Fotograf Dan Fedez

—Zuallererst - wen können Sie als besten Fotografen in Cabo San Lucas, Mexiko nennen? :)

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

—Sind Sie fotogen?

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

—Wie sind sind zur Fotografiebranche gekommen?

—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.

—Was macht Ihrer Meinung nach ein gutes Foto aus?

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

—Reisen Sie gern?

—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.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am meisten?

—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.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am wenigsten?

—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!

—Was ist die Zukunft der Fotografie?

—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.

—Was das Besondere an dem Fotografiegenre, auf das Sie sich spezialisiert haben?

—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.

—Wie gehen Sie mit Kritik um?

—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!

—Gibt es irgendwelche Trends in der Fotografie?

—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.

—Was sollten die Kriterien für Kunden bei der Wahl eines Fotografen sein?

—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!

—Was ist bei Fotoaufnahmen strikt verboten?

—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!

—Welche Details werden häufig übersehen, die ein Fotograf aber erkennt?

—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".

—Was beeinflusst den Wert eines Fotos? Welche Elemente sind wichtig?

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

—Welche Person verkörpert für Sie das 21. Jahrhundert am besten?

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

—Was würden Sie gern fotografieren?

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

—Gibt es für Sie in Ihrem Beruf Tabus?

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

—Mit welcher Ausrüstung würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—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.

—Worüber machen Sie sich Sorgen und warum?

—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.

—Was war der eindrucksvollste Moment in Ihrem Leben?

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

—Welche literarische Figur oder Filmfigur wären Sie gern und warum?

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

—Wer inspiriert Sie in Ihrem Leben und warum?

—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.

—Wie definieren Sie Erfolg? Wie messen Sie ihn?

—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!

—Gefällt es Ihnen mehr, wenn man Sie mag oder wenn Sie respektiert werden?

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

—Was nehmen Sie mit, wenn Sie auf Reisen gehen und warum?

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

—Haben Sie Apparate oder Ausrüstung, die Sie lieber nicht hätten kaufen sollen? Warum?

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

—Wie bilden Sie sich weiter, damit Ihre Bilder noch besser werden?

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

—Was hätten Sie auf jeden Fall wissen müssen, als Sie mit der Fotografie begannen?

—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?

—Was möchten Sie mit Ihren Fotos zum Ausdruck bringen?

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

—Was motiviert Sie weiterzumachen?

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

—Hätten Ihre Eltern strenger sein müssen?

—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.

—Wenn Sie zurückschauen, was hätten Sie besser machen können?

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

—Was halten Sie vom Leben auf anderen Planeten?

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

—Was tun Sie in Ihrer Freizeit?

—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.

—Welche Seite Ihrer Persönlichkeit bleibt dem Publikum verborgen?

—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!

—Wann sind Sie mit Ihrer Arbeit in jeder Hinsicht zufrieden?

—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.

—Glauben Sie an die traditionellen Rollen von Mann und Frau?

—Love is love right?

—Schließen Sie schnell Freundschaft?

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

—Wo würden Sie gern leben?

—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".

—Was war das Dümmste, auf das Sie sich je eingelassen haben?

—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.

—Gibt es ein Leben nach der Heirat?

—Yes! party never ends!

—Lieben Sie Hunde oder Katzen?

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

—Das Beste im Leben ist:

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

—Das Ärgerlichste im Leben ist:

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

—Gibt es etwas in Ihrem Umfeld, das Sie ändern möchten?

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

—Angenommen Sie erhalten den Auftrag, einen Film aufzunehmen. Welches Genre würden Sie für den Film wählen?

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