攝影師 Jamie Orndorff

—首先─您認為誰是坦帕, 美國最優秀的攝影師呢？ :)

—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!!

—您上相嗎？

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—您如何開始從事攝影行業？

—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.

—您認為一張好照片裡最重要的元素有哪些？

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

—您熱愛旅行嗎？

—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.

—您最喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

—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!

—您最不喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

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

—攝影的前景如何？

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

—您擅長的攝影類型有什麼特別之處？

—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!

—您如何應對批評？

—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.

—攝影有什麼潮流？

—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.

—客戶選擇攝影師的標準有哪些？

—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! :-)

—拍攝時應該避免哪些事項？

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—通常不會被注意，但攝影師卻能留意的細節有哪些呢？

—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.

—什麼事物會影響照片的價值？它包含了哪些因素？

—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.

—您認為哪個人可以被視為21世紀的代表人物？

—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.

—您想拍誰？

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

—您有任何職業禁忌嗎？

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—您想和誰一起拍攝？

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

—您會擔心什麼？為什麼？

—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?

—您人生中印象最深刻的一刻是什麼？

—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.

—如果您是個卡通、小說或電影角色，您想成為誰？為什麼？

—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.

—誰能在生命中激發您的靈感？為什麼？

—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.

—您如何定義成功？您會怎麼衡量它？

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

—您是希望被喜愛或是被景仰呢？

—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.

—您在工作上犯過最大的錯誤是什麼？

—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.

—當您要去旅行時，您會帶什麼？為什麼？

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

—在您擁有的物品中，有任何您希望沒買過的嗎？為什麼？

—Nothing that I can think of...

—您如何學習拍出更好的照片呢？

—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

—身為攝影師，誰的作品對您影響最大？

—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.

—哪件事是您希望從開始拍照時就知道的？

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

—您想用自己的照片說些什麼？

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

—讓您持續拍照的動力是什麼？

—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.

—您的雙親應該更加或是更不嚴厲呢？

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

—如果能回到過去，您會有什麼不同舉動呢？

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

—您對在其他星球上的生命有什麼看法呢？

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

—誰是您的英雄？

—My husband.

—您不重視誰？

—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.

—您空閒時會做些什麼？

—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.

—您的哪一面是公眾不曾看到過的？

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

—您什麼時候會對自己的作品完全滿意？

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

—您認可男女性的傳統角色嗎？

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

—您容易交到朋友嗎？

—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.

—您希望在哪裡生活？

—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!

—您曾同意嘗試過最愚蠢的事是什麼？

—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.

—結婚後還有人生嗎？

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

—您有最愛的笑話嗎？請告訴我們。

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

—您喜歡狗還是貓？

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

—您討厭誰或什麼？

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

—人生中最棒的事是：

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—人生中最煩人的事是：

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—您的周圍有任何您想改變的事情嗎？

—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.

—您希望改變自己的哪一點？

—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.

—您希望改變世界的哪些方面？

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

—您能為新進攝影師提供一些建議嗎？

—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.

—如果外星人來到地球，而您是他們第一個遇見的人，您會跟他們說什麼？

—Can I take your picture?

—如果您被邀請去拍攝電影，那會是什麼類型的電影呢？

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

—明天我會去做...

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