Fotograf Chris Loneragan

—Først og fremmest - hvem kan du navngive som den bedste fotograf i Norwich, Storbritannien? :)

—There are some amazing wedding photographers in Sheffield catering to all styles and budgets, but the best wedding photographer is subjectively the one that clicks best with the wedding couple and works hard to tell the story of their day. I hope that could be me!

—Er du fotogen?

—No! Like many of my clients I echo the statement, "We hate having our photo taken!" For me it is about achieving a relaxed natural look, and I can only do that by chatting and laughing with my clients before I take their photographs. Everyone is photogenic and everyone has a visual story to tell – if I can capture something hidden within you ("love" maybe) then I will have captured a great image for you to treasure.

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—I have been a keen photographer since winning a competition at the age of 14. As a grown up I shot for stock agencies and for fun until a family member asked me to take some 'extra' photos at their wedding in addition to their professional wedding photographer. Mine were at least as good and well received as the professional's and so I struck out offering my services for free until I felt confident enough to tackle a wedding for money. Over 100 weddings later I have a strong and successful wedding photography business.

—Hvad er de vigtigste komponenter i et godt billede efter din mening?

—Light, composition, natural moments, minimal posing, a story to tell.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—Yes. I have travelled all over the world.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—I love the speed and quick thinking required when photographing a wedding. There is a massive sense of achievement in producing images that couples love without spending a huge amount of time, sometimes none at all, planning and executing them.

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—I hate selling, but it is a necessary evil of the business. I would rather just shoot weddings!

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—Pretty much the same as it is now. Technology will change, but it isn't the thing that makes wedding images.

—Hvad er der specielt ved den fotografigenre, du specialiserer dig i?

—Interpersonal relationships with clients. A wedding photographer is a friend, a counsellor, an assistant, a go-between, and a photographer.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—Professionally on the outside, badly on the inside. It depends what the criticism is though – anything deserved makes me stop and think, and change and grow where necessary.

—Er der nogen tendenser inden for fotografering?

—Yes, but you don't have to follow them!

—Hvad bør kriterierne være for en kunde, der skal vælge en fotograf?

—The personality of the wedding photographer and whether or not they like their images. Always meet for a chat and ask to see real weddings – in my opinion you should steer clear of photographers that just show images from styled shoots or portfolio building workshops as the real skill is in producing images in the pressure situation of a real wedding.

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

—I have witnessed other photographers being divas and shouting at or belittling wedding couples and their guests.

—Hvilke detaljer, der som regel går ubemærket hen, vil en fotograf bemærke?

—Hidden hand holds, fleeting expressions, laughing children – too many to list. Details like rings and flowers are obvious and should be covered as a matter of course.

—Hvad påvirker værdien af et foto? Hvilke elementer indeholder det?

—A truly valuable image tells a story. A great photo will do this with perfect composition, focus, exposure and subtle editing.

—Hvem vil du gerne fotografere?

—I love shooting everybody.

—Har du nogen professionelle tabuemner?

—No.

—Hvem ville du gerne fotografere sammen med?

—Annie Liebowitz.

—Hvad har været det mest imponerende øjeblik i dit liv?

—The birth of my daughter.

—Hvem inspirerer dig i dit liv, og hvorfor?

—My wife is my art critic and muse.

—Hvordan definerer du succes? Hvordan måler du det?

—Happy clients.

—Foretrækker du, at folk kan lide dig, eller at de respekterer dig?

—Respected.

—Hvordan uddanner du dig selv til at tage bedre billeder?

—Constant practice and collaborative critique.