Page 126 - Aussie Magazine - 2024 Issue 3

Interview

What is the best part of being
a photographer?
The best part of being a
photographer is that I get to use
my creativity to create eternal
memories of beloved pets for
their owners, that they can
cherish for many years to come.
It also opens doors, allowing
me to become acquainted
with people who have similar
interests. These connections are
magical, as we can lean on each
other for advice, tips, and tricks.
Photography is in a never-
ending development with new
technology and techniques,
which both challenge and
inspire me within photography
and editing.

“stay”, as well as some fun
tricks like “sit pretty”, “wave”,
“shame”, “chin down”, and
“howl”. The latter one is one of
my favourites, along with shots
while the dogs are moving,
either trotting, running, or
jumping. To get their attention, I
use treats, toys or funny sounds.
Some of my go-to sounds are
bird sounds, car alarms and the
melody of ice cream trucks.

Describe a typical session
for us. What kinds of things
are you thinking about when
Where do you find How do you get the animals you're behind the camera?
inspiration? to stay and "pose" for Every session is different,
I find most of my inspiration you? Do you consider it a depending on what we aim
online on Instagram, Facebook challenging job? for. We usually start a typical
or Youtube. I also do a bit No, it is surprisingly easy. My session by travelling to the
of research on how other fiancée does all the hard work desired location, where we
photographers work, what training Kenda and Diego, get to know the area a bit.
techniques they use and so they come as groomed, I’ll let the dogs sniff, while I
then try them out myself. well-behaved and trained have a quick look around. I’ll
The results vary, but it models for the photoshoots. be thinking about where the
always helps me evolve as a They know the standard tricks light is entering and potential
photographer. such as “sit”, “lie down”, and backgrounds, as well as what

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