FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER INTERVIEW
1. How does this collection speak to you? How did it come
about? What did you want this to say to your audience?
Liz Rundbaken, our stylist, became inspired by the concept
of army surplus interacting with lace and lingerie. We all liked the challenge
to create images that successfully portrayed both masculine and feminine tones.
2. What do you find to be the most difficult when bringing a
team of artists together to create a cohesive look? How do you pick the right
team?
To me the most important things are that the people involved
are a) fun to be around and b) selfless. Dominant attitudes—photographers
certainly included—throw off the energy of a shoot. These are long days,
especially for the models, everybody needs to enjoy the people they’re around.
3. As an editorial artist, what do you feel is one of the
biggest mistakes beginners tend to make?
Undervaluing the importance of working with a team. Your
work will improve exponentially with a strong team surrounding it.
4. How would you describe your artistic style?
Narrative. Under construction.
5. Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?
Behind, easily.
6. What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?
Weakness: Indecisiveness. Strength: Persistence.
7. What misconceptions do you think outsiders have about
fashion and beauty editorials?
I think any type of art can be viewed as a very
free-flowing, carefree process, but a lot of times in order for it to succeed
it needs to be quite structured. That’s certainly the case with editorials. A
lot of energy and prep-work goes into making sure the day of the shoot runs in
a smooth, organized fashion.
8. What is your secret to keeping a happy balanced life
while following your passion?
I think following your passion is, in itself, a great way to
keep your life in balance. The stuff that sucks will show up regardless. The
stress and drama and bills to pay. To take a step back and know you’re doing
what you enjoy doing... that helps.
9. Music feeds the soul and often motivates. What music are
you playing while you are shooting?
Usually something instrumental and non-intrusive. But if the
shot calls for a certain mood, it doesn’t hurt to put on music mirroring that
mood, as cheesy as that seems.
10. Words to live by?
Good things happen out of nowhere.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Matt Johnson
www.mattjohnsonink.com
Shannon Wall
www.shaywall.com
Jay Jay Martin
www.jayjaymartin.com
Liz Rundbaken
www.lizrund.com
Sami Delavari
Nina Kong @ Major NY
www.majormodel.com
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