Stef Van Vuuren Interview: Photography is a means to escape reality and also to show the world how I see it.
Swanky Magazine Interviews the wonderfully talented photographer - Stef Van Vuuren
PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT | Stef Van Vuuren from Southampton. the UK
Q1.Swanky Mag: Hello Stef, Can you introduce yourself to Swanky Magazine's readers? Can you tell us a little about you?
Hi everyone! I am Stef van Vuuren. I am an ex-South African now in the UK for 17 years and live in a beautiful quiet village near Southampton with my wife Saskia and our 2 gorgeous cats, Floki a mix Maine Coon, and Isla a purebred Maine Coon female kitten.
Q2. How and when did you get into photography?
I started photography a long time ago with one of the little pocket cameras taking photos for a friend that was into bodybuilding competitions in South Africa.
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren
Model: Athena Rose MUA: Athena Rose
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren
Model: Athena Rose MUA: Athena Rose
Q3.What does photography mean to you?
Photography is a means to escape reality and also to show the world how I see it.
Q4.Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.
I love capturing head-turning prints to catch the viewer’s attention with the multicolored patterns and irregular designs. To showcase a classic and yet sophisticated high fashion concept.
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren, Model: Jadeylady88 MUA: Jadeylady88
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren, Model: Natalia Moczulajtys MUA: Natalia Moczulajtys @natalia.ukbff
Q5.Where do you get your inspiration from?
I get inspiration from like-minded people, my wife, and those that enjoy the view in front of my camera lens.
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren, Model: Domii MUA: Creative Director/Dress/HMUA Sally Marie Media
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren, Model: Athena Rose MUA: Athena Rose
Q6.Do you think in advance what you want in the picture?
Not always, sometimes I just start taking photos of a subject or model and ideas will then start forming in my head for an end result.
Q7.Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
I am a paid professional but still keep doing a bit of hobby photography in other genres.
Q8. What has been your most memorable session, and why?
My first model session was with Marta Nowicka in Spain with the IBFF competition. It was really astonishing how much effort and time the athletes put into their routines and exercise.
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren, Model: Jadeylady88 MUA: Jadeylady88
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren, Model: Angel MUA: Angel @angelwhitemodel
Q9. Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
I use a Canon 5D4 and have 2 favourite lenses actually. The Canon 70-200 f2.8 is ii and the Canon 100mm f2.8
Q10. What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?
Do your homework on equipment first! Read and speak to a lot of professionals as professional gear is expensive and you can spend 1000s very quickly.
Q11. What do you think of our new magazine?
I love it! Really nice magazine, designed beautifully and it's enticing to turn over the page to see what is next!
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www. https://www.stefsphotography.com
Photographer:- Stef van Vuuren
Model: Athena Rose MUA: Athena Rose @athenarose55