攝影師 Julieta Belmont

—首先─您認為誰是傑克遜, 美國最優秀的攝影師呢？ :)

—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.

—您上相嗎？

—I think I’m very photogenic.

—您如何開始從事攝影行業？

—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.

—您認為一張好照片裡最重要的元素有哪些？

—Moment, composition, and good light.

—您熱愛旅行嗎？

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

—您最喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

—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.

—您最不喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

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

—攝影的前景如何？

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

—您擅長的攝影類型有什麼特別之處？

—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.

—您如何應對批評？

—Constructive criticism is how you grow on your art.

—攝影有什麼潮流？

—Yes there are trends in photography.

—客戶選擇攝影師的標準有哪些？

—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.

—拍攝時應該避免哪些事項？

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

—通常不會被注意，但攝影師卻能留意的細節有哪些呢？

—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.

—什麼事物會影響照片的價值？它包含了哪些因素？

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

—您認為哪個人可以被視為21世紀的代表人物？

—I’m a big fan of Jesus Christ.

—您想拍誰？

—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.

—您有任何職業禁忌嗎？

—Negotiation.

—您想和誰一起拍攝？

—Juan Euan.

—您會擔心什麼？為什麼？

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

—您人生中印象最深刻的一刻是什麼？

—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!

—如果您是個卡通、小說或電影角色，您想成為誰？為什麼？

—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.

—誰能在生命中激發您的靈感？為什麼？

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

—您如何定義成功？您會怎麼衡量它？

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

—您是希望被喜愛或是被景仰呢？

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

—您在工作上犯過最大的錯誤是什麼？

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

—當您要去旅行時，您會帶什麼？為什麼？

—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.

—在您擁有的物品中，有任何您希望沒買過的嗎？為什麼？

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

—您如何學習拍出更好的照片呢？

—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!

—身為攝影師，誰的作品對您影響最大？

—God’s attention to detail.

—哪件事是您希望從開始拍照時就知道的？

—How to take photos!! Hehehe!!

—您想用自己的照片說些什麼？

—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.

—讓您持續拍照的動力是什麼？

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

—您的雙親應該更加或是更不嚴厲呢？

—Less strict!!

—如果能回到過去，您會有什麼不同舉動呢？

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

—您對在其他星球上的生命有什麼看法呢？

—Why not!!!

—誰是您的英雄？

—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.

—您不重視誰？

—People who don't keep their word.

—您空閒時會做些什麼？

—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.

—您的哪一面是公眾不曾看到過的？

—I think I'm pretty transparent.

—您什麼時候會對自己的作品完全滿意？

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

—您認可男女性的傳統角色嗎？

—Nope

—您容易交到朋友嗎？

—I think so!

—您希望在哪裡生活？

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

—您曾同意嘗試過最愚蠢的事是什麼？

—I can't think of one.

—結婚後還有人生嗎？

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

—您有最愛的笑話嗎？請告訴我們。

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

—您喜歡狗還是貓？

—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!!

—您討厭誰或什麼？

—When you are not punctual.

—人生中最棒的事是：

—Nature!!!

—人生中最煩人的事是：

—The way Lila barks. Hahaha!

—您的周圍有任何您想改變的事情嗎？

—Nope.

—您希望改變自己的哪一點？

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

—您希望改變世界的哪些方面？

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

—您能為新進攝影師提供一些建議嗎？

—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 )

—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？

—Welcome to this wonderful planet!!

—如果您被邀請去拍攝電影，那會是什麼類型的電影呢？

—Adventure on film!

—明天我會去做...

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