Fotograf Romaen Tiffin

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

—This depends on the style you like so is very subjective, but one of my favourites is Laura Jane photography

—Er du fotogen?

—heck no theres a reason i stay the other side of the camera

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—getting into photography in general happened quite gradually photographing in france , then into photojournalism then into weddings . I cant tell you exactly how it just seemed like a natural progression.

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

—it depends what you are photographing but with people i would definitely say emotion in a moment.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—LOVE it, i get itchy feet staying in one place.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—its always challenging and every shoot is different.

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—people who micromanage can sometimes stifle creativity

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—thats tricky but i think there will always be weddings and hopefully they will continue to be fun and creative events .

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

—you have one chance to capture someones special memory in a way that evokes emotion.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—it hurts, but i have learnt to use it to adapt and improve my photography where necessary. I try to distinguish between constructive criticism though and criticism that would directly influence my style.

—Er der nogen tendenser inden for fotografering?

—it depends on style again but for me i like the progression towards more natural in the moment photographs

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

—reliability and dependability as well as creativity but not that overpowers your own vision – it is your day after all.

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

—clutter

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

—fleeting moments that are so special and can pass so quickly

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

—emotion, lighting, composition, definitive moment

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

—Trump . not in a good way.

—Hvem vil du gerne fotografere?

—people that are truly in love and show it in front of the camera

—Har du nogen professionelle tabuemner?

—er no not really i dont think.

—Hvem ville du gerne fotografere sammen med?

—canon 1D just totry it out and 70-200 lens f2.8 and 24-70 f2.8

—Hvad bekymrer du dig om, og hvorfor?

—messing up a wedding or losing work because its the couples special day. to ruin those memories would be torture

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

—my fathers death.

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

—probably monica from friends. I plan like crazy.

—Hvem inspirerer dig i dit liv, og hvorfor?

—my mother. she has such an awesome outlook on life i dont know where id be without her.

—Hvordan definerer du succes? Hvordan måler du det?

—by how happy i am at any given general moment.

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

—respected

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

—lost part of a wedding. worst feeling ever.

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

—cameras, batteries, cards and more batteries and more cards. you can never have enough cards.

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

—studio lights. i dont need them they are too bulky and the external flashes work perfectly

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

—i check other peoples work in the industry and watch a lot of you tube video tutorials

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

—Laura jane, Brett Florens, As sweet as images

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

—how to take them properly. i was in some great places i think i could have photographed a lot better if i knew what i was doing. That's why i want to teach people how to use their cameras properly

—Hvad vil du gerne fortælle med dine fotografier?

—it depends on what i am photographing, its a question not so easy to answer. but every story is unique and special in its own way. I just want to do it justice.

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

—the pictures i have already taken – i always want to do better

—Burde dine forældre have været mere eller mindre strikse?

—neither. think they were great parents

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

—start photographing earlier

—Hvad med liv på andre planeter?

—yeah what about that.

—Hvem er dine helte?

—my parents

—Hvem har du ingen respekt for?

—procrastinators

—Hvad laver du i din fritid?

—spare time? whats that?

—Hvilken side af dig viser du aldrig offentligt?

—how nervous i really am at weddings

—Hvornår er du helt tilfreds med dit arbejde?

—never

—Tror du på de traditionelle mande- og kvinderoller?

—no

—Har du let ved at få nye venner?

—no , but when i do its generally for life.

—Hvor vil du gerne bo?

—back in zimbabwe

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

—sit in an office and give up my dream for an (now) ex. set me back a few years in my life.

—Er der liv efter ægteskabet?

—hope so i'm recently married :)

—Har du en yndlingsvittighed? Fortæl den til os.

—im really bad at remembering jokes. but my friends reaction to how does a lion catch a rabbit will always make me laugh. the answer : hides behind a tree and roars like a carrot :) ( laughs hysterically. )

—Kan du lide hunde eller katte?

—both. i have plenty. and horses.

—Hvem eller hvad hader du?

—people complaining about very small insignificant things.

—Det bedste ved livet er:

—freedom to be who you want to be

—Det mest irriterende ved livet er:

—people not using their full potential and holding themselves back

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

—would like to live in the country again

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre ved dig selv?

—i would like to be more outgoing

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre i verden?

—materialistic people

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

—dont promise something if you cant deliver, rather be straight up and let them know you are just starting out. if you dont they will be disappointed and you will hurt your reputation

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

—stay away from macdonalds burgers they are dangerous.

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

—probably something country. heartfelt with a deep and meaningful message ;)

—I morgen tager jeg ud og...

—christmas themed photoshoots of course :)