Fotograf Jamie Orndorff

—Pre svega, koga biste naveli kao najboljeg fotografa u svom gradu? :)

—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!!

—Fotogenični ste?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Kako ste ušli u svet fotografije?

—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.

—Šta smatrate da su ključni elementi dobre fotografije?

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

—Volite putovanja?

—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.

—Šta najviše volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—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!

—Šta najmanje volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

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

—Kakva će biti budućnost fotografije?

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

—Šta je posebno kod vrste fotografije koja je vaša specijalnost?

—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!

—Kako podnosite 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.

—Da li u fotografiji postoje trendovi?

—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.

—Šta treba da budu kriterijumi kada klijent bira fotografa?

—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! :-)

—Šta treba izbegavati kod snimanja?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Koje najčešće neprimetne detalje primećuje fotograf?

—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.

—Šta utiče na vrednost fotografije? Šta su njeni 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.

—Za koju ličnost smatrate da bi mogla da bude simbol 21. veka?

—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.

—Koga biste želeli da fotografišete?

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

—Da li za vas u poslu postoji nešto zabranjeno?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—Sa kim biste želeli da sarađujete?

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

—Šta vas brine i zašto?

—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?

—Koji trenutak u vašem životu je bio najupečatljiviji?

—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.

—Koji lik iz crtaća, knjige ili filma biste bili i zašto?

—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.

—Ko vam je životna inspiracija i zašto?

—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.

—Šta za vas znači uspeh? Kako ga merite?

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

—Da li biste pre bili voljeni ili poštovani?

—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.

—Šta je najveća greška koju ste do sada napravili u poslu?

—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.

—Šta nosite sa sobom na putovanja i zašto?

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

—Da li ima nešto među vašim alatkama čiju kupovinu ste zažalili? Zašto?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Kako se edukujete da biste bolje fotografisali?

—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

—Čiji rad je najviše uticao na vas kao fotografa?

—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.

—Šta biste voleli da ste znali kad ste tek postali fotograf?

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

—Šta želite da poručite svojim fotografijama?

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

—Šta vas motiviše da se i dalje bavite fotografijom?

—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.

—Da li mislite da su vaši roditelji bili premalo ili previše strogi?

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

—Da možete da se vratite u prošlost, šta biste uradili drugačije?

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

—Šta mislite o životu na drugim planetama?

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

—Ko su vaši heroji?

—My husband.

—Prema kome nemate nimalo poštovanja?

—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.

—Kako provodite slobodno vreme?

—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.

—Koji deo sebe nikada ne pokazujete javno?

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

—Kad ste potpuno zadovoljni svojim radom?

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

—Da li verujete u tradicionalne uloge muškaraca i žena?

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

—Da li lako sklapate prijateljstva?

—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.

—Gde biste voleli da živite?

—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!

—Šta je najgluplja stvar u životu koju ste pristali da uradite?

—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.

—Da li postoji život posle braka?

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

—Imate omiljeni vic? Prepričajte nam ga.

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

—Da li volite pse ili mačke?

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

—Da li postoji neko ili nešto što mrzite?

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

—Najbolja stvar u životu je:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Najiritantnija stvar u životu je:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—Da li ima nešto u vašem okruženju što biste promenili?

—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.

—Šta biste promenili kod sebe?

—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.

—Šta biste promenili u svetu?

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

—Da li imate neki savet za fotografe koji tek počinju?

—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.

—Kad bi vanzemaljci došli na Zemlju i prvo sreli vas, šta biste im rekli?

—Can I take your picture?

—Kad bi vas zvali da snimite film, koji biste žanr izabrali?

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

—Od sutra ću da…

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