ANNA-KELLE SIMPLYPOUT – PHOTOGRAPHER

I was born into photography my family are successful photographers, and Ive always had an interest in it since a young child, so it was bound to happen at some point

What aspect of Photography?

Glamour/lingerie/swimwear , but I shoot all styles and sectors

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Happily married and working directly for the main magazines as their resident photographer and known for working alongside the very well known glamour models

Freelance photographer/Own business or working for a company?

Own business.

What drives you/gives you the ‘go’ to keep at it and do everything?

People who tell me I cant do something are the people who make me more determined and hungry. I always got I told I’d never make a professional model, but I did.. same now with photography.. and I’m striving to prove people wrong again

Can you recall the first photo you took that made you go WOW!?

I have several images I’ve taken and I’ve thought WOW!.. I cant just take the credit, I work with superb creative teams and have been fortunate to work with some superb models

Does fame attract you?

8 years ago, i would have said yes in all honesty, but my opinion on fame has changed.. I’m happy just being successful , having an amazing family/friends and being able to provide for my family.

How do you feel about photo manipulation?

I adore retouching/editing-  EVERY image you see in the glossy magazines is edited in some way.. every time I worked /modelled for well known photographers for magazines/tabloids/campaigns etc, I was edited/retouched Its now part of the industry and its just a progression in creating outstanding images Time moves on….

How do you rate yourself as a photographer?

I’m not bad I’ve a long way to go to reach the level I require, but I can honestly say every image I take improves- and when I upload new images, the feedback just gets better & better…I’m very pleased I’m getting some of the well known models contacting me for shoots.. means I’m moving in the right direction

What makes a good photographer?

Someone who has creativity and looks outside the box

Do you think the Photography Industry is difficult to break into? Are you worried about the amount of competition with more and more people becoming photographers?

Every industry is difficult to break into, Modelling was harder- MUCH harder, so many girls sending in pics to Nuts/Zoo etc for free… really was my pet hate! Lots of people are becoming photographers.. but we are all different, we all have different skills and we all have different levels of creativity.. and this shows in our work. Models have different tastes/styles also, so therefore they will seek the photographer who has same style as them

Three words to describe yourself?

creative / ambitious / determined

Hobbies and other interests?

My family are my main interest

Favourite photographer?

Onyx- sadly he is no longer with us- American based glamour photographer who had his own style- people either hated it or loved it

Any Tips and tricks you want to share with aspiring Photographers?

Try to find your unique style and progress in that

Tools of the trade?

My camera

Best and worst photo you’ve taken??

Worst image… I have a muse who i work with a lot and we had a shoot involving her and teddies- just looked so so wrong

Best image.. recent shoot with Sophia Cahill and also Victoria Curtis have given me some fab piccies.