Wedding photographers in Australia

—Can you give a few tips for wedding photographers who are just starting out?

—Just keep doing it. Develop your own thing and take it to the next level

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—I put my hand up to photograph my best friends wedding and the rest is history. Someone saw those photos, asked me to shoot their wedding and so on.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Meeting new people every week. Showing up to a party every week and having the freedom to travel world wide to do what I love.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—The photo needs to tell or contribute to the whole story. If it does not make sense, it does not need to be there.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Criticism should always be taken on board. It gives you an outside perspective at your own work.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—anyone who likes to have fun and that I can learn off and vise versa.

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—"Please take Donald Trump with you when you leave"

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Anyone who is dedicated and motivated to do what they love.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—how does a butcher introduce his wife?.......Meet Patty

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—Dont compare yourself to others and where they're at.

—What is special in wedding photography?

—Someone personally selects you to photograph one of the biggest days of their lives.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—No Idea, Im taking it my next couple at a time.

—What things that common people don't usually see can a wedding photographer notice?

—Natural Frames and Filtered sunlight

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—By looking at the not so good pictures.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—I wish I didnt procrastinate so much

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—Success to me, is to be consistent

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—Sitting up until 1:00am editing.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Im a friendly guy so I guess so?

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—Something with a Tarantino Vibe

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—helping my friends move house

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Staring at a computer screen

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—a camera bag full of goodies

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—whatever I see before me.

—Is there life after marriage?

—If you want there to be.

—Where would you like to live?

—Puerto Escondito Mexico

—Who are your heroes?

—My friends and Family

—What should be the criteria for a bride and a groom to choose their wedding photographer?

—Personal Connection

—What do you worry about, and why?

—failed hard drives.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—The birth of my Son

—The best thing in life is:

—Waking up every day

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Think about photos

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Anyone having fun

—What about life on other planets?

—Its out there man

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Edit edit edit.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—film presets

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Absolutely

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—nothing.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Passion

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—never

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—bills

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—nope

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Woof

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—nope

—Whose works made an impact on you as a wedding photographer?

—I remember checking the work of a fellow adventurer and wedding photographer named Carl Zoch and thinking: Not only this guy is amazingly talented with a camera but what a dream of a life he has adventuring the most beautiful places of the US in his van.

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—I love traveling and telling stories with my camera. I believe weddings are stories that truly deserve to be told on a creative and beautiful way. When I shot my first wedding I didn't really know what to expect but working around loving people and capturing one of the most important day in their life is something that I can definitely get used to ;-)

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—Bridezillas? hehe just kidding. Like any creative profession it is important that clients pick their photographer for the right reasons and trust them to do what they are good at. A lack of trust simply kills creativity and doesn't serve anyone in the process. I feel lucky that my clients usually trust me enough to explore places that they wouldn't have considered otherwise and embrace this great opportunity to create something together.

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—I get to know a lot about people from diverse backgrounds and cultures just by photographing them. They often don't get to know me as much but this is something I learned to live with. Sometimes I manage to keep connections with couples that I photograph and for me this is rewarding enough.

—What makes a photo valuable? What are the key features of a great photo?

—I am a self-taught photographer and try to keep my approach as simple and intuitive as possible. I keep what I like and reject what I don't like. Obviously light plays an important role in all of this.

—What person in your life is your muse & source of inspiration?

—My dad. He has been traveling and pursuing his dreams since a very early age. His life is full of amazing stories that I would like to tell my grand children one day.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—I love photographing people but I love it even more when there is a strong connection with a place or a culture. This is the travel photographer coming out.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—As Henri Cartier-Bresson once said: "To photograph it is to put on the same line of sight the head, the eye and the heart". I couldn't phrase it better.

—What is success to you? How can one measure it?

—I don't like the word success – it's is too relative. Some people follow success their whole life but never find happiness. Never forget who you are.

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—Technologies are evolving very fast but I feel like what people want to keep from their wedding day will never change. A good photograph from 50 years ago is still a good photograph today and this is what I love about photography: timelessness.

—What mistake in your professional experience you treat as the biggest one?

—Sticking to a job I don't like for too long. I have spent 6 years of my life in a job that I didn't love, too scared to make the move to photography.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—There are lots of trends but trends can be quite distracting. I prefer to train my eye with my own life experiences. I am certainly influenced by other artists or photographers but I choose not to overanalyse it too much.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—I wouldn't describe myself as someone particularly photogenic. It has often helped me to show empathy for people who are camera shy.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—A wedding day takes years to prepare but always happens so fast. Wedding photographers are given a chance to capture priceless moments that will be cherished by future generations.

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a wedding photographer capture?

—Photographers are common people too, slightly more obsessed by light, that's all ;-)

—Is there anything in your work that you treat as prohibited "tricks"?

—Not really – I am a pretty direct person and find it hard to keep my mouth shut.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—My partner in life Anastasia is my second shooter. I cannot ask for more :)

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I see an opportunity to grow in every critique if it is well constructed.

—What cartoon, film or book character would you become if you had a chance?

—George Costanza from the tv-show Seinfeld. Because we live in a society!

—When travelling, what do you usually take with you & why?

—A good pair of comfortable shoes. I love hiking in volcanic places.

—What would you have preferred to learn before becoming a photographer?

—Nothing. I always enjoyed the process and still enjoying it today.

—Who is the 21st century symbol to your mind?

—Stromae – one of my favourite artist from home country Belgium.

—Is there anything that worries you? What & why?

—I worry about light. All the time. I mean on a wedding day.

—What moment in your life you treat as the most significant one?

—I like to think that this moment is still to come.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Pushing myself out of my comfort zone – always.

—What's better – when you are liked or are respected?

—Respected. One can never be liked by everyone.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—I don't know. Is there anything?

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—Just follow your heart.

—Do you like travelling?

—o YEAAAH

—What devices that you own you regret you bought and why?

—Nope.