Fotograf Anna Rowland

—Zuallererst - wen können Sie als besten Fotografen in Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich nennen? :)

—I genuinely couldn't tell you for sure.

—Sind Sie fotogen?

—No. I really dislike being on the other side of the camera, which is a shame but maybe in time I will feel differently.

—Wie sind sind zur Fotografiebranche gekommen?

—It's my life's work – initially I think a friend asked me when I was about 18, it kinda went from there.

—Was macht Ihrer Meinung nach ein gutes Foto aus?

—Emotion, composition, heart, light. All equally important and when they come together to create something that speaks to you and makes you take a second look, that's what works for me.

—Reisen Sie gern?

—Infinitely so.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am meisten?

—Meeting people and visiting places I otherwise wouldn't have, and the freedom of self-employment.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am wenigsten?

—The degree of uncertainty attached to any form of self-employment I guess.

—Was ist die Zukunft der Fotografie?

—Hard to say, the standards are very high now. I'd say exactly what it is right now – real moments.

—Was das Besondere an dem Fotografiegenre, auf das Sie sich spezialisiert haben?

—Capturing moments that happen fleetingly to remember always. Creating images that will evoke a memory or feeling of a loved person is the aspect most special to me.

—Wie gehen Sie mit Kritik um?

—Pretty well. I think it's essential to progress. I might not always agree, but I welcome it.

—Gibt es irgendwelche Trends in der Fotografie?

—Always, I try to stay true to what I personally believe in, so I ignore them.

—Was sollten die Kriterien für Kunden bei der Wahl eines Fotografen sein?

—Something they can really feel. I truly think it’s a heart-led thing.

—Was ist bei Fotoaufnahmen strikt verboten?

—I can't think of anything specific – always work around any potential issues

—Welche Details werden häufig übersehen, die ein Fotograf aber erkennt?

—Fleeting expressions

—Was beeinflusst den Wert eines Fotos? Welche Elemente sind wichtig?

—An insight into a character, moment or exchange

—Welche Person verkörpert für Sie das 21. Jahrhundert am besten?

—I don't have an opinion on that.

—Was würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—People with character. There's no single person I can conjure up in my head and think 'i'd like to take photos of that person'.

—Gibt es für Sie in Ihrem Beruf Tabus?

—Umm, wearing fur, I disagree with that so very much.

—Mit wem würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—No one in particular

—Worüber machen Sie sich Sorgen und warum?

—Professionally I try not to worry and take everything as it comes. Wedding photography always comes with its challenges, the trick is how you deal with them.

—Was war der eindrucksvollste Moment in Ihrem Leben?

—Does getting out of bed every morning count? Thought not. Having my son, probably.

—Welche literarische Figur oder Filmfigur wären Sie gern und warum?

—Nala from Lion King. No reason, just a cool name and I like lions.

—Wer inspiriert Sie in Ihrem Leben und warum?

—My son, just by being new and cool

—Wie definieren Sie Erfolg? Wie messen Sie ihn?

—Being happy

—Gefällt es Ihnen mehr, wenn man Sie mag oder wenn Sie respektiert werden?

—Either, both, neither

—Was war der größte Fehler bei Ihrer Arbeit?

—Not planning a route and getting lost pre-ceremony. It only happened once.

—Was nehmen Sie mit, wenn Sie auf Reisen gehen und warum?

—Everything I think I might need and more

—Haben Sie Apparate oder Ausrüstung, die Sie lieber nicht hätten kaufen sollen? Warum?

—Probably about 60% of it.
I bought a time-lapse camera for my husband once, it was really expensive and he used it once then it sat and got old and rubbish before he would admit he would never use it again in time for me to sell it. I've always been quite annoyed at him about that. I wonder if he will ever read this...

—Wie bilden Sie sich weiter, damit Ihre Bilder noch besser werden?

—Just by choosing to continue learning, being inspired by work outside of weddings and by being more considered with my frames. I also try not to be too formulaic and complacent. I know my job so well now that I could risk being just that. I think my genuine love for working with people, emotion and light always drives me to create something I'm proud of. I'm not sure i've actually answered that question...

—Welche Arbeiten haben Sie als Fotografen am meisten beeindruckt?

