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Corneli MacCoinnich
Rolde - Drenthe
A creative person fascinated by images. I am 56 years old, live in Drenthe and am a professional photographer. After winning a few photography competitions, I started at the school of photography in 2002. This alongside my own business in healthcare. When, after finishing this course, I was asked by a fellow photographer to photograph his wedding, I initially had to hesitate. Fortunately, I decided that I wanted to capture their special day and so I rolled into the profession as a wedding reportage photographer. My healthcare business ran on Fridays without me as I was the wedding photographer then. How much I enjoyed the beautiful couples and this special time.
In 2013, I left my business behind and started focusing entirely on photography. Through one of the brides, I was asked to photograph the funeral of a loved one for her. Slowly, weddings gave way to funeral photography. Photography is my passion as well as my hobby and my profession.
I am less good at sitting still and doing nothing. Since 2015, I have had my own photography studio/classroom at home. Here, small groups of students take a basic or advanced photography course. Because what could be more fun than sharing your passion and knowledge. I feel like a rich person that I am allowed and able to do this. And I hope I can share this passion for a long time to come, together with lots of nice people.
Eexterveld
How and when did you start photography?
When I became a mother in 1995, I wanted to capture all the moments. For this I bought a Canon SLR camera, which I immediately fell in love with. I travelled a lot with child and camera. Baby photos gave way to travel photography. A lot of rolls were shot on the other side of the world. First you want to photograph the baby and later you want them out of your frame. It is really nice when you show your child the world through photography, though. Later I sometimes got feedback that she liked seeing a lot of the world.
Taigh Glencoe
What is your favourite location?
I have had the opportunity to do many trips for my work. As a result, I have seen many different places. For instance, I have been to France to photograph exciting vistas. In Venice, I got to shoot for a fun photography magazine. And closer to home I have been to Ecomare. All locations have their own charm. But Scotland has something special. I left my heart there in my youth and love coming back. If possible, several times a year. There may well be another fun photo trip on the horizon.
Am bàta iasgair agus an t-eun
What weather conditions do you prefer to go out in?
Now that I am a bit older, safety does come first. Especially in the highlands, I have become a bit more careful. Every weather condition has something. Sweet mild weather has long shadows during skimming light. The rough weather has wind and dark clouds. Mother nature always has charm. I miss the hills but by the sea I am also very happy, as well as forest and heath. Where there is beautiful light I like to be found. But that can be very diverse.
What motivated you to take up photography?
The first baby roll for which I got compliments from the photo shop. They commented that it was a gift. So I entered some competitions and that soon tasted for more. It's just wonderful to be able to do this.
What do you find important when giving workshops?
People should be at ease and feel heard. I also find it important that there is a sense of belonging and that it is familiar. That's why I teach in small groups, which also makes people more likely to ask questions. I put the participant first, people should really feel satisfied when they go home.
The Storr
Are there moments in your life that had a great influence on your photography experience?
Not so much about the experience, but about what I photograph. When I left photography school, I started looking for what I most wanted to photograph. I had completed my studies in documentary/reportage photography, but what? I wanted to travel to countries to photograph injustice and combat it. I made reports to show the world the injustice that is being done to Roma and Sinti people in some countries. I wanted to go to the barricades, but I didn't get much further than a small exhibition. As much as I wanted to, I'm pretty tough, but that went too far for me. Because I am a busy person, I find it difficult to stick to one topic. I still really enjoy street photography. What I photograph also depends a bit on the months. In the winter I can be found in the city with my camera more often than in the summer. So maybe it's the seasons that do it.
Which locations are still on your Bucket List?
I have already seen many beautiful places. I used to want to go to India. Nowadays I am no longer looking for a specific place, but rather for a certain peace.
I have already seen many beautiful places. I used to want to go to India. Nowadays I am no longer looking for a specific place, but rather for a certain peace.
Eala agus clann-sgoile
What makes the difference?
Love makes the difference in this. The love for the profession but also the love for nature and the environment. For the people with whom you share this passion, for the people you want to help along the way, but also for the people you capture in your image. When there is love, everything else will be fine.
Love makes the difference in this. The love for the profession but also the love for nature and the environment. For the people with whom you share this passion, for the people you want to help along the way, but also for the people you capture in your image. When there is love, everything else will be fine.
Church Uighe Isle of Skye-small
Which Kase Filter product is your favorite?
The Kase Armor 100 master magnetic filter set is a must have for every landscape photographer. During the workshops I introduce people to Kase magnetic circular filters. Then one falls regularly, but they never break. It is very nice to work with this system.
Achnaseen
Which camera system do you photograph with?
I work with a Sony A7R3. In addition to Sony, I also have lenses from Sigma on this camera. During photography lessons I often have students' cameras in my hands to take a look at the settings. And I sometimes wonder how big the differences actually are between the various brands. As a street photography camera I have a Fuji, small and inconspicuous. But I don't think I'll ever completely abandon Sony.
Do you have any tips for beginning photographers to take better photos?
It's no contest! I think it's such a shame when people take photos and are guided by the number of likes they get on Social Media. It's not a competition, just stay true to yourself. This also increases the chance that you will enjoy it. I always say that the most failed photo is a photo that was not taken.
Where can people find you?
https://www.cmcfotografie.nl/
https://www.fotocursus-in-drenthe.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085320811279
https://www.instagram.com/corneli.photo.art/
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