L&S: Describe yourself in 5 words: ARR: Bubbly, optimistic, loud, cheerful and active L&S: What do you enjoy most about your current profession? ARR: Whoa! Almost everything about it. Especially getting the opportunity to meet a variety of people, people whom I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet if I wasn’t in this industry. L&S: Any memorable photo-shoots? ARR: They’re all memorable to me, especially the ones where my clients are seriously enjoying themselves! L&S: Best compliment you've ever received? ARR: A few regular blog readers have written to me saying that they check out my blogsite regularly to get their weekly dose of happiness. And recently a bride wrote to me saying that I was everything and more of what she expected in a wedding photographer. These compliments make my day and humble me at the same time. Am extremely grateful for all the love shared. L&S: Do people tend to recognize you on the street? ARR: Not really. Most of the time I’m behind the camera. L&S: A peek into your fridge would reveal: ARR: Fruits, soy milk, tomato juice and tons and tons of chocolates!
L&S: Some of your favourite photographers: ARR: Ben Chrisman, Jesh De Rox, Nate & Jaclyn Kaiser of theblogisfound.com, Bobbi & Mike of www.bobbiandmike.com/blog and Mangored of www.mangored.com L&S: Top 5 tracks currently on your iPod? ARR: Phoenix – Long Distance Call Florence & The Machines – Between Two Lungs Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am Kings of Leon – Happy Alone Mumm Ra – She’s Got You High L&S: A personality you would happily have a meal with: ARR: If it’s someone who’s alive there are so many people I would be happy to have lunch with! As of this point in time I reckon it would have to be photographer Jesh De Rox. Reading his blog, one gets the vibe that to him, photography is very much an emotional process. It’ll be interesting to pick that kinda brain. L&S: Lastly, Anna-Rina is: AAR: Thankful for all the little things in life, grateful for the support from everyone and appreciating every day that comes. Anna-Rina’s recent projects can be viewed on her blogsite at www.anna-rina.com Image: Joanna Lee (Sydney) |