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Interview with TheOuroboros
Hi ~TheOuroboros, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Well…where to start…I’m Italian, so, first of all, sorry for my English
It’s been nearly ten years since I approached, for the third time in my life, the world of photography. This time, with a new interest and renewed taste, for I’m finally found a way to be at ease with myself and the others.
You know, Italy it’s not a good place for “subculture” as goth, for example, that’s my “way of life”. I’m a really sober person in my everyday’s life, so I’m not too conspicuous when I go around, still, be as I am, it’s quiet difficult at times, specially when you try to express yourself with your work. Not many places to show your art, not many people who really appreciate it or understand it as you can see in the rest of the world.
Well, I’ve got my “fans” and I’m very grateful to them for the support and the faithful following, but sometimes you need some more knowing that elsewhere, what you do it’s better understood.
What camera and lenses do you use?
Nowadays, I’m using a Canon EOS 1000D. It’s not a PRO camera, but it’s quite good while I’m searching for a better one, and I’m glad that my dad was an appreciator himself so I can count on his lenses form his analogic one
, that are a 50mm and a 28mm, two really good lenses. I’ve got also a 70-300mm and a 18-55mm.
Do you have any other equipment that you couldn’t do without?
I use reflecting panels that are very useful for lighting in every condition, especially outdoors that is my favourite choice of shooting.
What lighting techniques do you favour?
As I’m saying before, generally I prefer to shoot outdoors so natural light would be light was my favourite, but I like to control it, so I use the panel to “direct” it as I prefer (this must be done by someone else, so, I’ve got “assistants”
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What are your favourite things about Pinup & Glamour?
I like to consider myself an aesthete, so I like about them the “neatness”, the attention for details, the style that is, in my opinion a trade mark for that kind of pictures, so beautiful and elegant, even when they show tattooed or pierced beauty, for example.
What’s the most impressive place that you’ve photographed?
The place where I have not yet been to XD
I like to search for always new and interesting place, abandoned sites or naturalistic spots.
Who would be your ultimate subject to photograph?
I never think of it…maybe some amazing models such Ophelia Overdose, which often creates its own outfit
Who are your favourite photographers?
Absolutely, above all, I can stop looking at the works of Silent View *_*, I also love Annie Bertram (Darkview) and Viona (who doesen’t XD) and recently I found Bommi and fell in love with is colours *_*
What (or who?) is your biggest inspiration?
Most of all the goth subculture, especially books and films and music videos, or bands, something like that, or just a place, while driving, caught my attention and becomes an ideal place for a few ideas that lingers in my mind for some time
What do you think is the most important thing to keep in mind when photographing Pinup & Glamour?
I think I will repeat myself. Neatness.
I really think the difference is there, in the clearly studied and perfect construction of the picture, from the pose of the model down to the crease in the concrete.
What advice would you give to someone looking to start in Pinup & Glamour Photography, or to get the best from the Genre?
Bear clearly in mind that above all the picture must be BEAUTIFUL, it could be even disturbing in some ways, but in a “neat” and dignified manner…hope that I explained myself clearly enough XD
Thanks to ~TheOuroboros!!
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