Fotograf Anne Ling

—Hvordan ble du en del av fotografbransjen?

—My way in photography started 10 years ago with editorial and fashion. But I've always admired real people and real emotions much more. So that's how I've started documenting weddings and other important life moments in different countries.

—Er du glad i å reise?

—I'm a passionate traveller. I've already been to 39 countries and I'm really happy that my work is international.

—Hva er det spesielle med den fotografisjanger du har spesialisert deg i?

—Wedding photography combines documentary and fine art photography. So being a professional in both is crucial.

—Hva påvirker bildets verdi? Hvilke elementer inneholder det?

—Time influences the value of a photo the most. Photos are like good wine – the older the better. While capturing a wedding I always keep in mind that this photos will keep the memories through the years.

—Har du noen yrkesmessige tabuer?

—I never photograph people in embarrassing situation or angle.

—Hvem sitt arbeid har inspirert deg mest som fotograf?

—I've studied fine arts since childhood. So all the great painters, photographers, film directors influenced me a lot.

—Hva ønsker du å formidle gjennom dine bilder?

—That it is much more important to collect feelings not things. Nothing will be more valuable for you through the years than a teardrop on your mother's cheek or a sincere hug of your best friend or a picture of you two standing on the edge of the earth holding hands and looking to each other's eyes.

—Hva motiverer deg til å fortsette med fotografering?

—My clients, of course. When I send them their photos and receive an answer: "We are totally in love with our photos! Thank you so much, Anne!!!"
In such moments I feel absolutely happy!