BTP: For every shot you take that ends up being worth sharing, how many shots get thrown out?
Elisa: Just to give you an idea, I took 600 photos of the Dior Show, edited 35, and posted 20 on my Instagram. Most of them are unusable because they are too blurry, or people are standing in front of my camera. You really have to take burst mode photos and hope to have at least 1 that is good, especially when you shot a huge celebrity!
BTP: What’s your favorite photo that you’ve taken this fashion week?
I wish I could say “It’s my Rihanna photo of course, it’s perfect” but unfortunately it is not that good haha! As Elisa: I am answering your questions, I have only been to the Dior Show. But I took a photo of a nice-looking lady standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, I really like this photo. I also took a cool photo of Anya Taylor-Joy, but she passed through the crowd so quickly I could only take a picture of her profile. Maybe my next photos at the Louis Vuitton or Chanel Shows will be better!
BTP: What advice do you have for new photographers trying to get into shooting at Paris Fashion week?
Elisa: Be organized! The addresses where the shows take place are given the day before to those who have tickets. Look on Google, Twitter, ask other PFW photographers, so you know where you have to go. Arrive an hour before the show, and leave after the end of the show to maximize your chances of taking good shots of the guests, but also nice dressed spectators.
To keep along with the budding photographer follow her Instagram: @elisatimotei_photo
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