Issue20 (Part4) February 2017

Where do you get inspiration from?
My inspiration almost entirely comes from my
models. I don’t usually have a shoot plan, I meet
the model and it could be the way she moves, or
talks, something will spark some kind of an idea
but really mostly I shoot with no concept in mind! I
do love music though so sometimes a lyric or song
title may provide an initial idea but as I said the
model can easily turn that into something
completely different!
Think you in advance what you want in the
picture?
Again often no, I may have an idea for a type of
model, or maybe a retro shot, or maybe we are
going to a cool location, really I work things out at
the time of the shoot, I find that makes me more
creative.
Studio, on location or both?
Location first and studio only if it has lots of natural
light options, I really don’t shoot traditional studio.
Models homes, hotels etc…That’s definitely more
me.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a
paid professional?
100% a Hobbyist – being paid I think would take
the fun away if I had to produce someone elses
ideas!
What has been your most memorable session
and why?
Shooting at a disused Army Barracks was
amazing, just so many places to work and the
model I shot with was perfect for kind of a
creepy art nude! It was the time the location and
the model just worked 100% in every way.
What has been the biggest source of inspiration
in your work?
Wow, that’s tough. I’d say the models I work
with.
They really are a constant source of inspiration. I
love to shoot with a model more than once, as
you get to know someone better, the creative
partnership becomes stronger and the images
can be breathtaking.
Amelie Alden
Issue20 (part4) February 2017 - Modellenland Magazine