Fotograf Edwin Sanchez

—Først og fremmest - hvem kan du navngive som den bedste fotograf i San Pedro Sula, Honduras? :)

—I consider myself amongst the best wedding photographers in San Pedro Sula

—Er du fotogen?

—I try to be. hahaha

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—I was freelance graphic designer and always had an interest in photography. My work led me to eventually pick up a DSLR and it totally changed my life. I studied at NYIP and learned many basic skills in all types of photography. Shooting my first wedding for a close friend I realized that in wedding photography you have to use all of those skills (product photography, photojournalism, portraiture, posing, directing, fashion photography). I have been hooked since then.

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

—Lighting and composition are, in my opinion, the two most important factors in all photography. They are not the only ones, however, there is also posing, timing, anticipating, and creating a real connection with the couple will also translate into great images.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—I love traveling! From getting there, be it by sea, land or air, to actually getting to know new places, cities, cultures, people. My family and I enjoy traveling and it's one of our top common passions.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—Being creative! Creating amazing images for my couples and seeing their reactions when we deliver them. It's an absolute joy to be able to light, compose, direct and capture and image that brings joy to my couples and myself.

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—It's hard for me point it out. Maybe alway wanting new photography gear. hehe

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—Couples will start to be more conscious about The Experience that they'll enjoy with the photographer they choose for their wedding. Final images will still be most important but the bond that forms between them and their photographer will certainly take a prominent role.

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

—The connection that builds between the photographer and the couple and their family. If that connection is there the images will definitely show it.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—I believe everyone is allowed their own opinion

—Er der nogen tendenser inden for fotografering?

—Sure there are, at the time of writing this Dark and Moody edits and elopements are all the rage . Couples have to be careful to choose something that they really love and that they will enjoy 5, 10, 20 years from now and not just something that is trendy at this moment.

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

—First they have to love the work their photographer makes. And second they have to feel that connection, that "click". The better the relationship with their photographer the better their images will turn out.

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

—Missing the moment! A photographer must be ready and alert to capture the most important moments in a wedding cause they will not happen again.

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

—The beauty that hides in the details.

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

—Lighting, composition, posing, edit, etc.. are all technical terms. But it is how you use them together to create an image that brings back feelings, emotions that truly holds a photo's value.

—Hvilken person kan være symbolet på det 21. århundrede efter din mening?

—Barack Obama. Not for being a great president but by being a great example and role model of what Human should be. Passionate, Compassionate, Driven and given to his fellow man.

—Hvem vil du gerne fotografere?

—Couples full of life that love to travel and loves their family.

—Har du nogen professionelle tabuemner?

—I don't think so.

—Hvem ville du gerne fotografere sammen med?

—Jerry Ghionis, Lindsay Adler, Michael Anthony, Joe McNally.

—Hvad bekymrer du dig om, og hvorfor?

—I worry about the planet. As a species we are definitely not taking such good care of Mother Earth.

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

—The day of my wedding to my beautiful wife. I don't consider myself as special in the "VIP" kinda sense. But getting married in the Vatican by a Cardinal definitely made me feel like a child of God.

—Hvis du var en animeret figur, en fiktiv person eller en person i en film, hvem ville du så være, og hvorfor?

—I think I consider myself a Chandler from FRIENDS. Kind of a goofball but very creative, good at my job and deeply in love with my family and friends.

—Hvem inspirerer dig i dit liv, og hvorfor?

—My mom and my wife inspire me. My mom because she fought hard to raise 4 children on her own and give them the best education that she could. And my wife because she has motivated me to become better in all aspects of my life.

—Hvordan definerer du succes? Hvordan måler du det?

—Success for me is being able to get out of bed with a smile every morning and getting to work with awesome people that share your passion for client that you love.

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

—Respect is a form of liking isn't it?

—Hvad er den største fejl, du nogensinde har begået i dit arbejde?

—Not going to WPPI sooner

—Når du skal rejse, hvad tager du så med dig, og hvorfor?

—Camera! Because, life and memories! :D

—Er der noget, du ville ønske, du ikke havde købt blandt de tingester, som du ejer? Hvorfor?

—Sony cameras. I sold them already. They suck the joy out of photography.

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

—I get inspired by other photographers.

—Hvis arbejde har haft størst indflydelse på dig som fotograf?

—Scot Robert Lim. Beautiful and consistent images

—Hvad er det eneste, du ville ønske, du vidste, da du begyndte at tage billeder?

—Light and composition matter more than gear.

—Hvad vil du gerne fortælle med dine fotografier?

—I want to express emotion. I want people to look at them and feel what that moment was about.

—Hvad motiverer dig til at fortsætte med at tage billeder?

—Making creative images. Each wedding I push myself to make something I haven't made before

—Burde dine forældre have været mere eller mindre strikse?

—I think my mom was just about right.

—Hvis du kunne gå tilbage i tiden, hvad ville du så gøre anderledes?

—I would get into photography sooner

—Hvad med liv på andre planeter?

—I want to go to there.

—Hvem er dine helte?

—My mom. Scot Robert Lim, Joe McNally

—Hvem har du ingen respekt for?

—People that look down on others

—Hvad laver du i din fritid?

—Read photography blogs, some video games, some YouTube.

—Hvilken side af dig viser du aldrig offentligt?

—Me vegging out on Sundays after the wedding

—Hvornår er du helt tilfreds med dit arbejde?

—When I am just walking around minding my own business when a past couple comes running towards me from afar just to give me a hug, say hi and catch up for a while.

—Tror du på de traditionelle mande- og kvinderoller?

—No.

—Har du let ved at få nye venner?

—I try to :)

—Hvor vil du gerne bo?

—Difficult. Seattle or London would be great.

—Hvad er det dummeste, du nogensinde har indvilget i at gøre?

—Shoot for free for "exposure"

—Er der liv efter ægteskabet?

—Marriage is life

—Kan du lide hunde eller katte?

—Dogs

—Hvem eller hvad hader du?

—People that take advantage of other people.

—Det bedste ved livet er:

—Enjoying it with those you love.

—Det mest irriterende ved livet er:

—Stubbing your toes and the hiccups

—Er der nogen ting rundt omkring, som du gerne vil ændre?

—Climate change

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre ved dig selv?

—I would like to be more decisive. It takes me a while to make up my mind in some things.

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre i verden?

—Free quality education for all

—Kan du give et par råd til de fotografer, som lige er startet?

—Invest in education and go to WPPI

—Hvis nogle rumvæsner kom til jorden, og du var den første person, de mødte, hvad ville du så sige til dem?

—Can I take a selfie?

—Hvis du bliver spurgt, om du vil indspille en film, hvilken genre vil det så være?

—Action or Superhero

—I morgen tager jeg ud og...

—...weddings all around the world with my wife, son and the rest of my team.