Fotografo Jamie Orndorff

—Prima di tutto - chi puoi definire come il miglior fotografo di Tampa, Stati Uniti? :)

—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!!

—Sei fotogenico?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Come sei entrato nell'industria della fotografia?

—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.

—Secondo te, quali sono le componenti più importanti di una bella foto?

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

—Ti piace viaggiare?

—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.

—Che cosa ti piace di più nella tua professione?

—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!

—Che cosa ti piace di meno nella tua professione?

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

—Quale sarà il futuro della fotografia?

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

—Cosa c'è di speciale nel genere di fotografia in cui sei specializzato?

—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!

—Come gestisci la critica?

—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.

—Ci sono determinate tendenze nella fotografia?

—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.

—Quali criteri dovrebbe utilizzare un cliente per scegliere un fotografo?

—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! :-)

—Che cosa non è ammesso durante la ripresa fotografica?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Quali dettagli, che solitamente passano inosservati, riesce a notare un fotografo?

—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.

—Che cosa influisce sul valore di una foto? Quali sono le sue componenti?

—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.

—Secondo te, chi può essere considerato simbolo del XXI secolo?

—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.

—Chi vorresti fotografare?

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

—Hai qualche tabù professionale?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—Con chi vorresti fare una sessione di ripresa fotografica?

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

—Che cosa ti fa preoccupare e perché?

—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?

—Qual è stato il momento più impressionante della tua vita?

—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.

—Se tu fossi un personaggio di cartone animato, libro o film, chi saresti e perché?

—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.

—Chi ti ispira nella vita e perché?

—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.

—Come puoi definire il successo? Come si misura?

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

—Preferiresti essere amato o rispettato?

—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.

—Qual è stato il più grande errore che hai commesso nel lavoro?

—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.

—Preparandoti per partire, che cosa metteresti in valigia e perché?

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

—Tra i gadget che possiedi, c'è qualcosa che vorresti non aver comprato? Perché?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Che formazione professionale segui per fare fotografie migliori?

—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

—Il lavoro di chi ha avuto la maggiore influenza su di te come fotografo?

—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.

—Qual è l'unica cosa che vorresti aver saputo iniziando a scattare foto?

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

—Che cosa vuoi dire con le tue fotografie?

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

—Qual è la tua motivazione per continuare a scattare fotografie?

—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.

—Pensi che i tuoi genitori avrebbero dovuto essere più o meno severi?

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

—Se potessi tornare nel passato, che cosa faresti in modo diverso?

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

—Che cosa pensi della vita su altri pianeti?

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

—Chi sono i tuoi eroi?

—My husband.

—Per chi non hai rispetto?

—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.

—Che cosa fai nel tuo tempo libero?

—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.

—Quale lato di te non è mai visibile al pubblico?

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

—Quando ti senti completamente soddisfatto dal tuo lavoro?

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

—Credi nei ruoli tradizionali di donne e uomini?

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

—Fai facilmente amicizia?

—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.

—Dove ti piacerebbe vivere?

—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!

—Qual è stata la cosa più stupida che hai accettato di fare?

—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.

—Esiste la vita dopo il matrimonio?

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

—Hai uno scherzo preferito? Raccontacelo.

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

—Ti piacciono i cani o i gatti?

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

—Chi o che cosa odi?

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

—La cosa migliore nella vita è:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—La cosa più fastidiosa nella vita è:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—C'è qualcosa intorno a te che vorresti cambiare?

—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.

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare in te stesso?

—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.

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare nel mondo?

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

—Puoi dare alcuni consigli ai fotografi alle prime armi?

—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.

—Se gli alieni dovessero arrivare sulla Terra e tu fossi la prima persona ad incontrarli, che cosa diresti?

—Can I take your picture?

—Se dovessi essere invitato a girare un film, di che genere sarebbe?

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

—Domani vado a fare...

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