Interview with a Photographer II

Today we have another interview with another favorite photographer, Yvonne Eijkenduijn. I've long loved Yvonne's fresh, bright, colorful photos of her lovely home, so I wanted to know more about how she takes her pictures. Here's what she had to say:

1.How have you learned about photography? Formal training? Books? 
Websites?
I started at a young age because my father was really into photography 
and he bought me my first camera when I was eight. Ever since I've 
been making photos. I'm trying to train myself by listening to other 
people and browsing the web for tips & tricks.

2.What kind of camera do you use?
Currently I'm using a Nikon D80 but honestly I miss my Canon 300D. It
was such a lovely camera.

3.What is your favorite subject to photograph?
Stock photos and interior shots.

4.Tell us a little about how you compose a shot, any rules you follow 
(or break)?
That's such a hard question because I'm always busy making
little corners and when I have a perfect corner I take a picture. Sometime 
the corners already exist and sometimes I create them moving things 
around. I try to find the right color combination, items and a setting 
that they fit in. Really I don't know how to explain this LOL!

5.Do you do any post-processing? What do you use (Photoshop version or 
other program)? What is your favorite action or effect?
I use Photoshop CS3 and I sometimes play a bit with curves but that's
it really. I try to get a perfect (to me) shot and try to keep it 
natural without any editing.

6.Share a favorite photo you have taken.
This one is actually a bit blurry but I just love it. I love Christmas! (Me too! This is one of my favorite photos of yours! ~Marné)

7.Share a favorite photo by someone else
I can't remember where I found this photo but I love it. This is just
everything I love and want for myself wrapped up in perfect happiness!

I want to hang out with you there, Yvonne! Thanks for taking the time to play along with us and sharing your secrets :o) I highly recommend a visit to yvestown and to her flickr stream for lots of lovely eye candy.

Comments

[Pamela]

absolutely beautiful picture of her christmas tree! i love it.