Interview: Photographer Ravi Rane (Canada)
Can you tell us a little about you?
I’m Ravi and I am a boudoir, portrait, wedding, engagement, lifestyle and landscape
photographer located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I am an internationally
published professional photographer for the last 6 years. When I am not photographing I love to read, travel and cook, I am regular at practising yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
How and when did you get into photography?
I used to be a painter in my school days, as I went into the university I changed the
medium of painting and started painting using my camera instead, in short started taking pictures. Ever since then I have not let go of my camera. Professionally I have been doing photography for the last 7 years.
What does photography mean to you?
Photography to me is a scientific process of creating high quality art, it gets me in a peaceful zone and helps me direct my energy into creative realm.
Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.
I love to capture essence of human souls through portraits, boudoirs, street photography. I immensely enjoy take landscape photos as well.
Where do you get inspiration from?
Nature, humans and observing people and places around me.
Do you think in advance what you want in the picture?
Mine is a very dynamic process of creating art it’s what I like to call 95% intuition 5% planning.
Studio, on location or both?
I have a home studio (basically home converted into studio) near to Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
I started off as a hobbyist photographer converted into professional photographer.
What has been your most memorable session and why?
I would like to say that every session to me is a memorable session as I give my 100% all the time.
Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
I am sorry I am team Sony ;) all GM lens (Sony’s Native Lens) are my favourite lens.
What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?
Just start the business! along the way you will make mistakes and learn from them. Charge your worth don’t settle for less because others are giving huge discounts. There will be clients willing to pay for good work.
What do you think of our new magazine?
It’s offers great space for artist’s like me to showcase work and the work showcased in your magazine inspires me to keep doing great work. I like the design and interface too, keep up the great work!
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