Pros for Lowepro
Jeremy Goertz
Jeremy's
passion is to create new, interesting images using the latest in camera and lighting technology, combined with the
fundamental elements of composition, perspective and light.
For more info: www.jeremygoertz.com
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Q&A:
What would be your media of choice (digital or film)?
Mostly I shoot digital, but I also have a love for film. If I had to choice one or the other, I can't say for sure
which it would be.
What would you consider your first big break in the business?
First big break was being recognized as one of Canada's top emerging photographers by Photolife magazine. Paying commercial
work I'd been chasing down for months, "all of a sudden" fell into place.
What was your most challenging assignment?
Most challenging assignment was a fashion shoot for a modeling agency. It was challenging in the fact that nothing
I was doing was working like it normally does. I wasn't "into it" at all and just couldn't get the results
I wanted. That made it incredibly challenging. After all was said and done, we did end up with some decent pics though.
What is your funniest photo experience?
My funniest photo assignment was a skate-lifestyle shoot. We were at a skate park, and had a crowd. One of the kids
(couldn't have been more than 12 or 13) was cracking jokes and one-liners and had both myself and the model laughing
uncontrollably. We wanted to be mad at the kids, but we were to busy splitting our guts. Good times.
What was your 'assignment from hell'?
The worst assignment I had was a fashion shoot. The model was terrible. I'd almost have what I wanted, and then she'd move.
I'd kindly ask her to go back to where she was so I could make one more light adjustment and get the shot and she'd respond
with: "nope, you had your chance. On to the next shot." We didn't get any good images that day.
What is the most exotic location you've shot in?
I haven't really shot anywhere exotic, but I have shot in some of the most amazing run-down buildings. Almost ready
to collapse kind of places. Pretty sweet for fashion.
What was your biggest photo mistake?
My biggest photo mistake, technically speaking, was shooting some corporate group portraits with my ISO turned way,
way too high. I kept thinking it was odd that I had such a fast shutter speed, but it never clued in. I ended up
with some pretty grainy images. I felt so stupid, and haven't shot for them since.
Your idea of the "dream assignment"?
My dream assignment would be a large fashion campaign, with some really great art director that still allowed tons
of creative control stay in the hands of the photographer.
What three photographers do you most admire:
Eric Ryan Anderson, Rembry Rucke, and Noah Fallis.
Your top three photo tips:
1. Take more pictures
2. Try new things, don't worry about having to let anyone ever see what you shoot.
3. Keep a journal about your shooting. Write down general notes after every shoot. You can look back on this, and
start connecting what happened, camera settings, light conditions, to the different images. Free, relevant education
that you give yourself.
Your advise to aspiring photographers:
Shoot more pictures
All images © Jeremy Goertz. May not be reproduced without permission.