Freak-out moment, this is an interview-share!! I needed a tandem, somebody to back me up in this project and Campbell accepted to be part of the game. I wanted to make a small video where I was saying something about my photography but I was not brave enough to do it by myself. So I asked him if he would like to be involved in a few questions between amateur photographers, a sort of “Ask anything of” about our approach to photography.
I was curious and wanted to have a try: I did not know whether the video format would be suitable for me. So Campbell and I (we are both shy!), decided to display an insane self-confidence and put ourselves in this teaser, asking each other a couple of questions, after studying each other’s portfolio.
Now there is some excitement in the air : have we done something meaningful? Is my English good enough ?! What we know at this stage is that it was a formative experience for both of us. We have encouraged each other to prepare this mini-interview and also to think about our answers. It was a challenge to step up to the “battle field”, without any serious expertise, talking, being ourselves, eventually preparing to receive some feedback and still trying to enjoy the process.
A few words about Campbell Montgomery:
Apart from being my “partner in crime” in this project, Campbell is the brother of one of my best friends. I met him through her a couple of years ago. He is a young man and a passionate amateur photographer. If you visit his website : you will realise his raw artistic talent. He focuses on landscapes, nature and abandoned places. I find that his images are really classy and elegant and pick up the details in an exquisite way.
Elena Arvasi Portrait Photographer 