Fotografo Julieta Belmont

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

—Mangelsen wildlife photographer. His photos were the inspiration for our overland trip. A couple of years ago we came to Wyoming on vacation and I saw his magnificent photos. I left his gallery with a new perspective.

—Sei fotogenico?

—I think I’m very photogenic.

—Come sei entrato nell'industria della fotografia?

—When I was living in Cancun, Mexico Conor, my hubby worked with someone whose mom was a wedding organizer. He gave her card to Conor and I gave her a call.
Months later she introduced me to Samuel Luna, a recognized wedding photographer. He invited me to 5 weddings at which I learned a lot. That was 10 years ago! In those ten years I built my own business.

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

—Moment, composition, and good light.

—Ti piace viaggiare?

—I love to travel and adventure!! On the weekends that we have available, we love to explore our surrounding area with our furry children!!

—Che cosa ti piace di più nella tua professione?

—I love being an important part of the happiest day of your life. I honestly think that if I put passion into what I’m capturing and I’m able to make friends for a lifetime.
Also, I get to go to fantastic places and I’m taking pictures of everything around me.

—Che cosa ti piace di meno nella tua professione?

—What I like the least about my profession is when there’s negotiation involved. I don’t haggle. But I do accept tips.

—Quale sarà il futuro della fotografia?

—I really don’t know what’s the future for photography. In general. In my career I’m always studying new ways to improve.

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

—Everything. I love every minute of it. Since meeting with you for the first time to the delivery of my work. I want to be an important part of your wedding. I enjoy capturing moments full of joy. I wait for the moment to happen a look, a smile, a touch of your hands. I like that constant search of details that shows the affection between the bride and groom and their loved ones.

—Come gestisci la critica?

—Constructive criticism is how you grow on your art.

—Ci sono determinate tendenze nella fotografia?

—Yes there are trends in photography.

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

—Good question. You should study and compare wedding photographers on their style. You should absolutely fall in love with the work of the photographer that you choose. You should trust the person behind the camera as well.

—Che cosa non è ammesso durante la ripresa fotografica?

—Stressing out. Every wedding has its own flow. Go with it!

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

—A wedding photographer should be able to see the magic that is happening at every moment of the day. A wedding is full of it and requires an artist to capture it.

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

—To me the decisive moment. It has to be special. Every photo has to tell a story on itself.

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

—I’m a big fan of Jesus Christ.

—Chi vorresti fotografare?

—What do you want to take photos of?
Little birds and wildlife. It’s really wonderful to see God’s attention to detail when you are shooting birds.

—Hai qualche tabù professionale?

—Negotiation.

—Con chi vorresti fare una sessione di ripresa fotografica?

—Juan Euan.

—Che cosa ti fa preoccupare e perché?

—I’m learning to let go of things that I can’t control. Everything is in God’s hands.

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

—It's hard to pick just one. but one of my latest.
We camped on a hill for several days in Los Padres National Forest, near Big Sur, California. Every sunset a formation of clouds was made out of nowhere. We were on top of them. We admire them for 15 minutes every day. They were coming towards a canyon that was right bellowed us. you could feel the wind kissing your skin. You could admire the hand of God creating that gorgeous sunset!

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

—I love cartoons Conor, my hubby and I watch nothing but cartoons. I love Mabel from Gravity Falls. I think she is really sweet and she lives on her happy bubble. I think I’m like that.

—Chi ti ispira nella vita e perché?

—My mom Tere and my dad Armando they show me how to work hard for what I want. My dad is my hero.

—Come puoi definire il successo? Come si misura?

—By making dreams come true! By growing every time that you accomplish a dream!

—Preferiresti essere amato o rispettato?

—You have to win the respect of others. Showing them with kindness your perspective in life. I will rather be respected.

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

—Once I lost half of the money from a wedding. : (

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

—My camera I have a personal photography project. It is called The Overland Diaries where I show our lifestyle and landscapes. Also, a stuffed animal.

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

—No. Everything I have I always do my research before buying it. So I take an educated decision.

—Che formazione professionale segui per fare fotografie migliori?

—I love going to conventions. Meeting photographers. I’m always taking courses on line on different themes related to photography: Posing, composition, marketing, light, light, light. I’m a little bit obsess at this moment with flashes. Hahaha!

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

—God’s attention to detail.

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

—How to take photos!! Hehehe!!

—Che cosa vuoi dire con le tue fotografie?

—I think everyone has at least a talent and it's our mission to discover what it is. Mine is taking photos of whatever I see.
I want to reflect on my photos the mood of what’s going on and every photo has to tell a story.

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

—I'm constantly searching to capture that one photo that is going to be my legacy to the world.

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

—Less strict!!

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

—Nothing, I don't regret anything! I think I have lived my life in abundance.

—Che cosa pensi della vita su altri pianeti?

—Why not!!!

—Chi sono i tuoi eroi?

—My mom and dad!! I admire their will to give to the community. My dad was a Doctor and he showed me how to care for others.
My mom is a retired teacher and she showed me how to work hard for what you want.

—Per chi non hai rispetto?

—People who don't keep their word.

—Che cosa fai nel tuo tempo libero?

—I love exploring and I’m always capturing everything that catches my eye.
I love cooking and sharing a meal with good friends.
I enjoy a good book and getting lost in my imagination.
I put my heart and mind into everything that I do.
I love my little family so much.

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

—I think I'm pretty transparent.

—Quando ti senti completamente soddisfatto dal tuo lavoro?

—Never. I am always trying to get better at what I do.

—Credi nei ruoli tradizionali di donne e uomini?

—Nope

—Fai facilmente amicizia?

—I think so!

—Dove ti piacerebbe vivere?

—That's an easy one ... Pinedale, Wyoming

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

—I can't think of one.

—Esiste la vita dopo il matrimonio?

—I guess. I'm pretty happy with my marriage! We have been together for 12 years! We love and respect each other!

—Hai uno scherzo preferito? Raccontacelo.

—I'm terrible at telling jokes. I laugh all the time. I'm a pretty happy lady!

—Ti piacciono i cani o i gatti?

—Dogs!!! We have 4 rescue dogs from the streets of Mexico, Lila, Lola, Cuache, and Mosby
When we did the journey we brought them with us!! They have been all over the United States and the Yucatan peninsula. I love being able to bring them with us everywhere we go!!

—Chi o che cosa odi?

—When you are not punctual.

—La cosa migliore nella vita è:

—Nature!!!

—La cosa più fastidiosa nella vita è:

—The way Lila barks. Hahaha!

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

—Nope.

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare in te stesso?

—Nothing! According to my hubby, I am gorgeous. Hahaha.

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare nel mondo?

—Selfishness!! I will love to live in a world where everyone supports everyone!!

—Puoi dare alcuni consigli ai fotografi alle prime armi?

—Don't give up!!! Life is not easy. And if I can take gorgeous photos with one hand you can do it too!! (I have Cerebral Palsy, can't move my right hand and leg very well )

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

—Welcome to this wonderful planet!!

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

—Adventure on film!

—Domani vado a fare...

—I'm getting ready to go to Virginia for the Holidays!! My hubby’s family is there waiting for us!!