Interview: Photographer Emma Pedemonte (Argentina)
Can you tell us a little about you?
I’m a mom, wife and a 24/7 photographer and entrepreneur. I live in El Bolsón, Patagonia Argentina. I’m curious person, I love challenges, I get bored easily. Because I was very poor when I was a child, I believe in sharing as a giveaway for my “lucky life”. I’ve worked hard for everything I have but, still think I’m blessed. I hate snobbism. I love art.
How and when did you get into photography?
I’ve always like photos, I like see old pictures, mine or anyone else’s. Photography show us past, show us how happy we were, show us our life, photography remind us what is important. I get into photography because I don’t know to paint, I was awful, so I thought (oh my innocence) it was easy to shoot, so it start as a hobby, but soon it became a career. That was 8 years ago.
What does photography mean to you?
Memory, and the constant reminder of the feelings you had “that time when you took that picture”
Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.
I make fine art photography, artistic documentary photography and surrealism.
Where do you get inspiration from?
Movies, other photographers, and the masters: painters.
Do you think in advance what you want in the picture?
Always.
Studio, on location or both?
Both.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
Well, people pay me for taking pictures so…paid professional. I’m not rich to be a hobbyist.
What has been your most memorable session and why?
I remember every session with love.
Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
Nikon
What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?
Learn to sell, invest on improve your skills, practice a lot. Success will come if you invest your time, and time is the more expensive thing in your work.
What do you think of our new magazine?
I love it!!!!! So excited to see your next issues!!.
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