Jurufoto Jamie Orndorff

—Pertama sekali – siapakah yang boleh anda namakan sebagai jurufoto terbaik di Tampa, Amerika Syarikat? :)

—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!!

—Adakah anda seorang yang fotogenik?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Bagaimanakah anda mula menceburkan diri dalam industri fotografi?

—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.

—Apakah komponen paling penting sekeping foto yang bagus menurut pendapat anda?

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

—Adakah anda minat mengembara?

—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.

—Apakah yang paling anda sukai mengenai kerjaya anda?

—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!

—Apakah yang paling anda tidak suka mengenai kerjaya anda?

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

—Apakah masa depan fotografi?

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

—Apakah yang istimewa dalam genre fotografi yang anda sedang mengkhusus?

—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!

—Bagaimanakah cara anda menangani kritikan?

—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.

—Adakah wujud sebarang trend dalam fotografi?

—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.

—Apakah sepatutnya menjadi kriteria untuk seorang pelanggan memilih jurufoto?

—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! :-)

—Apakah perkara yang patut dielakkan semasa penggambaran?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Apakah perincian yang selalunya terlepas tanpa disedari namun boleh disedari oleh seorang jurufoto?

—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.

—Apakah yang boleh mempengaruhi nilai sekeping foto? Apakah elemen nilai itu?

—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.

—Siapakah individu yang boleh menjadi simbol abad ke-21 menurut pendapat anda?

—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.

—Siapakah yang mahu anda rakamkan dalam foto?

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

—Adakah anda ada sebarang tabu profesional?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—Siapakah orang yang anda mahu merakam foto bersamanya?

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

—Apakah yang merisaukan anda, dan mengapa?

—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?

—Apakah detik paling mengesankan dalam hidup anda?

—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.

—Jika anda ialah karakter dalam kartun, buku atau filem, siapakah yang anda ingin jadi dan kenapa?

—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.

—Siapakah yang menjadi sumber inspirasi hidup anda dan mengapa?

—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.

—Bagaimanakah anda mentakrifkan kejayaan? Bagaimanakah anda mengukurnya?

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

—Mana satu yang lebih penting bagi anda, disukai atau dihormati?

—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.

—Apakah kesilapan terbesar yang pernah anda lakukan ketika bekerja?

—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.

—Apabila anda pergi mengembara, apakah yang anda bawa bersama anda dan mengapa?

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

—Adakah sesuatu yang anda harap anda tidak pernah beli antara banyak gajet milik anda? Mengapa?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Bagaimanakah anda meningkatkan diri untuk merakam gambar yang lebih baik?

—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

—Hasil kerja siapakah yang paling mempengaruhi anda sebagai jurufoto?

—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.

—Apakah satu perkara yang anda harap anda telah tahu ketika mula merakam foto?

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

—Apakah yang ingin anda sampaikan melalui foto anda?

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

—Apakah yang memotivasikan anda untuk terus mengambil gambar?

—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.

—Bukankah ibu bapa anda pada satu tahap patut bertegas?

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

—Jika anda boleh kembali ke masa lalu, apakah yang akan ada lakukan dengan cara berbeza?

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

—Bagaimanakah kehidupan di planet lain?

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

—Siapakah hero anda?

—My husband.

—Siapakah orang yang anda tidak hormat kepadanya?

—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.

—Apakah yang anda lakukan pada masa lapang?

—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.

—Apakah sisi diri anda yang tidak pernah diketahui umum?

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

—Bilakah anda akan benar-benar berpuas hati dengan kerja anda?

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

—Adakah anda percaya dengan peranan tradisi bagi lelaki dan perempuan?

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

—Adakah anda mudah berkawan?

—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.

—Di manakah anda suka untuk tinggal?

—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!

—Apakah perkara paling bodoh pernah anda bersetuju lakukan?

—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.

—Masih adakah kehidupan selepas perkahwinan?

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

—Adakah anda ada lawak kegemaran? Beritahu kami.

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

—Anda suka anjing atau kucing?

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

—Siapakah atau apakah yang anda tidak suka?

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

—Perkara terbaik dalam hidup ialah:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Perkara paling menjengkelkan dalam hidup ialah:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—Adakah sesuatu di sekitar anda yang anda ingin ubah?

—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.

—Apakah yang anda mahu ubah pada diri sendiri?

—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.

—Apakah yang anda ingin ubah di dunia ini?

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

—Bolehkah anda berikan beberapa petua untuk jurufoto yang baru saja bermula?

—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.

—Jika makhluk asing datang ke Bumi dan anda ialah orang pertama yang mereka temui, apakah yang akan anda beritahu kepada mereka?

—Can I take your picture?

—Jika anda dipanggil untuk penggambaran sebuah filem, apakah yang akan menjadi genrenya?

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

—Esok saya akan pergi dan melakukan...

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