Fotograf Diego Velasquez

—Sind Sie fotogen?

—I hope I am.

—Wie sind sind zur Fotografiebranche gekommen?

—At university, during my attendance to arts career, I stumbled upon photography, and started to explore its several types, period during which I was able to carry out several photographic coverages, among those, a violinist performance. Not long after that, she recommended me to photograph her sister ́s wedding, and providing that service, I started to get involved in the wedding photography world.

—Was macht Ihrer Meinung nach ein gutes Foto aus?

—Composition, lighting and creativity.

—Reisen Sie gern?

—Yes, I love to know places and cultures that are new to me.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am meisten?

—Being part of a new family at each wedding, being able to meet new people and to travel.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am wenigsten?

—Working on weekends, unfortunately you miss opportunities to share
with your own family and friends, gatherings, birthdays, weddings, etc.

—Was ist die Zukunft der Fotografie?

—I think that fast advance of technology, social networks and access to information, are a fundamental key for the future of photography.

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

—I am one of those people that believe that something definitely spiritual happens on a wedding day, with the union of a man and a woman, what is so special? that every couple is unique, with different personalities. Add to that the way a photography tells that story, and you will definitely have a very special result.

—Wie gehen Sie mit Kritik um?

—I am open to critics and suggestions, I personally believe that they help you to grow, as long as these are constructive.

—Gibt es irgendwelche Trends in der Fotografie?

—I think that wedding photography trends already exist, such as photo journalism, artistic type and those that are in constant evolution, as I mentioned before, due to technological advance and globalization.

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

—-A good portfolio (not only one or four pictures, a full portfolio). -Responsibility (It is important to have a good feeling with the photographer, in general lines I recommend a pre-wedding session so you can familiarize with the way he works, so you know if he is
punctual, responsible and creative). – Good feedback from its clients.

—Was ist bei Fotoaufnahmen strikt verboten?

—Disrespect in any way the photographer or its team.

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

—How light behaves and to use that to its criteria and definitely the moments.

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

—A good timing, take and composition creativity, with those elements you can touch people’s heart.

—Was würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—Dave Grohl, frontman of Foo Fighter

—Gibt es für Sie in Ihrem Beruf Tabus?

—Actually no.

—Mit wem würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—Victor Lax

—Worüber machen Sie sich Sorgen und warum?

—I am worried about people with a lot of power that deceive and inject hate in people, there is nothing more dangerous that a mischievous person with power.

—Was war der eindrucksvollste Moment in Ihrem Leben?

—I do not want to sound religious, but I will sound like it anyways, definitely the day I met Jesus Christ, thanks to some friends.

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

—Hahaha Goku, to defeat all bad guys.

—Wer inspiriert Sie in Ihrem Leben und warum?

—I have a lot of people that I admire, but the most important and relevant was one, that the simplest thing he did was to divide history in before and after Him, his name is Jesus Christ and his life has a lot of lessons.

—Wie definieren Sie Erfolg? Wie messen Sie ihn?

—I think that success is relative, maybe an achievement for me, might not be so relevant for another person, is to be able to say one day: I wish to do, to have or achieve said thing, for example a family, work in want you love, understand that happiness is not given by thing but is shared.

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

—To feel respected.

—Was war der größte Fehler bei Ihrer Arbeit?

—Not understanding well the client.

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

—I think one of the most effective tools nowadays when you are on a trip is the smartphone, since I have there my contacts, the GPS and good camera integrated, also my professional camera with one or two lenses in case I want a picture for myself.

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

—Not so far. If I want to buy something, I investigate a lot and if a colleague has it, I ask for their opinion, to verify my purchase.

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

—I think that reading a lot, we live in an era where all information or a big part of it is on the internet, investing in knowledge and my favorite, sharing with colleagues.

—Welche Arbeiten haben Sie als Fotografen am meisten beeindruckt?

—Pedro Cabrera, Erika y Lanny Mann

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

—Not always the best photographs are taken with a USD $8.000 camera.

—Was möchten Sie mit Ihren Fotos zum Ausdruck bringen?

—That I love my job.

—Was motiviert Sie weiterzumachen?

—That tomorrow I will find a better image.

—Hätten Ihre Eltern strenger sein müssen?

—My parents were strict with some things and with others not, and I think I worked out.

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

—I would be more disciplined in everything, big entrepreneurs or artists always agree on discipline. As I was once taught, discipline can defeat the most talented artist.

—Was halten Sie vom Leben auf anderen Planeten?

—It is not something that takes my breath away but it would be very interesting.

—Wer sind Ihre Helden?

—Jesus Christ, for taking my place at the cross.
My mother, for being the way she is with her children.
Pastor Alejandro, Jacobo García and Jay Watkins
Patricia Guinand, founder of Muchas Manos children’s home
My brother Sebastian for being so brave to study medicine in another country.
And many many more.

—Wovor haben Sie keinerlei Respekt?

—I believe that everyone on this life deserves respect, but people can lose credibility, even respect, at this moment I feel no respect for the entire political system of my beautiful country Venezuela.

—Was tun Sie in Ihrer Freizeit?

—I share with my wife, I watch a good movie.

—Welche Seite Ihrer Persönlichkeit bleibt dem Publikum verborgen?

—I think I always try to show my best side to people, but when I am upset is something difficult to cover.

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

—Not completely, I think there is still a lot to do.

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

—I think that there are roles for each one, for example I am not going to tell my wife to change the flat tire, but that doesn’t mean she can’t do it by herself.

—Schließen Sie schnell Freundschaft?

—I think that friends are not everything there is, but I do consider myself extrovert and social.

—Wo würden Sie gern leben?

—In Venezuela with another government system.

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

—To participate in a low budget short film with a bad script and a bad director.

—Gibt es ein Leben nach der Heirat?

—Definitely yes.

—Haben Sie einen Lieblingswitz? Erzählen Sie ihn.

—No, I am bad for jokes.

—Lieben Sie Hunde oder Katzen?

—I like dogs, I would never have cats.

—Wen oder was hassen Sie?

—I hate people that take advantage of others, with lies or by force, it ́s something that really bothers me.

—Das Beste im Leben ist:

—My relation with God.

—Das Ärgerlichste im Leben ist:

—Being upset with my wife.

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

—Things like people throwing garbage where it is intended, or people thinking that the government is going to give them everything.

—Was würden Sie an sich selbst gern ändern?

—My love for junk food.

—Was würden Sie in der Welt ändern?

—Among many things that worry me a lot, is the damage that we are doing to planet earth and the global warming as its consequence.

—Haben Sie ein paar Tipps für angehende Fotografen?

—Yes, invest in knowledge, not only with money but with time and effort, the camera does not make the photographer, and to learn to respect people that have more years in the profession that us.

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

—A SELLLFIIIIIIEEEEEE…..!!!!!

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

—A science fiction movie.

—Morgen werde ich...

—Thank God I am on vacations and I am going to share with my family.