EP-10 Capturing the Abandoned With Gina Simonetti
In this episode we have the distinct pleasure to interview and feature the young and talented Miss Gina Simonetti of @ruralrevivals who hales from Lockport Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Gina thoughtfully shares with us, her love and passion for the abandoned. She enjoys her road trips to the country to explore and capture more images for her gallery, takes in a car show when she can and runs a photography business on the side, Gina is also a Moderator for the @abandon_seekers Hub and, she still finds time to work on her growing collection of antique Knick knacks, pictures, and books.
In this episode we ask our guest Gina our usual questions along with a few others.
- A little background and 411
- How did you get into this type of photography?
- What is your favorite subject(s) to shoot?
- What equipment do you use?
- What is your favorite utility, software, or photo editing trick?
- How long have you been doing this?
- What is the shadiest place you have been?
- Best place?
- What is your favorite story you like to share from your adventures?
- Best Shot & Why?
- Talk about Hubs and Moderators - @abandon_seekers_ (Gina is a Mod for this one) rubex_revolution (no longer active) and @abandonedafterdark
- Do you have a few people (Instagram photographers, art influences, etc.) to mention for a shout out? Shout Outs!
- @non.extant @jessicaleedoran @fistfulofpowder @Jill_koop @lostamericana @cyndee_urbex @mike.wil @ohiorelics @richkern @j.meade.images @abandoned_appalachia @rutledgelandon @mymoodyview @ashleymdoty @theforgottensouth
- @non.extant @jessicaleedoran @fistfulofpowder @Jill_koop @lostamericana @cyndee_urbex @mike.wil @ohiorelics @richkern @j.meade.images @abandoned_appalachia @rutledgelandon @mymoodyview @ashleymdoty @theforgottensouth
Mentioned:
- Gina’s personal Photography Website - ginamariephotography.co
- Desert Oracle Radio Podcast - https://www.desertoracle.com/radio/
- Software/Apps - Lightroom and Mextures
- Upcoming Interviews - Kelly from @theforgottensouth, and Jeremy of @inthebluffs & More to Come!
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Fun times, exciting Guests and Abandoned Content are Up Ahead!
So Please Stay Tuned!
And Until next time, be safe out there!
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