I recently interviewed photographer Kareena. Here’s what
she has to say:
Thanks for taking time out for this, I really appreciate
it.......
What made you want
to be a photographer?
I started out studying media studies at GCSE level. For a
project we had to design a magazine cover and 4 pages of content. I decided to
do a fashion and makeup magazine, so I photographed a friend wearing a variety
of clothes and used different wallpapers around her house as backgrounds. My
teacher then told me that I put a lot of thought into the images and that I
had a creative spark. I then moved onto A-level media and found myself reaching
for my digital camera for almost every project we were set. So I then took the
advice of another teacher who spotted my photographic talent and studied
A-level photography where I gained ‘A’ grades. Then there was no going back
because I had found my passion.
How are you finding
photography, is it what you expected it to be?
It is everything and more than I had expected it to be, those
5 years ago when I started it at college. I enjoy it more and more each time I
do a photo shoot or event.
What was it like
working with Matt R on his photo shoot?
Me and Matt R had been planning a photo shoot for a long time
so it was good to finally get round to working with him. He knew exactly what
style and outcome he wanted for the shoot, but he welcomed my own creative
input. It’s so nice to see him doing well in the music business and also to see
him using my images online.
Have you photographed anyone famous or anyone who we might have heard of?
Unfortunately I have not photographed anyone famous…yet! My
dream celebrities I would love to photograph are Johnny Depp, Lady Gaga and
Katy Perry.
What camera
equipment do you use for your shoots?
I own a Canon DSLR, canon flash and various lenses. When in
the studio I use a variety of lights.
Where do you see
yourself in 5 years from now?
I would love to be doing freelance photography work
full-time, hopefully owning a business/studio.
Do you enjoy your
work, if so why do you enjoy it?
I always enjoy photography, no matter what the subject is. I
love being creative, putting things together such as outfits and the makeup to
then finally take the photos. I have always got something creative going on in
my head, even watching TV, I will spot someone’s quirky outfit for example and
instantly think of a photo shoot I want to put together.
What’s the best part
of photography for you?
There are two best parts for me, the first one being,
documenting memories for other people, so for example maternity photos or
weddings. Secondly, I love working on fashion style shoots, pulling all
elements of art together e.g. clothes, makeup, hair, modelling and putting them
into one piece of work that will capture people's eye and imagination.
What type of
photography work do you do? How many other types of photography work are out
there?
There are endless amounts of types of photography out there.
You name it; someone is probably taking a photo of it. Everywhere you go there
are photos.
I started out mainly photographing models for fashion/editorial style projects at university, but then I got more into standard portraits including maternity and toddlers. I then did my first christening in 2012 and my first wedding in 2013. And recently in January 2014 I did my first product photo shoot, which was for a local dog sitting company who make their own blankets, and collar/neckerchiefs for pets.
I started out mainly photographing models for fashion/editorial style projects at university, but then I got more into standard portraits including maternity and toddlers. I then did my first christening in 2012 and my first wedding in 2013. And recently in January 2014 I did my first product photo shoot, which was for a local dog sitting company who make their own blankets, and collar/neckerchiefs for pets.
What advice would
you give to young aspiring photographers out there?
Simple, don’t give up. I struggled in my first year at
university because I was set projects that I didn’t like and couldn’t get my
head around all the advance technical things. But I realised I just needed to
keep photographing things and people, doing what I love and the rest would come
along with it. I was always worrying that everyone was better than me, but here
I am with a photography degree at 23 years old.
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