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Interview - OMEGA Photography

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Simone Meyer

V Note from G: It’s August, and the fourth edition of the Vivid Magazine. It seems to be growing in popularity, over 30 000 readers in 3 months and we are not done yet. It’s been a good month here in Vivid land.

Shoots, Workshops, Open day’s and lots and lots of chatter in the chat box. Thanks to everyone that spends time with us and for uploading the photos that make our days and inspire all of us.

We have added a new feature, to the magazine, this month. The Photographer with the most photo’s nominated, for the magazine, will get featured. This month, it’s Jacques (Omega Photography).

I thank you for your time and effort. It adds to the magazine and I am sure everybody will enjoy the read and be inspired to be the next featured photographer.

Hope you all have a great month with lots of shoots and lots of learning and growing. Don’t forget to post your work. Looking forward to see you online.

G

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Derek Smith Caption: TLV Composition Body Paint: Airvolution - Charl Bubb Illustration: Airhead Airbrushing Model: Joe Swidlow

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Christine Du Plessis

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Marthinus Odendaal Caption: Steam clouds

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Kyle Goulden

Rob Milne

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Deon Van der Walt

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Christo Crous Model: Kerri

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Derek Smith Model: Heitle Booysen

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Hendre' Louw

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Simone Meyer

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Angie - Nunique Studios Caption: C - Goth come EMO

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Marina Jooste Photographer: Nolan

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Angie - Nunique Studios

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A n g I e N u n i q u e S t u d i o s

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Marcell van Aswegen

Model: Marina Jooste * MUA: Marike Barkhuizen // Milk & Honey

V Marike Barkhuizen Caption: Purple Dress Photographer: Luba Nel - Shoots Imaging Model: Jua

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Tamara Sasha Soo Photographer: Digi Dot Lee

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F8Images Gerrit du Toit Album: Personal projects - Elli Model: Elli MUA: EDT Make-up

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Marike Barkhuizen

Photographer: Luba Nel - Shoots Imaging * Model: Jua

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Marina Jooste

Caption: Doll * Photographer: Elli du Toit * MUA: Elli du Toit

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F8Images Gerrit du Toit Album: Personal projects - Elli Model: Elli MUA: EDT Make-up

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Interview with:

Omega Photography

Jacques Le Roux (Omega Photography) is based in Sandton, South Africa, and is a self schooled photographer.

His work reflects and delivers an accurate interpretation of mood, and emotive balance through his images.

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Interview

Q. What attracted you to photography?

A. I’ve always looked at photographs as a moment captured in time. To be able to, that is what attracted me to photography.

Q. Did you study or are you self-taught?

A. Self-taught. I bought my first Camera, a CANON 350D several years ago, and have evolved ever since. I started out by experimenting in different areas & styles of photography but found my niche in Fashion and Artistic photography.

Q. When did you decide to go pro?

A. I’m not a pro and prefer not to be called one (although I do sometimes lie on my back when shooting). It is still very much a passionate hobby for me. I found a real love for photography and have happily ended up doing photo shoots on weekends and post-production work in the evenings.

Q. Favourite subject and why?

A. People (Fashion and Artistic). I love working with people and to be creative.

Q. Describe your style?

A. I don’t really have a fixed style as I try to create different moods for different types of shoots. I love conveying emotions and feeling in shots, especially in black & white.

Q. Do you have a favourite picture and why?

Q. What, in your opinion, does it take to be a great photographer?

A. The ability to observe and to capture that moment in time that will make a great shot.

A. I do. It’s a Black & White photo of a model sitting staring into the distance.

The photo was captured in the moment and in my opinion, reflects her natural beauty as she is, not posed or aware of me taking the shot.

Q. What motivates you as a photographer?

A. The knowledge that I can always improve & the positive feedback I get from people who view my work.

Q. What equipment do you use?

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CANON 30D with EF 50mm F2.8 II CANON 50D with EF 24–105mm L IS USM Various lights & general studio equipment Q. Do you have any advice for aspiring photographers?

A. I have been doing this for few years now and I still find new ways to do things differently and more creatively everyday by just playing around with different aspects, effects and lighting.

Be yourself! Find your own style of photography

Q. Last words?

A. First and foremost I want to thank each and everyone I have had the privilege to work with thus far. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to be creative in this, my passion.

Contact info: Jacques Le Roux Omega Photography Cell: 0836797048 eMail: info@omegaphotography.co.za Web: http://www.omegaphotography.co.za

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F8Images Gerrit du Toit

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MarlieJ aka MJ2 Caption: Christuskirche

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Roxane Bay

Caption: Barque Picton Castle Lunenburg Just before she sailed for her 14 month circumnavigation

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Marcel Meijer Caption: Big Balls Model: Chantelle Hammann

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Derek Smith

Caption: 2010 World Cup Shoot Body Paint: Airvolution * Model: Yolindie Schneider MUA: Heitle Booysen

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Jessica Bowman

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Caption: Red on Red in Halifax

While touring with my Grand-Daughter we saw this opportunity to capture some very red scenes...

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F8Images Gerrit du Toit Model: Simone

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Jessica Bowman

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Ivan Lerm Caption: JHB

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Mike McLaughlin Caption: M3

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Allan Riedel

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Errol Mann

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Mark Freebs Caption: Dranged

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Ivan Lerm Caption: JHB

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Caption: Lounging around

Models: Sonia Booth & Lizzie Cundy Hair: Jan de Beer * MUA: Cicilia Kaufman * Stylist: Eric Way

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Christo Crous

Caption: Crowning a successful event From outside Soccer City on the Closing match of the Soccer World Cup 2010

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Rob Milne Caption: Winnie An AIDS orphan in Diepsloot

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Rob Milne

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Francois Marais Caption: Coffee

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Pieter Smit Model: Marina

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Angie - Nunique Studios

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Dragonfly

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Kyle Goulden Caption: Crystal Mirror Model: Elinor * Make-Up: Sarah * Hair: Eva

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Allan Riedel

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Jessica Bowman

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Jessica Bowman

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Mark Freebs Caption: Vintage