Aug 16, 2010

Photo artist interview #88 - AMANDA BOE



• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?


Moody scenery

• What’s your weapon of choice?

Hasselblad

• Where is your favorite place on earth?


Wherever my friends and family are at.

• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?

Music

• What do you favor:

B&W or Color? Color

Film or Digital? Film

Studio or Location? Location

Night or Day? Both

Portrait or Landscape? Landscape

Spike Lee or Spike Jonze? Jonze

Dave Chappelle or David LaChapelle?


How about Dave Chappelle photographed by David LaChapelle?

• What is your most treasured possession?

My photographs

• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

Photo book: Uncommon Places by Stephen Shore and RFK by Paul Fusco
Movie(s): Harold & Maude, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Noi Albinoi; David Lynch and Wes Anderson films

• Photographer/s that inspire you?


Todd Hido, Alec Soth, William Eggleston, Stephen Shore, and the list goes on and on…

• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?

Take lots of photos and create work that is meaningful to you.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

I took this photo while driving around with my brother in South Dakota. He’s my favorite photo companion.

• Any future projects or travels?

I’ve been traveling to South Dakota a lot this year for an on-going project based on memories and home.

• Where can we see more of your work?

www.amandaboe.com

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?

“Whoa” (in my best Keanu Reeves voice)


Photo courtesy of the artist "Amanda Boe"

Thank you

T2

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