Monday, June 28th, 2010
Name: Gabriela Salinas
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabyrella/
Gaby Everywhere!
When did you become interested in photography?
About 4 years ago, back in the summer after my freshman year.
What equipment are you currently using to photograph?
I stick to my trusty Nikon F with a 50mm lens.
What is your opinion on the way photography has changed with the arrival of digital photography?
I think the change is good and bad. It’s made taking an editing photos easier. Before you had the hassle of going to a darkroom and editing it was complicated. Now, you just bring it into Photoshop, and with a few clicks and you’re done. But, I think that when it comes to photography taken for fun/art, it’s taken the skill and personality out of photography. There’s a big difference and feel in photos that were taken in film vs. digital. For the photographer, and the viewer.
Do you prefer digital photography or traditional photography?
I definitely prefer shooting film!
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Is there anything in particular you like to photograph? Nature? Objects? People? Bands?
I like to photograph still life, portraits, and candids of people.
What life experiences have influenced your photography?
Shooting with friends, and seeing their work has inspired me to try new things. Also, my friends suggestions like changing the type of film I use, using different tools and techniques. My photography is constantly evolving.
What are your current and future plans? Do you have any projects you are currently working on?
Currently, I’m hoping to turn my photography into a business. I’d like to specialize in children’s photography, senior portraits, engagements and weddings.
What type of things motivate you and inspire you to continue in your work?
Looking at fashion photoshoots, browsing other photographer;s work. I love vintage, thrift shop feel photos from the 50s or 60s. Also ideas that are out of the ordinary makes me wanna go out and find my own.
What obstacles/issues can you run into when shooting?
Light I think is something I have trouble with, haha. Since I can’t just click, delete and try again, I have to get the exposures right on the film. I don’t always get it right, so shots can turn out blurry, under or over exposed or grainy if I’m off.
Do you have a website, blog, facebook fan page you would like to mention?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabyrella/
Do you have a favorite photographer? Have any photographers influenced your work?
I don’t have a favorite photographer actually, you’d think I would by now. I guess I could say my friends. I always love seeing what creative ideas the people closest to me come up with. I love it when they blow my mind and make me jealous haha. Influences, not too many.
What advice would you give to someone that is becoming interested in photography? What helpful tips could you give to a beginner?
I would definitely suggest to just go to locations they like and shoot whatever looks good to them. To just shoot for fun, and just make sure that each time they hit the shutter it’s a shot they really like. And to never stick to one thing, to always try new things because there’s always something new to try and your creativity grows.
Choose one picture that you feel is one of your absolute favorites. Describe it and how it was shot.
I love candids. I hate posed pictures because you can find those anywhere, but frozen moments are really hard to catch, and this is one of my absolute favorites. All it was was my friend Martin playing with his baby brother on the coach.
