Fotograf Jean Jacques Fabien

—Sind Sie fotogen?

—I would say half photogenic

—Wie sind sind zur Fotografiebranche gekommen?

—I was passionate about photography since I was young. It's after looking at some stunning Wedding pictures done by top photographers that I was inspired to follow the same route. The freedom of creativity is what I enjoy the most into Wedding Photography.

—Was macht Ihrer Meinung nach ein gutes Foto aus?

—I would say the light first. the way a subject is lit will make the picture attractive or repulsive. Then comes the subject itself.

—Reisen Sie gern?

—I moderately love traveling. I drive a lot and do not enjoy traveling so much.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am meisten?

—Freedom of creativity, woaww effect from client when he looks at his pictures, satisfaction when I download and see nice shots, freedom to organize my time as I want, never a routine, always different, meet great people...

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am wenigsten?

—Sometimes very demanding which leaves me little space for family, having to recharge batteries every evenings, waiting for downloading pictures, sometimes chaining up days of shooting and having to drive long distances while being tired and sleepy.

—Was ist die Zukunft der Fotografie?

—Digital imaging has unleash creativity from photographers. I do not see it change when I see how people love pictures so much and love creative pictures. I sometimes fear that phones will replace proper cameras since it is already happening into the hotel industry nowadays. They less and less call upon professional photographers but rely on enthusiasts "instagrammers" to remain active on social networks and use phone pictures and vintage look to keep "in".

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

—Freedom of creativity, magic moments, emotions and... clothes, special mood and atmosphere, being able to direct any kind of people from simple gentlemen and ladies to CEOs and Corporate directors to do whatever you want them to do, :-)

—Wie gehen Sie mit Kritik um?

—It depends. I'm very committed into my job and I'm very generous in what I do (always deliver more photos than promise). I cannot do this job halfway. Therefore, I don't like people criticizing what I do since they don't know how much I give into what i do.

—Gibt es irgendwelche Trends in der Fotografie?

—More and more vintage type photos, more back-lit type of pictures and of course more and more drone photos.

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

—Creativity, generosity, Easy contact to make the couple at ease, being able to handle crowds, people and situations to get great photos and reassure the couple.

—Was ist bei Fotoaufnahmen strikt verboten?

—Getting distracted by people, girls, checking the phone at important moments, talk loud at official ceremonies... Totally prohibited to drink alcohol at a Wedding even if the couple proposes. Even after the duty, Never drink because We all have to go back home.

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

—Expressions, angles, mood, reflections, drop shadows, interesting shapes and figures...

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

—Light, emotions, the moment and sometimes Black and white can make a pictures stand out.

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

—I don't know

—Was würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—Prince William and Kate, some famous models in bridal dress, dynamic couples...

—Gibt es für Sie in Ihrem Beruf Tabus?

—I never talk about religion or politics in a Wedding with anyone.

—Mit wem würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—Some iconic Wedding photographers but also with a very good friend of mine who is also a photographer but who is currently not living in the same country than I. We started photography together but life has driven us on different paths. I would love to be able to shoot with him.

—Worüber machen Sie sich Sorgen und warum?

—I'm worried about unexperienced newcomers who "steal" the work of genuine photographers, of this kind of "made in china" type of mentality which makes everything available at very low price and kills the value of genuine photographers (if you understand what I mean).

—Was war der eindrucksvollste Moment in Ihrem Leben?

—Two times. When I had a great shooting session with a couple and downloading the pictures to see some iconic shots I took and see them appear on my screen and start to work them straight away. It's a great moment. Also when I deliver pictures to my clients and see there eyes sparkle when they look at the pictures and hear them say woawww.

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

—Definitely the Mentalist. This assurance to depict people, know what they think, being able in a very smart way find a solution to a problem, never panic, having a talent for repartee, not scared to say or do weird things to finally sort out an issue.

—Wer inspiriert Sie in Ihrem Leben und warum?

—God, Jesus, because I'm a believer and I strongly believe that God directs my path everyday. In many situations, I experienced "miracles". Sometimes in low season while the finances was very low, I had these unexpected calls from people I do not know and never met which hired me for a work and never saw them afterwards.

—Wie definieren Sie Erfolg? Wie messen Sie ihn?

—I firmly believe that success is being confident and trusting in God who opens doors. In a more down to earth meaning is when you are wanted more and more by people of all social levels to do what you know the most.

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

—I would say liked.

—Was war der größte Fehler bei Ihrer Arbeit?

—Forgot to recharge batteries, Forgot Lens and accessories on a site, distracted to a point of not shooting an important event during a wedding (generally because of being too tired), forgot cards at home, Forgot to put fuel in the car for a long drive...

