Фотограф Jamie Orndorff

—Перше і найважливіше - кого ви можете назвати найкращим фотографом у вашому місті? :)

—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!!

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

—My husband says yes. I say meh.

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—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.

—Якими, на вашу думку, є найголовніші складові гарної фотографії?

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

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

—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.

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—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!

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

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

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

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

—Що робить жанр фотографії, в якому ви знімаєте, особливим?

—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!

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—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.

—Чи є якісь тренди у фотографії?

—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.

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—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! :-)

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

—Over posing. Fake smiles. Messy backgrounds.

—Які деталі, що, зазвичай, проходять непоміченими, може «зловити» фотограф?

—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.

—Що впливає на цінність фотографії? Якими є елементи цього?

—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.

—Яка людина, на вашу думку, може бути символом 21-го століття?

—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.

—Кого ви бажаєте сфотографувати?

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

—Чи маєте ви якісь професійні табу?

—Drinking on the job. Oh well...

—З ким ви хотіли б пофотографувати?

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

—Про що ви хвилюєтесь і чому?

—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?

—Який момент є найбільш вражаючим у вашому житті?

—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.

—Якщо ви були б персонажем мультика, книги або фільму, ким саме ви були б і чому?

—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.

—Хто надихає вас у вашому житті і чому?

—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.

—Як ви визначаєте успіх? Як ви його вимірюєте?

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

—Ви надали б перевагу тому, щоб вас любили чи все-таки поважали?

—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.

—Якою була найбільша помилка, якої ви припустилися на роботі?

—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.

—Коли ви збираєтесь у подорож, що ви берете з собою і чому?

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

—Чи є щось серед гаджетів, які вам належать, що ви воліли б краще не купувати? Чому?

—Nothing that I can think of...

—Як ви вчитесь робити гарніші знімки?

—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

—Чиї роботи найбільше вплинули на вас, як на фотографа?

—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.

—Про яку одну річ ви хотіли б знати, коли розпочинали знімати фотографії?

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

—Що ви хочете сказати за допомогою ваших фотографій?

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

—Що мотивує вас продовжувати робити знімки?

—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.

—Чи вашим батькам варто було б бути більш чи менш суворими?

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

—Якщо ви могли б повернутися назад у часі, що б ви зробили інакше?

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

—А як щодо життя на інших планетах?

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

—Хто є вашими героями?

—My husband.

—Кого ви не поважаєте?

—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.

—Чим ви займаєтесь у свій вільній час?

—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.

—Який ваш бік публіка ніколи не бачить?

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

—Коли ви повністю задоволені своєю роботою?

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

—Чи ви вірите у традиційні ролі чоловіків та жінок?

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

—Чи ви легко заводите друзів?

—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.

—Де ви хотіли б жити?

—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!

—Який найбезглуздіший вчинок ви коли-небудь погодилися вчинити?

—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.

—Чи є життя після укладення шлюбу?

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

—Чи є у вас улюблений жарт? Розкажіть нам.

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

—Ви любите собак чи котів?

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

—Кого або що ви ненавидите?

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

—Найкраща річ у житті - це:

—Dogs. Ice cream. Duh.

—Те, що найбільш дратує в житті:

—The alarm going off before 8am.

—Чи є щось таке навколо вас, що б ви хотіли змінити?

—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.

—Що б ви хотіли змінити в собі?

—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.

—Що б ви хотіли змінити у світі?

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

—Чи могли б ви дати кілька порад фотографам, які тільки починають свій шлях?

—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.

—Якщо іншопланетяни завітають на Землю, і ви будете першою людиною, яку вони зустрінуть, що ви їм розповісте?

—Can I take your picture?

—Якщо вас запросять знімати кіно, якого жанру воно буде?

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

—Завтра я піду і...

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