Janie Burden is a rising talent in the world of photography. Since having a photo appear on a bands C.D sleeve, Janie's work has gone from strength to strength. She has photographed many singers, models and events and also found a new love for landscape photography. With photographs appearing on promotional material, in the press and receiving good feedback in competitions, she is sure to have a bright future. Here's what she has to say about her favourite topic.
Suite101: What do you enjoy most about photography?
The travelling, meeting new people, meeting old friends, I love every single bit about it.. Even the long days!! No day is ever the same and it's never boring.. Even taking photos of a building in the pouring rain is fun.
Suite101: Is there anyone you admire in the photography field and why?
I love Hamish Brown's work!! Every photo he takes is stunning and really captures the moment. I try and get the same feel across in the photos I take, though I am no-where near as good as him!
Suite101: What places/people etc would you really like to photograph if you had the chance?
I'd love to do a shoot with Robbie Williams. That would be a real dream come true! And I would love the chance to do some photos at the Glastonbury Festival, it's local to me and is a big part of everyone’s lives, so it would mean a lot to me.
Suite101: In all the work you've done as a photographer, what are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of having one of the photos I've taken used as a CD - seeing that in HMV was like, wow. It meant a lot because, it was the first time I really thought about doing my photography as a living, and, just going out there, showing the world - I can do this! also working with Chenai Zinyuku of X-Factor fame - that was an amazing opportunity!!
Suite101: What is the most valuable thing you've learned or picked up?
The most valuable thing I've learnt/picked up would be, to just be yourself. This world is a crazy one and this business is even crazier. There are a lot of people out there who want to knock you back and claim to be better than you - and, they might be better than you, but, because they are knocking you, it makes you greater if you rise above it all.
Suite101: What would you like to achieve in the future?
In the future, I'd like to achieve success, but on a large scale. I want Clear Band Photography to be a household name and for people to look up to my work like I look up to other peoples.
Other articles on Janie Burden: How Janie set up in business. Further reading on digital photography is also available:
- Digital Photograpy Step by Step by Jerry Glenwright
- Digital Nature and Landscape Photography by Mark Lucock
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