Meet Erin Liebe
March 28, 2017
Meet Erin Liebe, Forge sophomore who uses photography to have a visual memory of her past and to record the happy moments in her life.
Talon: When did you first realize you liked photography?
EL: “[I realized I liked photography] Around 6th grade.”
Emily Liebe (’16) and her cousin share a doughnut during a winter trip.
T: How does taking pictures make you feel?
EL: “It makes me feel excited because I look forward to going through pictures I take.”
T: When/where/how did you learn how to use the camera?
EL: “I just watched videos and read books myself [how to use the camera].
Liebe enjoys photographing beautful scenery.
T: How long have you been interested in photography?
EL: “[I have been interested in photography] For about 3 years.”
T: What do you see yourself doing in the future with photography?
EL: “Probably not a career, but I’d like to continue pursuing it as a hobby.”
Liebe’s younger brother blows out candles on his birthday.
T: Why do you like photography?
EL: “I like photography because I feel at rest knowing that I have photos to help me enjoy memories. Remembering my past is extremely important to me, and I think pictures are a great way to handle that desire, especially because they’re visually pleasing!”
T: What kinds of pictures do you like to take?
EL: “I like taking pictures of nature scenes, but also just of people. Typically, I don’t take headshots; I really only prefer taking pictures when something interesting is happening, I’m going somewhere, or something is going on that I want to be able to remember with pictures. I also take pictures just when I think something or someone looks picturesque or nice.”
Liebe photographs a colorful bird.
T: Tell me your photo-taking process.
EL: “To be candid, I don’t have much of a process; it’s rather spontaneous. I don’t go to places or do things specifically for pictures often. It just kind of happens in the moment. I don’t have much of a process besides getting the right lighting, angle, and snapping!!”
T: Do you edit your photos? What is your editing process?
“I do edit photos! My process is just to typically brighten pictures, unless I want it to be darker for a dramatic effect. I don’t put much thought into editing; I just kind of do it and if it looks cool, I keep it.”
Emily Liebe (’16)and her grandfather pose for Liebe on a winter trip.
T: Where do you like to take photos? In a studio-like environment or nature?
EL: “Definitely nature! I’ve found indoor lighting looks rather artificial and there’s something about natural lighting and an overall outdoor environment that I just prefer in the picture. It’s a little less staged and is more natural, or practical.”
