Fotógrafo Jamie Orndorff

—En primer lugar, ¿quién puede llamar el mejor fotógrafo en Tampa, Estados Unidos? :)

—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!!

—¿Es usted fotogénico(a)?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—¿Cómo empezó a trabajar en la industria de fotografía?

—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.

—¿En su opinión, cuáles son los elementos más importantes de una buena fotografía?

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

—¿Le gusta viajar?

—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.

—¿Qué le gusta más de su profesión?

—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!

—¿Qué le gusta menos de su profesión?

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

—¿Cuál será el futuro de la fotografía?

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

—¿Qué tiene de especial el género fotográfico en que trabaja?

—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!

—¿Cómo gestiona las críticas?

—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.

—¿Existe alguna tendencia en la fotografía?

—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.

—¿Qué criterios debería tener en cuenta una persona a la hora de elegir a un fotógrafo?

—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! :-)

—¿Qué no está permitido de ningún modo cuando realiza una fotografía?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—¿Qué detalles que normalmente no tenemos en cuenta puede un fotógrafo captar?

—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.

—¿Qué influye en el valor de una fotografía? ¿Cuáles son sus elementos?

—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.

—En su opinión, ¿qué persona podría ser un símbolo del siglo XXI?

—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.

—¿A quién le gustaría fotografiar?

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

—¿Tiene tabúes profesionales?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—¿Con quién le gustaría fotografiarse?

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

—¿Qué le preocupa y por qué?

—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?

—¿Cuál ha sido el momento más impactante de su vida?

—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.

—Si fuera un personaje de animación, literario o cinematográfico, ¿quién le gustaría ser y por qué?

—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.

—¿Quién le inspira en su vida y por qué?

—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.

—¿Cómo definiría el éxito? ¿Cómo lo mide?

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

—¿Qué prefiere, gustar o sentirse respetado?

—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.

—¿Cuál es el mayor error que ha cometido en su trabajo?

—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.

—Cuando va de viaje, ¿qué lleva consigo y por qué?

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

—¿Se arrepiente de alguno de los gadgets que ha comprado? ¿Por qué?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—¿Cómo se forma para tomar las mejores imágenes?

—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

—¿A quién pertenece el trabajo que le ha influenciado más como fotógrafo?

—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.

—¿Cuál es la única cosa que desearía haber sabido cuando comenzó a tomar fotografías?

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

—¿Qué desea decir con sus fotografías?

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

—¿Qué le motiva a continuar tomando imágenes?

—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.

—¿Cree que sus padres deberían haber sido más o menos estrictos?

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

—¿Si pudiera volver atrás en el tiempo, qué haría de forma diferente?

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

—¿Qué piensa de la vida en otros planetas?

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

—¿Quiénes son sus héroes?

—My husband.

—¿Por quién no siente respeto?

—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.

—¿Qué hace en su tiempo libre?

—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.

—¿Cuál es su lado desconocido que la gente nunca quiere ver?

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

—¿Está complemente satisfecho de su trabajo?

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

—¿Cree en los roles tradicionales de hombres y mujeres?

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

—¿Hace amigos con facilidad?

—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.

—¿Dónde le gustaría vivir?

—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!

—¿Cuál es la cosa más estúpida que ha aceptado hacer?

—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.

—¿Hay vida después del matrimonio?

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

—¿Tiene un chiste favorito? Cuéntenoslo.

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

—¿Le gustan los perros o los gatos?

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

—¿A quién o qué odia?

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

—Lo mejor de su vida es:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Lo más molesto de su vida es:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—¿Hay algo a su alrededor que le gustaría cambiar?

—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.

—¿Qué le gustaría cambiar de usted mismo?

—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.

—¿Qué le gustaría cambiar del mundo?

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

—¿Podría ofrecer algunos consejos a los fotógrafos que empiezan?

—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.

—Si los extraterrestres llegaran a la Tierra y fuera la primera persona que encontraran, ¿qué les diría?

—Can I take your picture?

—Si le llamaran como fotógrafo de una película, ¿a qué género pertenecería?

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

—Mañana voy a hacer...

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