Modellenland Magazine Issue12 (part I) (june 2016)

Interview: Photographer Mathilde Bresson (USA)
Tell us something about yourself
I was born and raised in France. As a child I was constantly
creating art through paintings and drawings. Often times I
would find myself daydreaming about shapes, colors and
far away places. One day I picked up a camera and
essentially fell in love. My friends and family joke that I can
always be found behind the lens of a camera. I grew to love
photography. I was able to convey my vision by the aid of a
camera. I felt empowered.
At the age of 23, I packed up my camera and moved to Los
Angeles. I have dedicated my life to photography, working
for different fashion brands creating lookbooks/catalogs,
lifestyle storytelling, launching fashion ad campaigns and
producing magazine editorials.
Self taught and self made, I have honed in my skills and
believe that they are now beautifully represented in my
work. I enjoy working with natural light and movement in
order to capture the magic of a single moment.
For me, being a photographer is a perpetual challenge, to
create and present a variety of images, while in constant
search of inspiration and new horizons.
How and when did you get into photography?
I always love taking pictures, then Christmas 2010 I was
offered my first DSLR, so I wanted to understand how it’s
works and I developed a passion for photography. And I'm
interested in fashion photography, and I started training on
my girlfriends. Then it became more serious when I really
learned the techniques of internal settings. And there, my
professional life take sens.
Please briefly describe your photography style for our
readers.
I enjoy working with natural light and movement in order
to capture the magic of a single fashion moment.
Where do you get inspiration from?
I’m a photographer who LOVES to capture beautifully lit
fashion, to warm and expressive lifestyle. I can be inspired
by a music, a clothing style, music video, a makeup. I also
use Pinterest a lot.
Studio, on location or both?
On location
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid
professional?
Paid professional
https://www.facebook.com/mathilde.bresson.photography
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What has been your most memorable session
and why?
We recently shoot a lookbook for a clothing brand
called ANAMA. We went to Big bear for 2 days
with an amazing team and I love the atmosphere
of a passionate and funny team doing their best to
make the pictures looks perfect.
What has been the biggest source of inspiration
in your work?
Light.
Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
Canon, For the lens I would choose the 50mm. I
have started with this lens, I did all my first
photoshoot with this magic lens. And I love using
fixed lens (50,35,85… ).
What is one piece of advice you would like to
offer a new photographer looking to start their
own business?
Do not be discouraged, believe in your dreams,
and learn by oneself. Nothing is due, when you
work, you get there. Many observe the work of
others, ask for constructive criticism, and always
question yourself.
What do you think of our new magazine?
This is an amazing way for photographers to
express ourself and show our work.
Rene de
Haan
Nr12 (part I) - June 2016 - Modellenland Magazine