Fotoğrafçı Anne Ling

—Fotoğrafçılık endüstrisine nasıl giriş yaptınız?

—My way in photography started 10 years ago with editorial and fashion. But I've always admired real people and real emotions much more. So that's how I've started documenting weddings and other important life moments in different countries.

—Seyahat etmeyi sever misiniz?

—I'm a passionate traveller. I've already been to 39 countries and I'm really happy that my work is international.

—Uzmanlaştığınız fotoğrafçılık türünü özel kılan şey nedir?

—Wedding photography combines documentary and fine art photography. So being a professional in both is crucial.

—Fotoğrafın değerini belirleyen şey nedir? Ne gibi unsurları vardır?

—Time influences the value of a photo the most. Photos are like good wine – the older the better. While capturing a wedding I always keep in mind that this photos will keep the memories through the years.

—Mesleğinizle ilgili tabularınız var mı?

—I never photograph people in embarrassing situation or angle.

—Bir fotoğrafçısı olarak çalışmalarından en çok etkilendiğiniz kişi kimdir?

—I've studied fine arts since childhood. So all the great painters, photographers, film directors influenced me a lot.

—Fotoğraflarınızda neleri anlatmak istersiniz?

—That it is much more important to collect feelings not things. Nothing will be more valuable for you through the years than a teardrop on your mother's cheek or a sincere hug of your best friend or a picture of you two standing on the edge of the earth holding hands and looking to each other's eyes.

—Neler fotoğraf çekme arzunuzu motive ediyor?

—My clients, of course. When I send them their photos and receive an answer: "We are totally in love with our photos! Thank you so much, Anne!!!"
In such moments I feel absolutely happy!