Fotograf Julieta Belmont

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

—Mangelsen wildlife photographer. His photos were the inspiration for our overland trip. A couple of years ago we came to Wyoming on vacation and I saw his magnificent photos. I left his gallery with a new perspective.

—Är du fotogenisk?

—I think I’m very photogenic.

—Hur började du inom fotografi?

—When I was living in Cancun, Mexico Conor, my hubby worked with someone whose mom was a wedding organizer. He gave her card to Conor and I gave her a call.
Months later she introduced me to Samuel Luna, a recognized wedding photographer. He invited me to 5 weddings at which I learned a lot. That was 10 years ago! In those ten years I built my own business.

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

—Moment, composition, and good light.

—Älskar du att resa?

—I love to travel and adventure!! On the weekends that we have available, we love to explore our surrounding area with our furry children!!

—Vad gillar du mest med ditt yrke?

—I love being an important part of the happiest day of your life. I honestly think that if I put passion into what I’m capturing and I’m able to make friends for a lifetime.
Also, I get to go to fantastic places and I’m taking pictures of everything around me.

—Vad gillar du minst med ditt yrke?

—What I like the least about my profession is when there’s negotiation involved. I don’t haggle. But I do accept tips.

—Hur kommer framtiden för fotografering att se ut?

—I really don’t know what’s the future for photography. In general. In my career I’m always studying new ways to improve.

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

—Everything. I love every minute of it. Since meeting with you for the first time to the delivery of my work. I want to be an important part of your wedding. I enjoy capturing moments full of joy. I wait for the moment to happen a look, a smile, a touch of your hands. I like that constant search of details that shows the affection between the bride and groom and their loved ones.

—Hur hanterar du kritik?

—Constructive criticism is how you grow on your art.

—Finns det några trender inom fotografering?

—Yes there are trends in photography.

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

—Good question. You should study and compare wedding photographers on their style. You should absolutely fall in love with the work of the photographer that you choose. You should trust the person behind the camera as well.

—Vad är absolut inte tillåtet under fotograferingen?

—Stressing out. Every wedding has its own flow. Go with it!

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

—A wedding photographer should be able to see the magic that is happening at every moment of the day. A wedding is full of it and requires an artist to capture it.

—Vad påverkar fotots värde? Vilka är dess element?

—To me the decisive moment. It has to be special. Every photo has to tell a story on itself.

—Vilken person tycker du symboliserar 2000-talet?

—I’m a big fan of Jesus Christ.

—Vem vill du fotografera?

—What do you want to take photos of?
Little birds and wildlife. It’s really wonderful to see God’s attention to detail when you are shooting birds.

—Har du några professionella tabun?

—Negotiation.

—Vem skulle du vilja fotografera med?

—Juan Euan.

—Vad oroar du dig över och varför?

—I’m learning to let go of things that I can’t control. Everything is in God’s hands.

—Vilket är det mest imponerande ögonblicket i ditt liv?

—It's hard to pick just one. but one of my latest.
We camped on a hill for several days in Los Padres National Forest, near Big Sur, California. Every sunset a formation of clouds was made out of nowhere. We were on top of them. We admire them for 15 minutes every day. They were coming towards a canyon that was right bellowed us. you could feel the wind kissing your skin. You could admire the hand of God creating that gorgeous sunset!

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

—I love cartoons Conor, my hubby and I watch nothing but cartoons. I love Mabel from Gravity Falls. I think she is really sweet and she lives on her happy bubble. I think I’m like that.

—Vem är din inspirationskälla i livet och varför?

—My mom Tere and my dad Armando they show me how to work hard for what I want. My dad is my hero.

—Hur definierar du framgång? Hur mäter du framgång?

—By making dreams come true! By growing every time that you accomplish a dream!

—Föredrar du att vara omtyckt eller respekterad?

—You have to win the respect of others. Showing them with kindness your perspective in life. I will rather be respected.

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

—Once I lost half of the money from a wedding. : (

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

—My camera I have a personal photography project. It is called The Overland Diaries where I show our lifestyle and landscapes. Also, a stuffed animal.

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

—No. Everything I have I always do my research before buying it. So I take an educated decision.

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

—I love going to conventions. Meeting photographers. I’m always taking courses on line on different themes related to photography: Posing, composition, marketing, light, light, light. I’m a little bit obsess at this moment with flashes. Hahaha!

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

—God’s attention to detail.

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

—How to take photos!! Hehehe!!

—Vad försöker du säga med dina fotografier?

—I think everyone has at least a talent and it's our mission to discover what it is. Mine is taking photos of whatever I see.
I want to reflect on my photos the mood of what’s going on and every photo has to tell a story.

—Vad motiverar dig att fortsätta att ta bilder?

—I'm constantly searching to capture that one photo that is going to be my legacy to the world.

—Borde dina föräldrar ha varit mer eller mindre strikta?

—Less strict!!

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

—Nothing, I don't regret anything! I think I have lived my life in abundance.

—Tror du att det finns liv på andra planeter?

—Why not!!!

—Vilka är dina hjältar?

—My mom and dad!! I admire their will to give to the community. My dad was a Doctor and he showed me how to care for others.
My mom is a retired teacher and she showed me how to work hard for what you want.

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

—People who don't keep their word.

—Vad gör du på fritiden?

—I love exploring and I’m always capturing everything that catches my eye.
I love cooking and sharing a meal with good friends.
I enjoy a good book and getting lost in my imagination.
I put my heart and mind into everything that I do.
I love my little family so much.

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

—I think I'm pretty transparent.

—När är du fullständigt tillfredsställd med ditt arbete?

—Never. I am always trying to get better at what I do.

—Tror du på de traditionella mans- och kvinnorollerna?

—Nope

—Är det enkelt för dig att skaffa vänner?

—I think so!

—Var skulle du vilja bo?

—That's an easy one ... Pinedale, Wyoming

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

—I can't think of one.

—Finns det ett liv efter äktenskapet?

—I guess. I'm pretty happy with my marriage! We have been together for 12 years! We love and respect each other!

—Har du ett favoritskämt? Berätta det för oss.

—I'm terrible at telling jokes. I laugh all the time. I'm a pretty happy lady!

—Gillar du hundar eller katter?

—Dogs!!! We have 4 rescue dogs from the streets of Mexico, Lila, Lola, Cuache, and Mosby
When we did the journey we brought them with us!! They have been all over the United States and the Yucatan peninsula. I love being able to bring them with us everywhere we go!!

—Vem eller vad hatar du?

—When you are not punctual.

—Det bästa med livet är:

—Nature!!!

—Det mest irriterande med livet är:

—The way Lila barks. Hahaha!

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

—Nope.

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

—Nothing! According to my hubby, I am gorgeous. Hahaha.

—Vad vill du ändra på i världen?

—Selfishness!! I will love to live in a world where everyone supports everyone!!

—Kan du ge några råd till nya fotografer?

—Don't give up!!! Life is not easy. And if I can take gorgeous photos with one hand you can do it too!! (I have Cerebral Palsy, can't move my right hand and leg very well )

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

—Welcome to this wonderful planet!!

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

—Adventure on film!

—Imorgon kommer jag att...

—I'm getting ready to go to Virginia for the Holidays!! My hubby’s family is there waiting for us!!