Фотограф Julieta Belmont

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

—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.

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

—I think I’m very photogenic.

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—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.

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

—Moment, composition, and good light.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

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

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—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.

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

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

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

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

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

—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.

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—Constructive criticism is how you grow on your art.

—Чи є якісь тренди у фотографії?

—Yes there are trends in photography.

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—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.

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

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

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

—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.

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

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

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

—I’m a big fan of Jesus Christ.

—Кого ви бажаєте сфотографувати?

—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.

—Чи маєте ви якісь професійні табу?

—Negotiation.

—З ким ви хотіли б пофотографувати?

—Juan Euan.

—Про що ви хвилюєтесь і чому?

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

—Який момент є найбільш вражаючим у вашому житті?

—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!

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

—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.

—Хто надихає вас у вашому житті і чому?

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

—Як ви визначаєте успіх? Як ви його вимірюєте?

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

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

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

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

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

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

—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.

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

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

—Як ви вчитесь робити гарніші знімки?

—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!

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

—God’s attention to detail.

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

—How to take photos!! Hehehe!!

—Що ви хочете сказати за допомогою ваших фотографій?

—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.

—Що мотивує вас продовжувати робити знімки?

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

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

—Less strict!!

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

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

—А як щодо життя на інших планетах?

—Why not!!!

—Хто є вашими героями?

—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.

—Кого ви не поважаєте?

—People who don't keep their word.

—Чим ви займаєтесь у свій вільній час?

—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.

—Який ваш бік публіка ніколи не бачить?

—I think I'm pretty transparent.

—Коли ви повністю задоволені своєю роботою?

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

—Чи ви вірите у традиційні ролі чоловіків та жінок?

—Nope

—Чи ви легко заводите друзів?

—I think so!

—Де ви хотіли б жити?

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

—Який найбезглуздіший вчинок ви коли-небудь погодилися вчинити?

—I can't think of one.

—Чи є життя після укладення шлюбу?

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

—Чи є у вас улюблений жарт? Розкажіть нам.

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

—Ви любите собак чи котів?

—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!!

—Кого або що ви ненавидите?

—When you are not punctual.

—Найкраща річ у житті - це:

—Nature!!!

—Те, що найбільш дратує в житті:

—The way Lila barks. Hahaha!

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

—Nope.

—Що б ви хотіли змінити в собі?

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

—Що б ви хотіли змінити у світі?

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

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

—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 )

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

—Welcome to this wonderful planet!!

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

—Adventure on film!

—Завтра я піду і...

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