Fotograf Dan Fedez

—Za prvé a především – koho můžete jmenovat jako nejlepšího fotografa ve vašem městě? :)

—There are some really good photographers here, each one with it's own style.

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—I usually look better on the othe side of the camera haha

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—Had the opportunity to work with a company that does lifestyle photography, after a year I jumped to wedding photography with them and 1 year later I decided to work by myself.

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—Good lightning, being able to control the light is key.

—Cestujete rádi?

—Of course, who doesn't! That's actually what approached me to photography! You will see a lot of traveling photos as well on my social media.

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—For the wedding couple there's always the doubt of how are the photos going to be, but looking at their reaction and excitement once they see them it's one of things to feel thankful for.

—Co se vám líbí nejméně na vaší profesi?

—Bridezillas haha or sometimes the maid of honor. I know, I know; they want everything to be perfect on the big day, but hey, you have to trust me on this one, let the art behind the lenses flow!

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—Hopefully better and better photographs, there's a little bit of doubt about photography and the upcoming technology, but I think the artsy element it's always going to be human, no matter what.

—Co je výjimečného na žánru fotografií, na který se specializujete?

—It's more intimate, you get to know real people and as a photographer you have to become one with the wedding itself. Achieve that connection with groom and bride and also the guests.

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—Photography as an art has been always very subjective, but there's something no one can deny; a good photo is a good photo! Even if you can't explain it. Also in photography you never stop learning, so I don't take criticism too serious, just take the best part of it and forget the rest!

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

—Yes, the same as any other style of photography or even art; there's always gonna be tendencies, some may follow them, some may not and some may create them.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—Read the bio, see their pictures and see if you really feel identified with that specific photographer, remember; is the best day of your life!

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

—Not to be open to suggestions, I've seen a lot of photographers mounted on their egos, shooting their own style not paying attention to what the couple wants! Big mistake!

—Jakých detailů, které obvykle projdou bez povšimnutí, si může fotograf všimnout?

—It's hard to be in different places at the time, it's always good to count on a second camera to get that little details that can be missed for a bit of a sec while doing the "important shot".

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—Laughs, reactions, true feelings, a good photographer is able to capture the essence of the moment!

—Kdo může být podle vás symbolem 21. století?

—We live in an era of super individualism, anyone doing a little bit something for the goodness of everyone is a symbol!

—Co chcete fotit?

—Any couple in the search of genuine photographs, that ones that comes easy for everyone as there's a connection between couple and photographer.

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—Photoshop. To make a photograph look the way it is "supposed to be" instead of showing the real thing!

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—I think Jim Carrey is one of the most interesting persons in the world, for me he sees life through different eyes than the average person.

—Čeho se bojíte a proč?

—Sometimes technology can play tricks on you or even betray you, but as long as you are well prepared, there's nothing to worry about.

—Jaký byl nejpůsobivější okamžik ve vašem životě?

—The present! I've always been to "easy going" to worry about the past, or future, just try to relax and enjoy the moment!

—Pokud byste byli animovaná, literární nebo filmová postava, kdo byste byli a proč?

—Probably a captain of sci-fi movie, imagine to see all the stars and constellations and galaxies through that perspective.

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—Michael O'neill is one of my favorite photographers, he have had such amazing opportunities to shot super interesting people like Orson Welles, Steve Jobs, Scorsese and many Master Yoguis.

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

—Success is achieve your purpose, one step at a time. That your couples likes and thank for your work, that's how you know you've made it correctly!

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—It's easy to get liked, but not that easy to get respected. So to achieve that is the measure of it.

—Když cestujete, co si berete s sebou a proč?

—My camera, is part of the essentials! Like; wallet, keys, camera, cellphone, right?

—Existuje něco, co byste si byli raději nekoupili z vašich pomůcek, které vlastníte? A proč?

—Not a single one, I do a lot of research before buying anything, smart purchases!

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—Getting inspired by other photographer's work and some self-criticism.

—Jedna věc, kterou byste si přáli vědět, když jste začínali s focením?

—How to pay taxes! Hahaha isn't this one of the things that they never teach in school and are so necessary for the adult life?

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—"I was the happiest person that day" is what I like for my clients to feel when they see their pictures.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—Trying to get everyday, improving my style, get happier clients.

—Měli vaši rodiče být méně nebo více přísní?

—As kids we never truly understand why our parents do the things they do. And then one day the phrase "you will understand when you are older" makes sense.

—Pokud byste se mohli vrátit v čase, co byste udělali jinak?

—Probably being more risky in certain moments of my life but I'm pretty happy and thankful for where life has get me to.

—Co o životě na ostatních planetách?

—I think it's very selfish to think that we are the only ones in such a big universe.

—Co děláte ve svém volném čase?

—I see a loooot of movies, I like to analyze the photo, the lighting, the music, also I'm a lo into coffe culture which is really interesting.

—Jakou vaši tvář nikdy neuvidí veřejnost?

—I think as myself as a truth person. I don't think I have a dark side or anything like that, what you see is what I am!

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—I'm pretty satisfied with it most of the time, but there's always that little something that can be done better, but being conscious about is what allows us to get better.

—Věříte v tradiční role mužů a žen?

—Love is love right?

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—Yessss! In weddings I like to think I am just another guest but with responsabilities haha.

—Kde byste rádi žili?

—By the beach, defenitely! "En el mar la vida es más sabrosa" is a saying we have in México which could be translated to "Life is better by the sea".

—Co je ta nejhloupější věc, na kterou jste kdy přistoupili?

—I once was asked (I would say forced) to dance part of the vals with the bride as the brother ran away to the bathroom. The family was super funny and it was a good memories for everyone I guess.

—Existuje život po svatbě?

—Yes! party never ends!

—Máte rádi psy a kočky?

—I like both, but I would say I'm more a dog person, even if I don't own one!

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—Family and friends! and coffe! What would life be without them, right?

—Nejotravnější věc v životě je:

—Did I already say how much I hate to get my taxes done?

—Existuje něco, co byste chtěli změnit?

—I would like people to be more conscious about the environment!

—Pokud byste měli natočit film, jakého žánru by byl?

—Action genre of course, it must be completely fun!