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Photographer Interview: TJRusso
TJRusso, the winner of several contests, is answering our questions.
1. Who are you? Please give brief background information.
My name is Tammy Russotto. I've been married for 25+ years and have a beautiful daughter.
2. How long have you been doing photography?
I've been taking photographs for as long as I can remember but became serious about it about 8 years ago.
3. Do you earn living from photography or you do photography as your hobby/ your half time job?
Photography is not my job. I just love taking photographs.
4. What’s your day job?
I'm disabled and am a stay at home wife, mother, and soon to be Grandma.
5. Do you have special education? Did you take courses or go to a school learn photography?
I have had no training of any kind in photography.
6. Are you specializing in a particular area of photography? What are your favorite places/objects to shoot?
Wildlife
and nature have always been my favorite subjects. After visiting
Eastern State Penitentiary 1800's architecture and abandoned buildings
have moved to the top of my list.
7. Who are your big photographic influences?
I've always been a fan of Ansel Adams. I also enjoy work by Art Wolfe and Steve McCurry.
8. How do you educate yourself? Do you read special literature,
visit photography galleries? What photo books/magazines do you have on
your bookshelf?
My daughter
went to The Art Institute and she has helped me a lot. I've bought a
couple of photography books by Jim Miotke. I subscribe to Popular
Photography, Outdoor Photographer, and Shutterbug.
9. What equipment and software do you use (camera(s), lenses, film, etc.)?
I
shoot with a Canon Rebel XT. I use a Canon 75mm-300mm IS lens, a Canon
18mm-55mm lens, a 50mm lens, and for really close-up shots a Quantaray
70-300mm tele-macro lens with a 2x tele-converter.
10. What is your opinion on post-processing, especially enhancing pictures?
Post
processing isn't new. It's a great way to sharpen an image or boost
color and contrast. As long as it isn't over done it's a good thing.
Ansel Adams was the master of post-processing with film.
11. What advice would you give someone who is interested in photography and wants to improve their photography skills?
Practice
your skills as often as you can. Experiment with your camera settings.
You must look at your work with open eyes in order to see what others
see. Most importantly...don't take it as a personal attack if someone
gives you a negative critique. Use it as a learning tool. Ask them what
they would do to make the image better!
12. What’s the most challenging aspect of photography for you?
What’s the best part of it?
The most challenging part of photography
for me is learning to shoot in full manual. The best part...being able
to combine my love of travel, wildlife, and nature with my photography.
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