Photographer Federica Ariemma

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Naples, Italy? :)

—I believe that no one can define himself better than another.
Preferring a wedding photographer rather than another is a personal choice, it dependeson your photographic tastes.

—Are you photogenic?

—someone says this!

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—a friend / colleague of mine asked me to be a second shoter at her wedding, from there I understand I could not live without that adrenaline.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—the emotion, the involvement, the personality of the photographer

—Do you love traveling?

—Travel? is the best thing you can do in your life. It enriches you and fills your soul

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I'm in love with the adrenaline feels all day.
I feel so relaxed and peaceful during the wedding day, but it's so restless all around me. I'm crazy about the relastionship with the couple, they become my friends always.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—shot a wedding without love.

—What will be the future of photography?

—the pics are the only one memories of a time, and it will be forever

—How do you handle criticism?

—If constructive, it help to grow and improve. Generally I look for and ask it

—Are there any trends in photography?

—the wedding photographer defines themself as a reporter, is the latest trend, but not everyone are really a reporter

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—The couple should choose a photographer with whom they have empathy, a photographer they appreciate and share the genre and style

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—everything is allowed, respecting an important day for the couple and them guests

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—stoytelling is the best value of a photo, the emotion you can feel when you see it

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—At the moment I have photographed everything and everyone I have ever desire

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—I hope to be Harry Potter.
I would like dress the cloak of invisibility to be able to take pictures without anyone can see me

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—I find inspiration in everyday gestures, in simple life and in the world around me

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—feeling free to achieve a set goal, which is the starting point for building success

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Love is respect

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—I don't know which I can define my biggest mistake of my working life, but I know I can learn from eachone

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—I always put in my luggage a small Fuji camera. I never go away without it

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I am self-taught. I have studied from different books, online tutorial and comparing with collegues. Now I spend a lot of my earnings for workshop, I think study help you to improve

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—I think I can say nothing, I want only to show how I see the world

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—I have a 9 years course of study that is not related to photography. I leave it to be able to devote myself to this work that makes me happy every day. I chose the job I love and for me it means not working one day

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Less, of course. I'm working on myselfs to let me go and leave all the rules my parents give me during my life

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—I would have chosen another path of study

—What about life on other planets?

—I am sure that someday someone will have to find life on another planet, because we have destroyed this world

—Who are your heroes?

—My heroes are all honest and respectful people

—What do you do in your spare time?

—I have no free time, becouse my hobby become my work and I spend all time to make it

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—all people think that I am strong and tough, in fact I am very emotional and sweet person

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—I'm never satisfied of my work, becouse I think I can do better

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—Absolutely NO, indeed I believe women have much more capabilities than men, they are objectively more skilled and multitasking.
I am a convinced feminist, but also critical of many women's attitudes

—Do you make friends easily?

—I can also talk to the wall, I'm friendly and sunny

—Where would you like to live?

—In a silent prairie, with animals and wheat fields, where you can only hear the sound of the wind

—Is there life after marriage?

—of couse. When you get marry you start a new live

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—I am in love with animals, of all kinds and species. I'm vegetarian.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Fake people are the worst.

—The best thing in life is:

—Enjoy it without rancor, remorse and regret

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—the incivility and lack of respect

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—I would like to live in a city with more civilization and respect for others

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—In Naples we call it "cazzimma", I can't translate it, but I would like to have more of it. It means when you are smarter and stronger persons, mybe!

—What would you like to change in the world?

—I would like people to learn to look at each one of them, that there was more altruism

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—Let you go and enjoy it

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—yellow

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—tomorrow will be a new day ... God bless it!