Sacramento Wedding Photographer Speaks with Sacramento Chic
When I sent the e-mail out about doing the Studio Spotlight my buddy Carmen Salazar was the first one to take action; that is one of the many reason why I love this lady. Her bio says:
“I have traveled the world and photographed many great places and I am constantly amazed by the people I meet through photography. I have the privilege of working with so many wonderful people who give so much of themselves to me and I am a better person for that. Growing up I always adored the timeless images from my grandparents wedding and have always been in love with the notion of love and it’s eternal nature. I find weddings to be the culmination of love at it’s best – a most amazing ritual and exchange. Each one so unique. Each one so intense with emotion. To photograph it is an honor. In fact, I cry at every wedding I photograph. Something about the father daughter dance always gets me. Don’t worry though – I’m a discreet sober…you’ll never know.”
- What was your first camera? Honestly…I think it was a 110 Le Clic camera…
- You work with Nikon, Canon or other? Nikon
- Nikon Raw or Jpeg? Both…just depends on the situation
- What is your Photography Style? fashionable – editorial style
- Favorite Photographer? I don’t have a favorite photographer…so sad…but my favorite painters are Mark Rothko and Frida Kahlo
- Favorite Photography Subject? I’m discovering that my favorite subjects are children…little people are fun to be around!
- Where do you draw your inspiration from? music, magazines, my peers
- When did you know that you were going to open a business in photography? I don’t know that I ever made a conscious decision…it was a slow evolution from a hobby to profession
- A word that best describes you? Dedicated
- Home office or studio? Both
- If you were a top shelf bottle what would you be? Midori or Amaretto…something a bit sweet!
- If you were a shoe would you be Flats, Boots, Pumps, Sneakers, Thongs or Loafers? I’m all of those minus the loafers…oh wait…I have black patent loafers…so I guess I’m all of them! I love shoes!
- Lastly, tell me a secret? I eat dessert before dinner any chance I get.