INTERVIEW: PHOTOGRAPHY IN 19 - JAMIE DE LEEUW

Incredibly talented photographer from The Netherlands - Jamie De Leeuw! And she is only 19!

 1. Hello, Jamie! First of all tell me some about yourself! Who are you?

My name is Jamie de Leeuw, I'm a 19 year old girl from Holland, Europe. I'm Studying webdesign at Sint Lucas Eindhoven. Two years ago I bought my 

first camera a Canon EOS 1000D, and started practicing photography on my friends and horses. A year ago I began focusing more on fashion/editorial 

photography instead of horses, and now I have come to love photographing models. I love taking photos and being creative, when I am taking photos I 

forget everything around me for a moment.

2. Tell me some about the city where you live? Do you like it?

I live in Geldrop a village near Eindhoven in The Netherlands, sometimes I 

like it and sometimes I wish I lived in Australia. Australia has the most 

beautiful nature ever, the weather is nice, someday I’ll visit Australia and 

make some photos there.

3.  Your works and photos are fabulous. Really! I think that you are 

incredibly talented!

What do you think about your own works? 

To be honest, I’m quite insecure about my own work and I’m never really

satisfied. 

Theres always something I want to revise.

 4. What inspires you?

Music, nature, pictures from other photographers, poems, colors.

5. Photography – it is your life or only a part?

Photography is a big part of my life but I’m still studying webdesign during

the week. In the weekends I focus on my photography.

 6. Do you like fashion? Do you follow some designers/Fashion Houses/ 

models/ fashion bloggers?

Yes, I really admire the Dutch blogger/portrait photographer Fotografille. 

She’s got a lot of useful tips about photography and editing on her blog. 

Besides her blog she also has a fulltime job, I don’t know how she does that but she makes a really great job!

7. Who is your favourite photographer? 

Lara Jade a young female photographer from London, she makes beautiful 

photos!

8. In what style do you make your photos?

Fashion/editorial.

9. What do you think about works of Hedi Slimane? Terry Richardson?

 Patrick Demachelier?

I just love their work, I think they are photography geniuses.

 10. In what way do you want to work: fashion photography or simple

Photography (portraits e.g.)?

Fashion photography.

11. Did you study the photography in special school/institute?

No, like I said I’m studying webdesign. I’m a self- taught photographer!

12. What attracts you in the photo?

The eyes of a model. Why? Because eyes are the mirror of your soul.

13.  Do you want to work in the studio such a personal photographer or for

some magazines?

My biggeste dream is to work for a magazine like VOGUE, L’Officiel, Marie Claire etc.

14. Which magazines do you like? Why? 

Vogue,  L’Officiel, Marie Claire, Elle.  Because they have inspiring editorials.

 15.  How do you make your photos?

On location with naturel light or in my studio with softboxes.

16.  Photography and fashion – why it is important for you?

Because I can put my creativity in my photography and with fashion you canexpress a lot. 

17. Your photos full of colors and emotions. What colors do you like to use

in your photos?

Especially soft colors and of course black and white.

18. How are the preparations to photo survey (e.g. with models)? And do

you like to work with models? Why?

I make a moodboard and send a callsheet to agencys. I like to work with 

models because they have so much expression and they are so beautiful!

19. Do you have any assistance, colleague? For example stylist or make up artist which is always working with you together?

I work often with Chanel Hinterholzer she’s a freelance make-up artist by M.A.C Cosmetics.

20. Do you have your own life motto? 

Believe you can and you're halfway there, always remember that!

21. Give some advices to a beginner photographers!

Learn from criticism you get and never give up!

22. Do you have life, fashion or photography rules which you never break?

I’ll never break a promise. In every sphere.

23. Make your own playlist of your favorite songs! 

1. Enya – Only time;
2. Fort Minor  - Where’d You Go; 
3. Lana Del Rey -  Summertime Sadness;
4. Lucy Rose - Night Bus;
5. Icona Pop - I Love It;

24. Name 10 interesting, abnormal and crazy things about yourself!

1. I drink to much tea;
2. When I see the sunset I have to capture it;
3. I'm extremely disorganized;
4. I believe in spirits;
5. I eat peanut butter with cheese;
6. I like the smell of gasoline;
7. I bite my nails;
8. I prefer beer over wine;
9. I like squirrels and zebras;
10. I love to take a walk in the forest!

 25.  What is the most unusual abnormal and crazy step which you ever 

made in your life?

I quit my weekend job to build up my own company in photography. I really was a leap into the unknown. But there’s not one day I regret it.

26. Do you want to wish something to the ‘Lizard’? Do you agree to be our

friend? Are you in our talented team? ;D

Believe you can and you're halfway there, always remember that! Yes! ;D

Photos: http://jamiedeleeuw.com/

Jamie’s professional photography site: http://jamiedeleeuw.com/

LizR.