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Welcome to the first instalment of our new blog series, Behind the Lens, where we ask photographers 10 questions to get up and personal with them and their photography (you might even learn a tip or two).
Kicking off the series is an interview with Amanda Campeanu, a kick-ass product photographer from Brisbane. Amanda's work is bright, colourful, and crisp. Her photography has been a huge inspiration to Tara's own photography, and she even did Amanda's course Become a Brand Photographer (highly recommend if you are thinking of getting into product photography!).
Check out some of Amanda's work on instagram before settling in with a cup of tea and diving into the interview below.
How did you get into photography?
I was made redundant in 2017 and had an online career and finance blog to which I took all the photos and found my love for photography!
How would you describe your photography style?
Minimal, intentional, bright.
What camera do you have?
Canon R5.
What's your fave lens (& why)?
What (or where) do you draw inspiration from?
Fave photographer to follow?
Favourite photo you've taken (& why)?
This is like asking me to choose a favourite child haha. I don't have a top favourite. But I do really love this water shot for Avene I took. I love the look of water ripples and the blue just looks so nice.
In your opinion, what makes a good photo?
What's in your camera bag? Any essential items?
Any tips for beginner photographers?
Invest in your education. Learning from others will drastically help you to get where you want to be faster. Good quality work gets noticed so it's important to constantly be improving your skills and creating the work you want to be hired for.
Where to find Amanda:
If you have any suggestions on who to interview next, send us a message!