Fotogrāfs Jamie Orndorff

—Pirmkārt un galvenokārt - kurš Tavuprāt ir labākais fotogrāfs Tavā pilsētā? :)

—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!!

—Vai Tu esi fotogēnisks?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Kā tu nokļuvi fotogrāfijas jomā?

—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.

—Kuri, Tavuprāt, ir svarīgākie labas fotogrāfijas elementi?

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

—Vai Tu mīli ceļošanu?

—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.

—Kas Tev vislabāk patīk savā profesijā?

—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!

—Kas Tavā profesijā Tev patīk vismazāk?

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

—Kāda būs fotogrāfijas nākotne?

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

—Kas ir īpašs fotogrāfijas žanrā, kurā specializējies?

—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!

—Kā Tu uztver kritiku?

—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.

—Vai fotogrāfijā ir kādas īpašas tendences?

—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.

—Kādi ir kritēriji, kas klientam jāņem vērā, izvēloties fotogrāfu?

—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! :-)

—No kā fotogrāfējot būtu jāizvairās?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Kādus parasti nepamanītus brīžus var notvert fotogrāfs?

—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.

—Kas ietekmē fotogrāfijas vērtību? Kādi ir tās elementi?

—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.

—Kurš cilvēks, Tavuprāt, varētu būt 21. gadsimta simbols?

—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.

—Ko Tu vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

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

—Vai Tev ir kādi profesionālie tabu?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—Ar ko Tu kopā vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

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

—Par ko Tu satraucies un kāpēc?

—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?

—Kas ir Tavas dzīves iespaidīgakais brīdis?

—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.

—Ja Tu būtu multfilmas, grāmatas vai filmas varonis, kurš tas būtu un kāpēc?

—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.

—Kas Tevi iedvesmo dzīvē un kāpēc?

—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.

—Kā Tu definētu veiksmi? Vai to var izmērīt?

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

—Vai Tev labāk patīk tikt mīlētam vai tikt cienītam?

—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.

—Kas ir lielākā kļūda, ko Tu esi pieļāvis darbā?

—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.

—Kad Tu plāno ceļot, ko Tu ņem līdzi un kāpēc?

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

—Vai kāda ierīcēm (gadžetiem), kas Tev pieder, ir tāda, kuru Tev nebūtu vajadzējis pirkt? Kāpēc?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Kā Tu mācies, lai uzņemtu arvien labākas fotogrāfijas?

—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

—Kuri darbi Tevi kā fotogrāfu ir visvairāk iedvesmojuši?

—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.

—Kas ir tā lieta, ko Tu būtu gribējis zināt pirms sāki nodarboties ar fotogrāfēšanu?

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

—Ko Tu vēlies pastāstīt ar savām fotogrāfijām?

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

—Kas Tevi motivē turpināt uzņemt fotogrāfijas?

—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.

—Vai Tavi vecāki bija stringri vai netik stingri?

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

—Ja Tu varētu ceļot atpakaļ laikā, ko Tu darītu savādāk?

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

—Ko Tu domā par dzīvi uz citām planētām?

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

—Kas ir Tavi varoņi?

—My husband.

—Ko Tu necieni?

—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.

—Ko Tu dari brīvajā laikā?

—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.

—Kuru Tavu pusi citi nekad neredz?

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

—Kad Tu esi pilnībā apmierināts ar savu darbu?

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

—Vai Tu tici tradicionālajam lomu sadalījumam starp vīrieti un sievieti?

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

—Vai Tu vienkārši sadraudzējies?

—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.

—Kur Tu vēlētos dzīvot?

—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!

—Kas ir muļķīgākā lieta, ko Tu jebkad esi piekritis izdarīt?

—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.

—Vai pastāv dzīve pēc kāzām?

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

—Vai Tev ir mīļākais joks? Pastāsti to mums.

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

—Kas Tev patīk labāk - kaķi vai suņi?

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

—Vai ir kaut kas vai kāds, ko Tu ienīsti?

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

—Labākā lieta dzīvē ir:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Kaitinošākā lieta dzīvē ir:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—Vai ir kaut kas tāds, ko Tu vēlētos mainīt?

—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.

—Ko Tu gribētu mainīt sevī?

—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.

—Ko Tu vēlētos mainīt pasaulē?

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

—Kādi būtu Tavi padomi jaunajiem fotogrāfiem?

—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.

—Ja uz zemes nolaistos citplanētieši un Tu būtu pirmais, ko viņi satiktu, ko Tu viņiem teiktu?

—Can I take your picture?

—Ja Tev būtu iespēja uzņemt filmu, kāda žanra filma tā būtu?

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

—Rīt es aiziešu un izdarīšu...

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