Fotogrāfs Julieta Belmont

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

—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.

—Vai Tu esi fotogēnisks?

—I think I’m very photogenic.

—Kā tu nokļuvi fotogrāfijas jomā?

—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.

—Kuri, Tavuprāt, ir svarīgākie labas fotogrāfijas elementi?

—Moment, composition, and good light.

—Vai Tu mīli ceļošanu?

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

—Kas Tev vislabāk patīk savā profesijā?

—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.

—Kas Tavā profesijā Tev patīk vismazāk?

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

—Kāda būs fotogrāfijas nākotne?

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

—Kas ir īpašs fotogrāfijas žanrā, kurā specializējies?

—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.

—Kā Tu uztver kritiku?

—Constructive criticism is how you grow on your art.

—Vai fotogrāfijā ir kādas īpašas tendences?

—Yes there are trends in photography.

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

—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.

—No kā fotogrāfējot būtu jāizvairās?

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

—Kādus parasti nepamanītus brīžus var notvert fotogrāfs?

—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.

—Kas ietekmē fotogrāfijas vērtību? Kādi ir tās elementi?

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

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

—I’m a big fan of Jesus Christ.

—Ko Tu vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—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.

—Vai Tev ir kādi profesionālie tabu?

—Negotiation.

—Ar ko Tu kopā vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—Juan Euan.

—Par ko Tu satraucies un kāpēc?

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

—Kas ir Tavas dzīves iespaidīgakais brīdis?

—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!

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

—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.

—Kas Tevi iedvesmo dzīvē un kāpēc?

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

—Kā Tu definētu veiksmi? Vai to var izmērīt?

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

—Vai Tev labāk patīk tikt mīlētam vai tikt cienītam?

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

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

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

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

—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.

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

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

—Kā Tu mācies, lai uzņemtu arvien labākas fotogrāfijas?

—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!

—Kuri darbi Tevi kā fotogrāfu ir visvairāk iedvesmojuši?

—God’s attention to detail.

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

—How to take photos!! Hehehe!!

—Ko Tu vēlies pastāstīt ar savām fotogrāfijām?

—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.

—Kas Tevi motivē turpināt uzņemt fotogrāfijas?

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

—Vai Tavi vecāki bija stringri vai netik stingri?

—Less strict!!

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

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

—Ko Tu domā par dzīvi uz citām planētām?

—Why not!!!

—Kas ir Tavi varoņi?

—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.

—Ko Tu necieni?

—People who don't keep their word.

—Ko Tu dari brīvajā laikā?

—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.

—Kuru Tavu pusi citi nekad neredz?

—I think I'm pretty transparent.

—Kad Tu esi pilnībā apmierināts ar savu darbu?

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

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

—Nope

—Vai Tu vienkārši sadraudzējies?

—I think so!

—Kur Tu vēlētos dzīvot?

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

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

—I can't think of one.

—Vai pastāv dzīve pēc kāzām?

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

—Vai Tev ir mīļākais joks? Pastāsti to mums.

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

—Kas Tev patīk labāk - kaķi vai suņi?

—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!!

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

—When you are not punctual.

—Labākā lieta dzīvē ir:

—Nature!!!

—Kaitinošākā lieta dzīvē ir:

—The way Lila barks. Hahaha!

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

—Nope.

—Ko Tu gribētu mainīt sevī?

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

—Ko Tu vēlētos mainīt pasaulē?

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

—Kādi būtu Tavi padomi jaunajiem fotogrāfiem?

—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 )

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

—Welcome to this wonderful planet!!

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

—Adventure on film!

—Rīt es aiziešu un izdarīšu...

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