—Its changed vastly over the years. Currently I do my own thing, I couldn't name one person specifically who has influenced me over another.

—Was hätten Sie auf jeden Fall wissen müssen, als Sie mit der Fotografie begannen?

—I'm happy with how my career has evolved as it is

—Was möchten Sie mit Ihren Fotos zum Ausdruck bringen?

—These people are real

—Was motiviert Sie weiterzumachen?

—The feedback. Every time. Also light. When I'm without a camera and I see beautiful light I'd want to create an interesting frame with, a little part of me mourns the possibility of what could have been. I usually try to take it in with my eyes and hope I can store it away in my brain for another day when I might have my camera and similar light to play with.

—Hätten Ihre Eltern strenger sein müssen?

—My upbringing wasn't conventional. I'm pretty happy with how life has shaped me though and parenting is just a part of that.

—Wenn Sie zurückschauen, was hätten Sie besser machen können?

—Nothing. Life has been challenging in parts, but had it not been, I wouldn't be who I am now.

—Was halten Sie vom Leben auf anderen Planeten?

—I'd say it would be naive to assume we are the only ones!

—Wer sind Ihre Helden?

—I don't have any as such.

—Wovor haben Sie keinerlei Respekt?

—People who do not operate kindly and with respect to all living things

—Was tun Sie in Ihrer Freizeit?

—I don't really have much spare time, I like to stay busy and there's always something to do.

—Welche Seite Ihrer Persönlichkeit bleibt dem Publikum verborgen?

—My introverted/shy side, which is the real me. This seems a funny question, like I'm famous. Alas I am not. I have no public. I have a few close friends who know the real me, when at work I guess I created a persona I can hide behind to a degree.

—Wann sind Sie mit Ihrer Arbeit in jeder Hinsicht zufrieden?

—Never. I always want to be better

—Glauben Sie an die traditionellen Rollen von Mann und Frau?

—I believe we should all be whatever we want to be, regardless of gender stereotypes. In my household the 'traditional' roles are reversed in many senses. I've never personally felt I have had to fall within any gender stereotypes. I guess I like my husband to put the bins out, but then I do the car maintenance. I think what I'm trying to say is no.

—Schließen Sie schnell Freundschaft?

—With some people its easy, with others I immediately decide it's not and so I don't tend to pursue them. I'm shy so this narrows down the whole 'new friends' possibilities as I don't tend to approach people.

—Wo würden Sie gern leben?

—New Zealand

—Was war das Dümmste, auf das Sie sich je eingelassen haben?

—I don't think I have really done anything too stupid. I'm cautious, but can be easily led astray to do things that may be unwise, not so much stupid.

—Gibt es ein Leben nach der Heirat?

—Of course

—Haben Sie einen Lieblingswitz? Erzählen Sie ihn.

—I don't retell jokes well

—Lieben Sie Hunde oder Katzen?

—Cats, but I have and love both, so both, I should say, but mostly cats

—Wen oder was hassen Sie?

—Cruelty

—Das Beste im Leben ist:

—Love, then tea.

—Das Ärgerlichste im Leben ist:

—Don't start me, there's more than one. If pushed, I'd have to say a half-full bottle of water rolling around in my (car) passenger footwell, that's basically hell. Half-full because it makes more of a sloshy sound to add to the annoyance.

—Gibt es etwas in Ihrem Umfeld, das Sie ändern möchten?

—Attitudes, and ignorance.

—Was würden Sie an sich selbst gern ändern?

—Nothing, and yet everything. That’s not an easily answered question :)

—Was würden Sie in der Welt ändern?

—Greed, war, politics, animal cruelty. The world needs more changes than I can fit in this box

—Haben Sie ein paar Tipps für angehende Fotografen?

—Watch everything, work hard, slow down, understand people, accept challenges will happen, find your own vision, and love what you do.

—Wenn Außerirdische auf der Erde ankommen und Sie sind die erste Person, die sie treffen, was sagen Sie zu ihnen?

—Be kind

—Angenommen Sie erhalten den Auftrag, einen Film aufzunehmen. Welches Genre würden Sie für den Film wählen?

—No doubt some kind of weird indie film

—Morgen werde ich...

—I'm shooting a wedding.