Фотограф Jamie Orndorff

—Самый волнующий нас вопрос – кто лучший фотограф в вашем городе? :)

—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!!

—Вы фотогеничны?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Как вы попали в индустрию фотографии?

—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.

—Как вы считаете, каковы самые важные составляющие хорошей фотографии?

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

—Любите путешествовать?

—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.

—Что в вашей профессии вам нравится больше всего?

—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!

—Что в вашей профессии вам нравится меньше всего?

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

—Каким вы видите будущее фотографии?

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

—Что делает жанр фотографии, в котором вы снимаете, особенным?

—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!

—Как вы относитесь к критике?

—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.

—Есть ли в фотографии своя мода?

—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.

—По каким критериям клиенты должны выбирать своего фотографа?

—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! :-)

—Чего нельзя допускать при съемке?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Что обычные люди упускают из виду, в то время как фотограф может увидеть?

—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.

—Что влияет на ценность фотографии? Из чего она складывается?

—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.

—Кого бы вы назвали символом XXI века?

—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.

—Кого бы вы хотели поснимать?

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

—Есть ли у вас какие-то табу в работе?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—С кем вы хотели бы поснимать?

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

—О чем вы беспокоитесь в первую очередь и почему?

—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?

—Расскажите о самом сильном впечатлении в своей жизни.

—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.

—Каким персонажем из мультфильма, книги или кино вы были бы и почему?

—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.

—Кто вдохновляет вас и почему?

—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.

—Как вы определяете успех? Можно ли его измерить?

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

—Что для вас важнее: любовь окружающих или уважение?

—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.

—Расскажите о своей самой большой ошибке в работе.

—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.

—Что вы берете с собой в путешествие и почему?

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

—Есть ли среди вашей техники что-то, чего покупать не следовало бы? Почему вы так считаете?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Расскажите о своем самообучении: что вы делаете, чтобы стать лучше как фотограф?

—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

—Чья работа больше всего повлияла на ваше становление как фотографа?

—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.

—Как вы считаете, что вам следовало бы знать в первую очередь, когда вы начинали фотографировать?

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

—Что вы хотите донести до людей с помощью фотографии?

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

—Что побуждает вас продолжать заниматься фотографией?

—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.

—Следовало ли вашим родителям быть более (менее) строгими?

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

—Если бы можно было вернуться в прошлое, что бы вы сделали иначе?

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

—Есть ли жизнь на других планетах?

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

—Кто для вас — пример для подражания?

—My husband.

—Кого вы считаете недостойным уважения?

—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.

—Чем вы занимаетесь в свободное время?

—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.

—Какая часть вашей личности скрыта от окружающих?

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

—В каких случаях вы бываете полностью довольны своей работой?

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

—Придаете ли вы значение традиционным ролям мужчин и женщин?

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

—Легко ли вы заводите друзей?

—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.

—Где вы хотели бы жить?

—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!

—Расскажите о самой большой глупости, которую вы согласились сделать.

—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.

—Есть ли жизнь после свадьбы?

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

—У вас есть любимая шутка? Поделитесь с нами!

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

—Вы любите собак? А кошек?

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

—Что или кого вы очень не любите?

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

—Самое лучшее в жизни — это:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Самое неприятное в жизни — это:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—Есть ли что-то вокруг вас, что вы хотели бы изменить?

—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.

—Что вы хотели бы изменить в себе?

—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.

—Что вы хотели бы изменить в мире?

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

—Что бы вы посоветовали начинающим фотографам?

—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.

—Если бы на Землю прилетели инопланетяне и вы оказались первым человеком, которого они встретили, что бы вы сказали им?

—Can I take your picture?

—Если бы вам пришлось снимать фильм, в каком жанре он был бы?

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

—Завтра я пойду и сделаю…

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