Hi Angela, finally, I am glad I can do a special feature on you here! So, I know that you officially became a fashion photographer after winning the photography contest. Was being a photographer one of you dreams when you were small? If not, what was your dream career?
I always loved taking photographs growing up, but never seriously considered it as a career option until university. I've always been obsessed with images though, my entire room was plastered with photos growing up, and I used to make scrapbooks from all of the magazines I had.
You know what, I would love to see your scrapbooks one day because this will let me know what influence your photography style! Well, how will you describe your photography style?
The personal style of my work has always been hard for me to define because it's changed and I've grown so much in the last few years particularly. I would say my work is very feminine, clean and for the most part, colourful.
I think your works are very colorful and I think you are starting to have the romantic element in your photos too! Now I want to know, which photography master do you most look up to?
I've always absolutely loved Miles Aldridge's work. His use of colour and narrative is totally inspiring. Mert & Marcus also have a lovely way with colour and again, I seem to be drawn to the cleanness of their work.
Mert & Marcus is definitely one of my favorite photographer groups in the world right now! Out of all the shoots you have done so far, which one can best represent you as a fashion photographer? Why?
I have so many amazing memories associated with the shoots I've done up to this point it's hard to choose one that ultimately defines my style! But 2 of the more recent shoots I did are probably a good representation of my style and work:
"Blinded by the Light" in the March issue of Off The Map webzine shows how I like to play with lush colour & backlighting. "Femme Noir" that I shot as an entry to Fault Magazine's film noir competition is also something I'm really proud of... it juxtaposes the clean look of my work with the moody atmosphere & use of available light (I was so inspired by the fog one night I got a team together in 40 minutes and we shot guerrilla-style in the fog). One of the photos from that shoot will appear in Fault Magazine's collector's edition in the summer.
I have seen your "Femme Noir" editorial and I have to say, that is one of your best series up to date! I know a lot of people would love to be photographers one day, what are some of the advices you can give to the people whom want to break into the fashion photography industry?
You better love it, or chances are you just won't last in this industry. Every month is a struggle, whether for money, publicity or competitiveness. But this job fulfills me in a way that no other job can, and that's why I continue to do this. When the good times are good, they are really wicked good. Study your craft, pay your dues, never stop shooting and trying different things and surround yourself with positive people.
Those are some good advices and those points will be useful for people who want to be photographers. Last but not least, if you could work with a clothing brand in the future to shoot a promotion campaign? Which brand would you want to choose?
International clothing brand? Lanvin, think of the colour! Or Dior, so feminine.
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It's time for trivia questions to learn more about Angela's lifestyle!Dazed & Confused or Vogue Italia?
Vogue Italia
YSL or Lanvin?
To wear: YSL, to shoot: Lanvin
Coca Cola or Pepsi?
Diet Coke
Spring or Autumn?
Autumn
Gold or Pink?
Gold
Stripes of Dots?
Stripes
Sun or Moon?
Sun
Cotton Candy or Popcorn?
Popcorn
New York or Paris?
Paris
Gothic or Futuristic Style?
Witchy Goth
Thank you so much to Angela for answering my questions and if you want to see more of her works, you can visit her official site! I wish her good luck in the future and am looking forward to see more of he amazing works soon! All photos in this entry are courtesy of Angela Y. Martin.
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