.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—Trust and taste are two huge factors. Every person needs to trust their photographer, meaning they need to build a sort of rapport. They should prove that they are able to capture and understand what is important to you. And of course taste- choose a photographer who's work you love! :-)

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Jakých detailů, které obvykle projdou bez povšimnutí, si může fotograf všimnout?

—People don't always notice the best light, whereas photographers are chasers of beautiful light. Also little things- such as leading lines and unique spots that may look ordinary to the common eye...but look like a fairytale in a photograph.

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—The memories that come with the photo, what it can mean to a client. That is everything. Genuine laughs and happy tears captured in a photograph can be so valuable to someone.

—Kdo může být podle vás symbolem 21. století?

—A symbol is different to everyone, we all have different inspirations. For me, I am inspired by Don and Helen, amazing and creative wedding photographers who thrive on the unconventional.

—Co chcete fotit?

—People that are ridiculously, ridiculously, ridiculously in love. ;-)

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—Don and Helen. Chris Burkard. There are some talented people out there.

—Čeho se bojíte a proč?

—I usually worry about everything when I'm on a plane. Nothing a little wine can't fix. Other than that, I don't worry too much. What's the point?

—Jaký byl nejpůsobivější okamžik ve vašem životě?

—I will never forget standing under the northern lights in Iceland. Honestly, creation is the most outstanding thing in the world. I was breathless and speechless.

—Pokud byste byli animovaná, literární nebo filmová postava, kdo byste byli a proč?

—I think I would be Jess from New Girl. We have the same taste in style and are quirky by nature. Also I totally copied her bangs.

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—My husband definitely inspires me. He is so creative and down to earth and smart and kind. If everyone were like him, the earth would ROCK.

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

—True success, I believe, is measured by happiness. If you are happy, you are successful. Simple as that!

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—Can't I have both? Haha...I guess I would say respected. Because people that like you may not like you the next day. If you're respected once, likely you'll be respected a long time.

—Jaká je největší chyba, kterou jste kdy v práci udělali?

—I used to work for a makeup company, and one time I messed up at inventory. All the numbers were wrong and we had to do it again...6 hours of work.

—Když cestujete, co si berete s sebou a proč?

—Obviously, I always take my camera gear. Ha ha.

—Existuje něco, co byste si byli raději nekoupili z vašich pomůcek, které vlastníte? A proč?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—The best way to do this is to always be taking pictures. Whether it's with my professional gear or my iphone, I am always taking pictures and learning about light and composition

—Čí práce vás ovlivnila nejvíce jako fotografa?

—Like I mentioned before, Don and Helen have influenced me the most. I love how they just don't fit in with any cliches. They see things the rest of the world is blind to. It's a beautiful thing.

—Jedna věc, kterou byste si přáli vědět, když jste začínali s focením?

—I wish I knew to take photos in RAW format...not jpeg. Hahaha...

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—I want them to show genuine emotions and love. Everything must be real.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—One of my favorite things to do is meet with other photographers and find out why they started photography, what keeps them going, what their favorite aspects are about it, etc. We did that recently with some amazing people and it really inspired us and motivated us to push ourselves harder to really give our best.

—Měli vaši rodiče být méně nebo více přísní?

—Hmm... I'd say less. Hehe. But I never got in too much trouble so I guess that's a good thing, right?

—Pokud byste se mohli vrátit v čase, co byste udělali jinak?

—I would not have cut my bangs myself. Not good.

—Co o životě na ostatních planetách?

—We'll have to go explore and find out won't we???

—Kdo jsou vaši hrdinové?

—My husband.

—Pro koho nemáte žádný respekt?

—I have no respect for selfish and proud people. We all live on the same beautiful earth and we should be giving and display humility in all we do.

—Co děláte ve svém volném čase?

—Apparently I complete long interviews about my life, as I'm doing right now. But also, I mostly take photos and cuddle with my dog. Seriously, my dog is sooooo cute.

—Jakou vaši tvář nikdy neuvidí veřejnost?

—Woah...perhaps the sheer amount of ice cream that I consume. I will forever love Ben and Jerry's.

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—When I make my clients happy cry. That is my biggest satisfaction, because I have done my job correctly.

—Věříte v tradiční role mužů a žen?

—I believe everyone has their own mind, their own conscience, and can do whatever they want to do.

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—I am an INFJ. I am introspective, and very observant. When people realize that I'm not bored and am actually just observing them and getting to know them, then we can develop a close bond.

—Kde byste rádi žili?

—Without hesitation I can say one day I would love to live in Iceland! We have been twice and we are so in love. It is beautiful and cold and everything I would ever want!

—Co je ta nejhloupější věc, na kterou jste kdy přistoupili?

—I would have to say...draw tattoos on myself from head to toe with a permanent marker. Yes, you can shake your head...it was very, very stupid.

—Existuje život po svatbě?

—YES! I am married and my life is great. Traveling wedding photographers. What could be better?

—Máte oblíbený vtip? Povězte nám ho.

—"Why did the cow cross the road?"
"To get to the utter side."
I LOVE COW JOKES!

—Máte rádi psy a kočky?

—DOGS. I love cats too. But I am literally obsessed with dogs.

—Koho nebo co nenávidíte?

—I hate violence, rude people and meat. Yes, I'm a vegetarian.

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Nejotravnější věc v životě je:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—Existuje něco, co byste chtěli změnit?

—If I could change other people's attitudes to make everyone friendly, I would probably change that. But from where I stand, no changes needed.

—Co byste chtěli změnit na sobě?

—Hmm...I would like to have more patience. I'm just not a patient person but I think it's a great quality to have.

—Co byste chtěli změnit ve světě?

—I would like there to be no more animal shelters. All animals have a home and happiness, that is ideal.

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

—Yes! Be a part of the community and get creative with your work. Don't try to just copy others and become popular. When you find your own style, stick with it and people will see that it's original.

—Kdyby přišli na naši planetu mimozemšťané a vy byste byli první osobou, se kterou se potkají, co byste jim řekli?

—Can I take your picture?

—Pokud byste měli natočit film, jakého žánru by byl?

—Psychological thriller, for sure. I love that freaky stuff.

—Zítra půjdu a udělám...

—Swimming with whale sharks! I CAN'T WAIT! This will be my second time and it's incredible!