Fotografer Amanda Gril

—Pertama-tama – menurut Anda, siapa fotografer terbaik di Ibiza, Spanyol? :)

—There are different photographers for different tastes, therefore every couple can choose between different styles of photography.

—Bagaimana awal Anda masuk ke bidang fotografi?

—First I was attracted to portraits, because I love people. Then, they asked me if I can do the wedding, and I did it. Since then, it became my full passion to document the weddings – all the joy, happy tears, all the emotions – everything in one place!

—Apa komponen terpenting dari foto yang baik menurut Anda?

—A lot of things – from light, composition, editing to emotions...

—Anda suka bepergian?

—I love travelling!

—Apa yang paling Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

—The whole process, from the first contact from the couple, discovering their story, through the wedding day, seeing all the joy and happiness, to the end, selecting and editing the photos.

—Apa yang paling tidak Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

—Sometimes there might be moments of some discomfort in the process (like working on a really really hot day), but I always adjust, because I love my job much.

—Apa yang istimewa dengan genre fotografi kekhususan Anda?

—I think it's more whole; one needs to know specifics of different style of the photography – fashion, food, landscape, documentary, night-long exposure photography ...

—Bagaimana Anda menangani kritik?

—Constructive criticism – I accept it with both hands. That's how I grow.

—Apa yang seharusnya menjadi kriteria bagi pelanggan dalam memilih fotografer?

—Style of the photographer, of course and definitely the vibe they get from him/her. After all, the personality of the photographer defines his/her photos and they should resonates with the couple's perception of it.

—Hal-hal apa yang harus dihindari saat pemotretan?

—Not putting a smiley face during photoshoot . ;)

—Dengan siapa Anda ingin menjepret?

—Man Ray!

—Jika Anda karakter kartun, buku, atau film, siapakah Anda dan mengapa?

—Dorothy from Wizard of Oz! :)I like the journey she went through.

—Siapa yang menginspirasi Anda dalam hidup dan mengapa?

—Every person I meet and intrigues my mind & soul.

—Bagaimana Anda mendefinisikan kesuksesan? Bagaimana Anda mengukurnya?

—To go every day to sleep content with the day – with piece of a mind in your heart, knowing you have given the best of yourself to yourself and to the world.

—Anda lebih senang disukai atau dihormati?

—Respected.

—Bagaimana Anda mengajari diri sendiri untuk mengambil gambar yang lebih baik?

—Every day, with learning by doing, watching tutorials and a few times per year, going to a different workshops.

—Apa yang memotivasi Anda untuk terus mengambil gambar?

—Passion for people, passion for Life!

—Apakah orang tua Anda seharusnya lebih atau tidak terlalu ketat?

—They were perfect as they were. :)

—Jika Anda dapat kembali ke masa lalu, apa yang akan Anda lakukan secara berbeda?

—I would talk more with my mom.

—Bagaimana tentang kehidupan di planet lain?

—Hope so! :)

—Apa yang Anda lakukan di waktu luang?

—Cooking for friends, reading, doing sports, and sometimes indulging in idle pleasures, like watching the clouds, observing my cats playing, listening to the birds singing...

—Anda mudah menjalin pertemanan?

—Yes. :)

—Anda suka anjing atau kucing?

—Both.

—Hal terbaik dalam hidup itu:

—... for every new day to give us 24 hours of immense possibilities.
And food. :)

—Hal paling menjengkelkan dalam hidup adalah:

—Mosquitos.

—Adakah hal di lingkungan sekitar yang ingin Anda ubah?

—Yes, environmental issues.

—Apa yang ingin Anda ubah dalam diri sendiri?

—...to be more a morning person! :)

—Dapatkah Anda memberi kiat untuk fotografer yang baru saja memulai karier?

—Shoot. Shoot. And then again, shoot. It will pay off. :)

—Jika Anda dipanggil untuk mengambil gambar film, apakah genrenya?

—Comedy! :)

—Besok saya akan pergi...

—Editing wedding photos!