Katherine Squier (Austin, USA)
How did you get into photography? I decided randomly to try it as a hobby one day. I had some birthday money saved up and wanted to buy something that was “a good investment”—something I would need and use for many years. So I bought a nice digital camera & began casually taking photos of anything when I was bored. I gradually started to get more into it but it wasn’t until my dad cleaned out our attic and brought down his old Canon AE-1 that I was introduced to film and really became taken.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Well it runs the gamut when talking about all three of those categories. I guess though they are all tied together—-what I’m feeling emotionally, spiritually and creatively. Each influences the other. Just trying to live with consciousness greatly shapes everything I notice and feel. Intimacy in all forms, as well as light, color and quietness are all things that draw me in.
What makes a good image to you? Something that resonates with someone on an emotional level.
Your favourite film and why? Good Will Hunting. The relationship between Robin William’s character and Matt Damon’s is so touching and really strikes a chord with me. I was a psychology major and am incredibly inspired and passionate about the power one person can have to turn another’s life around, just by giving their support and believing in them. I also really love how (the city) Boston is captured, as well as the relationships between Matt Damon’s childhood group of friends. They have these strong Boston accents and appear really tough, holding their own growing up in a dangerous place— but really their love for each other is incredibly touching. Oh, and I have a thing for Matt Damon. so that doesn’t hurt.
Your favourite quote? (I have pages upon pages filled with my favorites, so this is difficult.) “This above all: to thine own self be true,” - Shakespeare
What was the last interesting dream you remember? I seriously can’t remember…is that bad?
Your favourite photographer/artist? I don’t have an all-time favorite, but two photographers I continue to really love are William Eggleston and Nan Goldin, and for an artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Latest obsession? Not sure… lifelong obsession: Green tea!
If you can sum up your photos in one word, what would that be? No clue, I have trouble with this. Atmospheric?
If you could speak another language what would it be? All of them. Ok I know I can’t do that. It changes…for now it’s a tie between German and Spanish I think.
