DECEMBER 2015 49Currently, what are your weapons of choice?
(camera, lens, lighting, supplementary
equipment etc.)
I own a Canon 5D MKII, a Canon 24-70mm F2.8
and the Canon 135mm F2, which is one of my favourite
lenses ever. Other than that, I rent out gear based on
a shoot’s requirement. I’m hoping to switch systems to
the new Sony A7RII soon!
What sort of preparation do you do before a shoot?
This of course changes from shoot to shoot, but I
like to have at least a rough idea of what we’re going
to do before the shoot day itself. If it’s an elaborate,
planned shoot, I like to write everything down in my
notebook, right from the styling, to the make-up to the
lighting, to how much time each shot should be given
so that we don’t run late. Pre-production and planning
is an extremely important part of my shoot routine
because it helps me focus on the creative aspects on
the day of a shoot instead of worrying about logistics.
Although, I always make sure to leave some room for
spontaneity, because sometimes that’s when the magic
truly happens!
What are the main challenges being a young
upcoming photographer? Especially, being a
young female photographer? Also, what are the
rewards?