I’ve also done several amazing photo-shoots with her over the years and have included a few of her gorgeous images here for you all! Check out her website for more pin-up eye-candy!
You run a couple of amazing brands– Takemyphoto.co.nz and Miss T Pin-ups.co.nz. Where did you begin?
Why do you make photos, what is your purpose?
How do you decide between using color or black and white?
I don’t always know what the final image will be when I take it. I usually change more emotive images into black & white. Black and white simplifies a message and takes away clutter. I don’t really have any rules with this – just what ever suits the image the best.
There has to be an element of trust and rapport when working with models (of any sort). It is quite an art to get people to relax in front of the camera in a short amount of time. I think having confidence in myself helps them have more confident in me. Also it’s experience – trial and error.
What tips or words of advice would you give others to help them start out?
Learn business before starting a business. Get a mentor – someone who is where you want to be in the future that you can learn from.
Did you consciously decide not to work in a ‘normal job’ or is this a label you feel is ridiculous and unfounded??
Have you ever struggled to get what you do taken seriously?
When I first started out I felt like people didn’t take me seriously because I was fairly young. But it turned out to only be a barrier that I set up for myself. Confidence is key. If you believe you can do it – others will too.
The thing that I am most proud of is that my clients keep coming back (more so the commercial clients than the wedding clients of course:o) It’s a huge complement that they have the confidence in me and my service to keep delivering the goods. I am also proud of being the Chairperson of the NZIPP – Auckland Region (New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography). It’s pretty cool.
Have you got anything exciting in the pipeline that you could share with us?
