What a great week this is turning out to be—sunny, 80s and CreativeMornings with Tru Studio! Here’s a little interview we did with Steve and Anne in anticipation for their talk on reality. 

What do you love the most about your job?

The people we have met and the access to opportunities we have been afforded that would not be possible without our job. Our camera has been a key that has unlocked many doors for us, allowing us to experience things beyond our imagination.

With what you know now, what advice would you give yourselves back when you were just starting out?

Don’t stress out about all the little details–everything will work out just as it needs to. We have wasted so much time worrying about things that never even happened. Looking back, we wish we hadn’t spent the energy stressing so much.

What would be your dream project?

An international travel editorial or a fashion lifestyle lookbook on-location in an exotic country.

Where do you look for inspiration?

Traveling to new cities and countries, Pinterest, fashion brands, Designspiration, architectural and interior design, TV shows and movies with beautiful cinematography, and our daily walks around our neighborhood.

What are your favorite pizza toppings?

There are too many to choose from! But our current go to is caramelized onions, Italian sausage, and rosemary.

What does this month’s theme—reality—mean to you?

As photographers we are very aware of the difference between what we see and what is “real.” In a world driven by social media and the obsession of the curated life, it’s hard not to compare yourself to others. But being on the other side and knowing how much work goes into making that scene, person, or object look that way helps us understand that “reality” isn’t very real these days. We strive to live a life that makes us happy versus one to make others envious.