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

—I usually take all of my equipment because I do not want on site needing something and it's not there. I sometimes have to force myself to bring less equipment for practical reasons because I'm always bothered wanting to do something and not having the gears to do it.

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

—I never regret anything I buy because they are always useful at a stage.

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

—I look at what other people do in order to be inspired (like on mywed). I spend a lot of time watching tutorials on editing on the web. I also try several functions on my camera in order to shoot in a smarter way at different occasions. For instance I like to shoot with off camera flash (portable studio flash) but I also force myself to shoot without flash in order to be more efficient in some occasions and get a different feel, mood and style.

—Welche Arbeiten haben Sie als Fotografen am meisten beeindruckt?

—Well all the works I see on popular Wedding Photographer Community such as mywed, fearless, best wedding photographers, etc... I do not have a specific preferred photographer but a lot of them.

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

—How to edit photos properly (too much colors, contrast and effects), how to shoot with straight lines (straight horizon, walls, furnitures and angles)

—Was möchten Sie mit Ihren Fotos zum Ausdruck bringen?

—I want to transmit emotions, beauty, woaowww, on my photos. I want my pictures impact someone who sees it.

—Was motiviert Sie weiterzumachen?

—Freedom of creativity and the hope to get a better pose, pictures, set, models, etc...

—Hätten Ihre Eltern strenger sein müssen?

—I'm happy the way they raised and the values they imparted me.

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

—My first quotations :-), the way I would tackle a project, more research for some type of photography. I learned a few things in pain and lost some projects when I started into photography because of my lack of experience.

—Was halten Sie vom Leben auf anderen Planeten?

—Do not think about it and I don't think there are any other form of life elsewhere. Anyway, even though there is, we will never know and never meet.

—Wer sind Ihre Helden?

—People who give there lives away everyday for others, for animals, who can take a homeless person and take care of him, people who live for others and sacrifice their own comfort are real heroes for me.

—Wovor haben Sie keinerlei Respekt?

—I do not respect arrogant people who think that the world belong to them or who do not have consideration to other human being who are socially lower.

—Was tun Sie in Ihrer Freizeit?

—Music, walk in nature, watch the stars, camp, cook (i love cooking),

—Welche Seite Ihrer Persönlichkeit bleibt dem Publikum verborgen?

—I don't know. Maybe my sensitivity to others.

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

—When my clients are happy and congratulate me. This is the greatest satisfaction.

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

—Yes I do. I actually believe that women are equally capable of doing what men do (I had 2 women managers when I use to work an office job and they were even better in what they were doing then a lot of men). However, i believe that A man cannot replace a Woman and vice versa. A father cannot be a mother and vice versa. When people try to invert this, it creates an imbalance in the family.

—Schließen Sie schnell Freundschaft?

—Fairly yes. I'm usually easy going and get on well with people.

—Wo würden Sie gern leben?

—In a rainless area, by the beach, with a nice wood or forest nearby, in a comfortable home (not necessarily big). On the coast of Mauritius (I actually live on the high grounds of Mauritius)

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

—I once agreed to do a walking virtual tour project not even know what it would cost me in time and money. I regretted afterwards not having done some tests before. It was actually a failure....

—Gibt es ein Leben nach der Heirat?

—Yes of course there is an even better life after marriage.

—Haben Sie einen Lieblingswitz? Erzählen Sie ihn.

—I do not have anything that comes to my mind now. It really depends on the mood.

—Lieben Sie Hunde oder Katzen?

—I love dogs and cats. I have two dogs and one cat. I'm an animal lover.

—Wen oder was hassen Sie?

—I hate tensions, confrontations, Jealousy, tense situations, shouts, etc...

—Das Beste im Leben ist:

—To have faith, know God, be happy and have you family with you.

—Das Ärgerlichste im Leben ist:

—Routine, an office work,

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

—I would have love the society to be more secured (no thieves, robbers, abuse an all kinds of pleas).

—Was würden Sie an sich selbst gern ändern?

—I would like to be more generous and committed to others. Do good to others, not afraid to take actions to help the helpless.

—Was würden Sie in der Welt ändern?

—I would like the world to have faith in God

—Haben Sie ein paar Tipps für angehende Fotografen?

—Know your gears, develop your personality in order to make the couple at ease and secure, Be always concentrated in your job, be attentive to details.

—Wenn Außerirdische auf der Erde ankommen und Sie sind die erste Person, die sie treffen, was sagen Sie zu ihnen?

—Go back to where you are. We have enough issues here to add another major one...

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

—Epic and adventure.

—Morgen werde ich...

—A photoshooting in a hotel which was booked 2 months ago. A couple from Europe for their Honeymoon.