Interview 2

Questions (that got the most valuable responses from this interview):

  1. How/when did you learn photography/how to use a camera the proper way?
  2. Do you take pictures/something related to photography regularly now? How often? (collaborating with people, editing, shooting, setting up shoots, etc.)
  3. What equipment/knowledge did you start with, what equipment/knowledge to you have and use now, and what equipment/knowledge are you hoping to get in the future?
  4. What kind of photography inspires you?
  5. How much money was your first/current camera and/or any other equipment that you use to take photos?/How much money have you spent getting set up?
  6. Would you like to make your photography into something you do for a living? If yes, what is the ideal set up? If not, does your future involve photography? Tell me about it either way.
  7. What are some hurdles you foresee that you might struggle with as you move up the ranks/continue with photography?

 

Interview Summary of Interviewee 2:

  1. March 1, 2021, 9:30pm, via phone call
  2. Summarized bullet points of the interviewee responses:
    1. Emotions: reluctant to expand photography skills and collection of equipment because of the high price points
    2. Values: doesn’t believe in even thinking about buying more expensive cameras and equipment when he knows they will be too expensive
    3. What is the user trying to do: enjoys photography as a hobby right now to use with friends, family and personal projects. would love to learn more and would possibly use it in a professional way in the future 
    4. Current Solutions: Uses the limited equipment they have to do photography to save money and time, by not having to learn how to use new technology. Tries to stay connected with other photographers via social media and in real life.
    5. Deficiencies of Current Solutions: Doesn’t help him necessarily get better at photography or expand his horizons in the art. Photographers on social media give good tips but are hard to keep in touch with consistently.
    6. Typical Source of Advice/Knowledge: Internet sources such as: social media, “YouTube University,” etc.
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