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| Top Photographer everyone is talking about Ms Lili Peterson |
1)Please tell us who you are for those not familiar with you?
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9)If you was given 1 ticket to fly anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
To the Mayan city of Tikal in Guatemala. I want to do a shoot there so bad!
11)When not working what do you love doing?
13)What are 4 things other photographers do that makes you mad?
Undervaluing their work is number one! They don't charge enough which then hurts the entire industry. Second I'd have to say when they copy the work of others. It's one thing to take someone else's work as inspiration and another to do exactly the same. Get your own style! I think those are the only two things that tick me off a bit.
15)What do you think of the Fashion Police News Blog?
It's interesting. I've seen it a couple times and always liked reading the different interviews.
16)What do you think of men who teach women how to walk?
18)If you had the chance to shoot 4 models of your choice from St Maarten who would they be and why?
Hard one, I've worked with a lot of people on the island already but I guess I'd say Sharity Schotel
19)What makes a good model?
Someone who knows their body and loves it.You need to be able to take criticism well and learn from it.Be humble.Be ready to work!
20)What advice do you have for others looking to walk into your footsteps?
Don't. Be you. Create your own path and stick to it as long as is works for you. If it doesn't work then find something that does.
22)Tell us more about yourself as a person?
23)If the Fashion Police was to be a fly on your bedroom wall what would they be shocked to see?
24)Any last words for our many blog readers around the world?
If you love something then try it out! If you see you're giving it your all but it' s still not working then try something else that does. Some things just aren't for you but I believe everyone has their niche.Also, Thank you to my mother! Without her I probably would eb in college studying something I hate! Much hanks to the fashion police blog for the interview!
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My name is Lili Peterson. I've been doing photography professionally on SXM and surrounding islands since I was 15 (which is 5 years now!).
2)What 3 words best describe you as a person?
Laid-back,creative, and a bit of an introvert.
3)Describe your fashion sense?
You could probably call it boho/hippie. I really don't care about my own "style". I wear what I want and don't worry about trying to follow any trends.
4)There are many others doing what you do what makes you different from the rest?
No other photographer has my style. You can simply look at a photograph and tell that I took it. Also, every photo shoot I do is unique. I never repeat and I am constantly looking for different things to do.
No other photographer has my style. You can simply look at a photograph and tell that I took it. Also, every photo shoot I do is unique. I never repeat and I am constantly looking for different things to do.
5)Tell us how you got started to this very day?
All my life I've had a camera. Whether it was a disposable, a small point and shoot or DSLR. I remember my first "photoshoot" was me taking pictures of my little cousins to send to my relatives abroad. However, I started getting into it professionally after being mentored for a short time by Wayne Gregory. The rest is history.
All my life I've had a camera. Whether it was a disposable, a small point and shoot or DSLR. I remember my first "photoshoot" was me taking pictures of my little cousins to send to my relatives abroad. However, I started getting into it professionally after being mentored for a short time by Wayne Gregory. The rest is history.
6)What makes a good photographer?
Passion and skill together. You can be passionate and have no skill and your work might forever look like crap. OR you can have skill but no passion and then it will have no meaning to you. You'd be trapped doing something you don't love.
7)Which other 3 photographers do you look up to on the island if any?
If I really have to pick someone I'd say Denis Bellard because he helped me when I just started out. While everyone else was putting me down.
If I really have to pick someone I'd say Denis Bellard because he helped me when I just started out. While everyone else was putting me down.
8)If you were to walk the red carpet which designer would you wear and why?
I've fallen in love with Zuhair Murad's work. So, Probably something from him.
To the Mayan city of Tikal in Guatemala. I want to do a shoot there so bad!
10)How can other's from around the globe view your work and learn more about you?
My website is www.lilipetersonphotography.com and I post most of my updated work on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LiliPetersonPhoto and my email is lauraliepeterson@gmail.com
My website is www.lilipetersonphotography.com and I post most of my updated work on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LiliPetersonPhoto and my email is lauraliepeterson@gmail.com
You'd find me spending time with my family. I'm a proud mom of a 2 month old so he gets all of my time.
12)What music would have you running to the dance floor?
I'm a true Caribbean girl so give me some Soca or Zouk and I'll dance the whole night!
I'm a true Caribbean girl so give me some Soca or Zouk and I'll dance the whole night!
Undervaluing their work is number one! They don't charge enough which then hurts the entire industry. Second I'd have to say when they copy the work of others. It's one thing to take someone else's work as inspiration and another to do exactly the same. Get your own style! I think those are the only two things that tick me off a bit.
14)If the Fashion Police was to have dinner at your home what dish would you prepare?
I do cook but hate to. So that dinner is gonna have to be catered! Probably Italian.
I do cook but hate to. So that dinner is gonna have to be catered! Probably Italian.
It's interesting. I've seen it a couple times and always liked reading the different interviews.
I think if you're good at something then why not? Gender doesn't matter. If it did I probably wouldn't be a photographer today.
17)What would you say is your best assets?
My best asset is probably the uniqueness of my work.You never know what to expect!
Hard one, I've worked with a lot of people on the island already but I guess I'd say Sharity Schotel
because of her eyes.Mario Octuvon-Bazile because I've known him for a long time when my mother used to train him. I've seen his work and he would definitely add to my portfolio.
The next two are people I don't know but seen around the place. A very dark skinned woman with a bald head. She is gorgeous! Lastly, a caramel-skinned, blonde guy with hazel eyes. Probably just for eye candy, haha. Hopefully they see this and decide to contact me!
Someone who knows their body and loves it.You need to be able to take criticism well and learn from it.Be humble.Be ready to work!
Don't. Be you. Create your own path and stick to it as long as is works for you. If it doesn't work then find something that does.
21)If you had the power to change the world of photography what would you change?
The competition. I've hated competition since I was a child. I'd make it that everyone had their specialty so that people wouldn't worry about what the other one is doing.
The competition. I've hated competition since I was a child. I'd make it that everyone had their specialty so that people wouldn't worry about what the other one is doing.
I'm a simple person. I keep to myself which sometimes makes people think I'm a bit stuck up. It's just that I rather not have a "big circle" and my little family is what matters to me most.
Good shocked? A chalkboard wall! Which I use to basically plan my days.
If you love something then try it out! If you see you're giving it your all but it' s still not working then try something else that does. Some things just aren't for you but I believe everyone has their niche.Also, Thank you to my mother! Without her I probably would eb in college studying something I hate! Much hanks to the fashion police blog for the interview!
Lauralie Peterson
Lili Peterson Photography
Phone:1-721-5861223/1-721-5266036
