Fotograf Jamie Orndorff

—Först och främst - vem kan du nämna som den bästa fotografen i Tampa, Förenta staterna? :)

—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!!

—Är du fotogenisk?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Hur började du inom 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.

—Vilka är enligt dig de viktigaste komponenterna för ett bra fotografi?

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

—Älskar du att resa?

—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.

—Vad gillar du mest med ditt yrke?

—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!

—Vad gillar du minst med ditt yrke?

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

—Hur kommer framtiden för fotografering att se ut?

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

—Vad är det speciella med den fotografigenre du specialiserar i?

—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!

—Hur hanterar du kritik?

—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.

—Finns det några trender inom fotografering?

—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.

—Vad bör kriterierna vara för en kund som ska välja en fotograf?

—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! :-)

—Vad är absolut inte tillåtet under fotograferingen?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Vilka detaljer kan en fotograf fånga som vanligtvis går obemärkta?

—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.

—Vad påverkar fotots värde? Vilka är dess element?

—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.

—Vilken person tycker du symboliserar 2000-talet?

—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.

—Vem vill du fotografera?

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

—Har du några professionella tabun?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—Vem skulle du vilja fotografera med?

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

—Vad oroar du dig över och varför?

—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?

—Vilket är det mest imponerande ögonblicket i ditt liv?

—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.

—Om du vore en animerad, litterär eller filmkaraktär, vem skulle du vara och varför?

—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.

—Vem är din inspirationskälla i livet och varför?

—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.

—Hur definierar du framgång? Hur mäter du framgång?

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

—Föredrar du att vara omtyckt eller respekterad?

—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.

—Vilket är det största misstaget som du har gjort på jobbet?

—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.

—Vad tar du med dig och varför när du är ute och reser?

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

—Äger du en gadget som du önskar att du inte hade köpt? Varför?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Hur utbildar du dig själv för att bli en bättre fotograf?

—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

—Vems arbete har haft störst inflytande över dig som fotograf?

—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.

—Finns det någonting specifikt som du önskar att du visste när du började fotografera?

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

—Vad försöker du säga med dina fotografier?

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

—Vad motiverar dig att fortsätta att ta bilder?

—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.

—Borde dina föräldrar ha varit mer eller mindre strikta?

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

—Om du kunde resa tillbaka i tiden, vad skulle du göra annorlunda?

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

—Tror du att det finns liv på andra planeter?

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

—Vilka är dina hjältar?

—My husband.

—Finns det någon person som du inte har någon respekt för?

—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.

—Vad gör du på fritiden?

—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.

—Har du någon sida som du aldrig visar upp offentligt?

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

—När är du fullständigt tillfredsställd med ditt arbete?

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

—Tror du på de traditionella mans- och kvinnorollerna?

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

—Är det enkelt för dig att skaffa vänner?

—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.

—Var skulle du vilja bo?

—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!

—Vad är det dummaste som du någonsin har tackat ja till?

—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.

—Finns det ett liv efter äktenskapet?

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

—Har du ett favoritskämt? Berätta det för oss.

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

—Gillar du hundar eller katter?

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

—Vem eller vad hatar du?

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

—Det bästa med livet är:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Det mest irriterande med livet är:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—Finns det någonting runt omkring dig som du skulle vilja ändra på?

—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.

—Finns det någonting om dig själv som du skulle vilja ändra?

—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.

—Vad vill du ändra på i världen?

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

—Kan du ge några råd till nya fotografer?

—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.

—Om utomjordingar skulle komma till jorden, och du är den första personen som de träffar, vad skulle du säga till dem?

—Can I take your picture?

—Om du skulle bli tillfrågad att spela in en film, vilken genre skulle det vara?

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

—Imorgon kommer jag att...

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