Creative. Dynamic. Passionate. All these and more are words that can be used to describe fashion enthusiast and photographer extraordinaire Amber Pinkerton. Last week we gave you some insight into this 17-year-old’s passion, so now we’re going to finish what we started. Here’s Part 2 of Keeping up with Amber Pinkerton (AP): 

TA: What, in your opinion, is the hardest step in creating a masterpiece?

AP: In all honesty, the hardest step in creating a masterpiece is just to create it. Meaning, changing it from an idea in your head, to something you’re actually acting upon. That’s the most difficult step for most people in the world. We have amazing ideas, but for some reason it is so unrealistic and difficult to act upon them.

TA: How are you able to capture the person, place or thing that is in front of the camera in just the way you want?

AP: Well, I mainly photograph persons, so there is a lot of creative work in doing that. Initially, when I envision an idea I have, I see someone is a different light from how they really are. That’s the great thing about photography. You can create anything you desire; the worId is yours to manipulate.  

TA: What technology/software/camera gear do you use to keep focused on what you do best, as you photograph?

AP: Well, I currently use a Nikon D3000 and Photoshop CS6. My camera isn’t the best camera in my opinion, but I do think I have made the best of it throughout the years. I use Photoshop to create filters, blurs, and to do retouching. I love Canons as well, but the camera you use depends on what exactly you’re doing. 

TA: Exactly what is it you want to say with your photographs, and how do you actually get your photographs to do that?

AP: I want to show that my work is unique, and I think I constantly accomplish that. I try to exercise a certain standard in my photographs. From what I observe in Vogue, and every fashion resource, I try to get as close as possible to that standard. I want to show that yes, my pieces can be of the same high quality. Maybe I’m not exactly there yet, but I am definitely on that path. 

TA: What drives you to keep on doing what you’re doing?

AP: I am driven to continue doing what I’m doing by just seeing what the best photographers and directors are doing in the world! It gives me such inspiration when I explore the Internet and see the incredible work many people are doing! It makes me want to do a little more and improve my work. 

TA: What are your views on you following through with your passion?

AP: Following your passion is an extremely important thing. I want to wake up every morning happy to do my job. I want to feel sad when the day is over because I have to stop doing what I am doing. I want each day of my life to feel like I have never really had a job, because doing what I love is so easy to enjoy. Following passion is vital as it directs us to pure bliss, hope for another day, and a life of true fulfillment.