About Me
Welcome to the interview, where we had a shot to ask Karl Feness some questions to get to know him and his work a better, read on for some good words of the wise.
Q & A
Q: What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started to take photos?
A: I wish I had known the importance of lighting when I started with photography. Indoors you can create your own light with a speed light or opening or shading a window. Outdoors you must work with the light which means early mornings and late afternoons.
Q: How did you learn your craft?
A: Digital has always been a game changer for me. I’m no longer limited to a roll of film and waiting a week to see the images. Digital is immediate. As well, there are so many online tutorials that are helpful.
Q: What was your first camera?
A: I started off with a Pentax 35mm film camera.
Q: What gear do you use?
A: I now use a Nikon.
Q: What is your favourite lens and why?
A: My favourite lens is my Nikkor 200-500, but I find I use my 24-85 the most as it is great all around.
Q: When you go out to shoot do you take any other essential items with you other than camera and lens?
A: I am trying to use a tripod more often. Even at faster shutter speeds I can notice improved image quality.
Q: Among the photography gear that you’ve purchased, is there something you wish you hadn’t bought and why?
A: No significant regrets.
Q: What are your favourite camera settings?
A: Choose setting for the situation. I typically shoot manual, RAW and edit it in Lightroom.
Q: Where were you born and raised? And what influenced you to be a nature photographer?
A: Born near Victoria. Such varied and beautiful settings on the island was my influence.
Q: Out of all the photos, which one is your favourite and why?
A: I think my favourite photo was of a grizzly bear called “Split Lip”. It was so awesome to see him.
Q: What was the most exhilarating place you’ve ever been to shoot?
A: I love photographing the desert.
Q: Who’s work has influenced you the most?
A: Much of my influence has been from random works that I’ve seen that have amazed me.
Q: Do you require outdoor survival skills to do what you do? If yes, what does that look like?
A: Don’t really need any survival skills except knowing where I am and how to get out.
Call/Text: 250-640-0083
Email: rkfeness@gmail.com