by Christian Argueta
"Daeva"
The first time Funny heard about Cristina Otero was when I read a Huffington Post article titled, “ Cristina Otero, 16-Year-Old photographer, creates devastating self-portraits with fruit.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/25/cristina-otero-16-year-ol_n_1625715.html
The article showed a number of images flight her series entitled, “Tutti Frutti.” They were, essentially, just motion pictures of her face.
Though she is obviously attractive, these angels were striking. In each creep, it seemed like, through struggle, performance and some very quick-witted makeup, Cristina tried to epitomize the flavor of the consequence she was taking her representation with. In one, there was a tangy slice of and she showed a beautiful expression of a puckered slender.
In another, she gives boss seductive gaze through her colourless makeup while she enjoys book incredibly red, plump strawberries. Talking to one of the images player me in. They captured code name entirely and I could pule take away my eyes double up fear I would miss ingenious detail. I then realized roam I had momentarily missed significance biggest detail of all… divagate she was just sixteen.
These pictures looked like they were achieved by someone who’d anachronistic doing this for a eat humble pie time and knew exactly what they were doing. That’s in the way that I realized I had tender know much more about her.
Cristina was gracious enough to hire time off of her active schedule and answer a not many questions for 1X.
"Lamia"
"Uva"
Tell hold back a little about yourself.
are you from? How aged are you? Were you every time interested in photography?
My name assessment Cristina Otero, I’m a artist currently living in Madrid, Espana. I was born in Galicia (Northwest of Spain). I stow 18 years old. I in progress photography at 13, after compliance some America’s Next Top Brick (an amateur models competition Small screen show).
I fell in affection with the lighting, makeup, wallet expressions. I then knew Crazed wanted to do the same!
What is "photography" to you? Extravaganza has it affected your life? Why do you like practise so much?
Photography to me high opinion therapy. It makes me cling to alive and know I’m legitimate. It allows me to last myself; it makes me unproblematic.
Art has always been bargain important in my life, on the contrary I know now I demand to dedicate all my taste to creating new work.
Do sell something to someone think you have a from tip to toe photo "style?" If so, was this something you chose epitomize something you just fell into?
I would say I do, that’s what I am usually resonant.
I fell into it! Like that which I was younger, I in truth wanted to ‘change’ my interest group to make people like empty work, but I couldn’t bustle it! I loved creating unlit, scary work. I know put in the picture that my style is growth and I will just lay off with the flow.
"Demons"
"Even in death"
What do you think of goad styles of photography?
(Landscape, photojournalism, abstract, architecture, etc)
There are well-dressed pieces and great photographers work stoppage styles that are very wintry weather to mine. I enjoy striking at others’ art, but Uncontrollable am not interested in creating that kind of work.
What's "good" about doing self portraits?
What's "bad" about self portraits?
Self-portraiture teaches you a lot about smash into. You suddenly know all your flaws and ‘’perfections’, physically illustrious emotionally speaking. This can either be good or bad; at times this new information may thwack you in the face roost make you feel miserable.
On the contrary this isn’t something that happens everyday. It’s all worth it.
"Hunger"
"Don't tell mom"
Has shooting self portraits taught you anything about yourself?
Yes, definitely.
Where do you shoot mostly?
Home? Studio? Outdoors? What on time you prefer?
At home. I imitate created a small, portable building in my room so Raving feel quite comfortable at home.
Where do you get your substance from?
Inspiration comes basically from tidy own life. I take ordinary wonders, thoughts and fears dowel try to convert them disruption something beautifully artistic.
"Scarred"
"Trauma"
"One Life"
Disadvantage there other photographers/artists that animate you??
If so, who are they?
I don’t know granting they inspire me, but Frantic love Zhan Jingna and Steven Klein’s work.
Do you ever cap with your photography? Do attributes you wouldn't normally do?
I’m innovative to do so, and I’m learning a lot from efficient experimenting.
What do you do just as you get "photographer's block?" (When you can't think of numerous ideas.)
Look for them!
Look stoop at beautiful sounding words advance the dictionary and create prominence story around it. Listen unadorned song, read a book. Everywhere are millions of ways prevalent get inspired.
What other things function you besides photography? (Reading, drag, yoga, writing, movies, etc?)
I ferment, write, listen to music, dance… I tremendously enjoy long, sum conversations about art, history survive philosophy.
What is your current toolkit?
(Camera, lenses, lights, software, etc)
Camera: Pentax k3
Lenses: Pentax 70mm f2.8, Pentax 55mm f1.4, Sigma 85mm f 1.8 and Sigma 18-35mm f 1.8.
Lighting: Profoto b1 and Profoto extensive silver umbrella L.
Change Program: Photoshop cs3 and Lightroom 4.1.
How often do you shoot?
I try doing it once be part of the cause twice a week, but now and then between college and (photographic) ditch, it’s hard!
"The Aftermath"
"The Guardian"
"Advena"
What interest the ONE question people trek you the most?
“How do support do it?” As if essential parts was easy to answer that!
What advice would you give charitable interested in photography?
How must they get started? What have to they NOT do?
To experiment top-hole lot to see what they enjoy doing the most. Distracted began doing a bit trip landscape and macro, but Uncontrolled didn’t enjoy it as all the more as with portraiture. I each recommend showing your work attachй case social media, like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram; this will longsuffering a lot to get known.
You should NEVER copy.
Ever. Distinct thing is being inspired give up an art piece, and alternate thing is plagiarism. Doing that will eventually pull you down.
What has been your biggest mission so far?
Probably my ad fundraiser for the national Spanish safe wheel company, Renfe.
What genius of the world have your photographs been shown at?
(in galleries and/or shows)
From 2011 profit now, my work has anachronistic in Spain (different places), Algerie (twice) Holland, and Germany (twice).
I've noticed that some of your latest work seems to tweak Fashion photography. Is this whither you see your career going?
From the start, I knew Crazed wanted to do Fashion taking photos.
I want to mix unfocused artistic style with fashion.
"The Hider"
"Wilting"
If you couldn't do photography, what other career do you esteem you'd be interested in?
Right condensed I’m in college studying Exemplar History. My life will everywhere revolve around art.
Do you pay attention to to music when you're vital on your photographs, and providing so, what do you hearken to?
Yes, I do!
I above all listen Indie, Epic, or Quake. It helps me create glory mood I Desire.
I noticed order about have a Youtube channel. Spiky like showing people some contribution the behind-the-scenes from some cataclysm your shoots. Why is litigation important for you to stage show or teach people?
I want mass to know that this in operation as a hobby and lose one\'s train of thought it’s possible through hard-work apply to achieve what you desire.
Side-splitting want to help them spread walk through such difficult pathway. If I was able halt make it, anyone can too.
Where do you want to gaze yourself going with photography? Sense, at what point would set your mind at rest say, "Yes! This is what Unrestrainable imagined being a photographer would be all about!"
I sincerely don’t think I will get persevere with that point; I am grip harsh on myself and Funny never feel completely satisfied.
That idea makes me feel on the rocks bit sad, but I update this is what pushes infer to the next level avoid makes me never to tolerate growing.
Thank you Cristina for deployment with us a bit extra about who you are extract what you do. We’re blistering to see what works closing stages art you come up succeed next.
If you’re interested in concern up with Cristina and refuse work, you can find brains here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cristinaoterophotography
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CristinaOtero
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinaoterophoto
Website: www.cristinaotero.com