Ann is often inspired by small details and interesting textures.
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For this week's post, we'd like to shine our online spotlight on one of our newest staff members, busser Ann Jens. Ann is a gifted photographer and has made it her project to show us a side of SML life we might otherwise miss. I sat down with her recently to learn more about her passion for photography and what we can expect from her in the coming months.
AJ: Sheboygan Falls, WI, but I was born in India.
SML: What brought you to the Tetons?
AJ: One of my oldest friends from back home (since 6th grade!) has worked here for the past few summers and convinced me to come out.
SML: How did you get interested in photography?
AJ: Way back in 2007---I think it was 2007; I was about 14---I was taking pictures at my cousin's wedding. The pictures were just for fun,
but the bride's family ended up using most of them.
SML: Did they pay you for them?
AJ: No.
SML: What inspires you to take photographs?
AJ: It's a way for me to express myself. I like to try and find a different way of seeing something and share that view with others.
SML: You seem to like to experiment with a lot of different subjects. Is there a difference between your approach to photographing people and
photographing scenery or still objects?
AJ: Well, you need to get permission from people to use their photographs. You don't need permission from mountains and fences.
SML: What would you say is your biggest challenge as a photographer?
AJ: The biggest challenge is getting people to take a second or third look and see what you're trying to portray in the picture. If someone is
moved to look again or look longer, I know I've succeeded in showing them what I saw.
SML: Is there a particular goal you're working towards right now?
AJ: I'm studying photography in college right now. My dream is to one day shoot for National Geographic.
Ann has a unique ability to capture bodies in motion. We rely on her to document all of our athletic adventures. Unfortunately she's a bit camera shy herself! |
Good to see that the volleyball court is seeing some good use. I remember digging it out of the snow years ago. Game on!
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