Interview
Natalie Kagasoff
Natalie first picked up a point-and-shoot camera during her high school days.
She attended the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California, and graduated in October of 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in commercial photography.
Natalie now resides in Los Angeles California as a freelance photographer. She specializes in fashion and underwater photography. She loves every minute of her career, and looks forward to the adventures that lie ahead.
What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?
“I am a freelance photographer. My journey began when I started taking images of myself while in high school. I also spent a lot of time around my mother’s best friend, who was a child and family photographer, and she inspired me to start pursing photography as a career. I have now been a photographer for 11 years.”
Which current art world trends are you following?
“I’m interested in fashion trends.”
Do you plan your work in advance, or is it improvisation?
“Yes, I plan my work in advance. I gain much inspiration from Pinterest, and follow the method of putting mood boards together for each photoshoot I would like to do.”
What process, materials, techniques, etc., do you use to create your artwork?
“Once I find the look I want to create from Pinterest, I try and find other looks that are close to it and put mood boards together. I put a few together for my models, makeup artists and stylists to choose from. After we choose a mood board, we discuss all the details for the shoot, such as hair, makeup and wardrobe.”
What does your art mean to you?
“My photography is a representation of my creative expression.”
What is your creative process like?
“Once I decide on an idea, I think about which formats and colors I want to use. This can determine how much intensity the individual colors will later get. The design of an image can determine if it will be good or bad. During the painting process, there are always more creative ideas. For artists, the process always remains exciting until you have completed the piece.”
What’s your favorite artwork and why?
“Of all the photographs I’ve ever taken, my favorite is of a girl in Paris, during fashion week. It was a black and white image, and it was published in Vogue Italia.”
Website: www.kagasoffphoto.com
Instagram: @nk_____photo
