So where to start. I was looking at Twitter and all of a sudden I saw a post about photography, clicked it, was amazed, looked at the portfolio and was even more amazed. Now what caught me about Trinette Reed so much?

So yeah basically what I really liked was her clean style of photography. And even though you could describe it as “simple”, it’s very difficult to achieve results like these. Trust me I’ve been in photography for a while and it is. The sharpness of the images and yet the softness. Of course it’s a luxury if you can shot scenery’s like these, but still it’s difficult to transform them into images that appeal to our dreams. Urban shots, artists, studio background’s and nature with all it’s imperfections.. It all seams like childsplay if you want to make shots like these. So what did we do at idreamto.be? We interviewed the photographer herself.

> At what age did you start with photography?
16, but not professionally until I was about 28.

> Where did you learn the most important things?
I learned the most important things just by shooting regularly, trial and error, just shooting whether I felt like it or not, being committed to it.

> What are the first 3 specifications you look at with a camera?
1. Does it shoot motion and stills?
2. Good low-light performance - ability to shoot at 800 ISO or above.
3. Full-frame sensor

> What would you recommend to total beginners? (what to look at, hardware, courses, inspiration etc)
I would recommend making a commitment and being persistent in going after what you want. You have to start somewhere and build your work on an ongoing basis. Allow yourself to make mistakes, and really go after what you want even if it seems impossible. There were countless times in my career where I wanted to give up, but I wanted to do photography more than anything else so I just didn’t give myself the option to quit. I would also advise beginners to make other connections with photographers and in the industry in general. A lot of the great things that have happened in my career were a result of my connections to others in the industry. Staying connected is very important to me. We have to stick together in this crazy world.

As far as inspirations. I really like the website ffffound.com (4 f’s) for inspiration from other photographers and designers. I also have one day a week where I have a quiet day to reflect, read, go inward, write, be in nature, no computers or phones. I feel this is an essential part of my creativity and my work and it often leads to inspiration. I find I can’t identify inspiration when I am too busy and/ or stressed out. I have to get quiet and open to it.

> More about your work:
How would you define your style?
Calm, serene, graphic, minimal.

> Is there something you’ve been wanting to do for a while, but you couldn’t?
Even though I am a bit of workaholic, I really believe in taking time off too. I got into photographing luxury spas and resorts from being on vacation one year with my photography and life partner Chris Gramly. We were hanging out by the pool at a luxury resort brainstorming about what direction we wanted to take our company and the result of that brainstorm was photographing spas and resorts. I realized that day, I had actually been wanting to do that for years, but was so busy working that I couldn’t see it, or maybe I didn’t see it as a realistic possibility. Quiet time allowed me to see what I really wanted to be doing with my time. My other big limitation is time. I often feel I don’t have enough time to execute my ideas.

> What’s your best work, and why?
I think my best works comes from “playing”, not having a plan and just following my gut. Allowing myself to make mistakes and not have to get something great, just shooting in the flow, that is when I feel at my best.

> What do you define as good photography work?
Work that is very personal and innovative.  When I see something that moves me emotionally.

> What’s you at your strongest? What should hiring companies be looking out for?
I love assignments that really allow me to have the freedom to explore and catch moments and be in the flow.  If the shoot is too controlled, the really good stuff that can’t be planned can get lost.

> Is there a subltle personal message in all your work that you like to include? (for example I like to highlight details that people don’t see eventhough they see stuff 100’s of times a day..)
I think the personal message of my work would be to slow down and to enjoy ourselves and our lives more.  I think the pace at which we are living our lives now is too hectic, at least for me. I am drawn to photographing luxury resorts and spas, because I need more relaxation in my life.  I shoot what I am striving for in myself.

That’s it for now, Trinette thank you so much for your time and effort!

Readers, I hope this has been an inspiration to you.. whether you do photography or have other dreams of your own..

Be sure to check out her website for more incredible shots!

Luxury Resort and Spa Photographer - Trinette Reed
Luxury Spa, Resort, and Hotel Photographer specializing in Fashion, Lifestyle, and Architectural Photography in California.
http://www.trinettereed.com