Wedding photographers in Calgary

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

—Some one they could have a coffee or beer with and feel like they are hanging out with a friend.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—My grandmother ran a camera store for the early part of my life. She gave me old film cameras and helped build my craft as I grew up.

—Are you photogenic?

—I love to give clients the camera and do the poses I'm trying to describe to the client, this helps them relax and be engaged into the session.

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

—Having the couple incorporate personal attributes into the session. If builds attachment and helps the clients become more comfortable.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Very well. I think we need to keep building and changing to keep up with the evolving client.

—Are you fond of travelling?

—YES!!! I became a photographer to travel while taking pictures.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The people, I love to interact and be in the crowd.

—What is special in wedding photography?

—Capturing those little moments. The hug between a bride and a grandmother, the handshake with a groom and a son.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—Lots of client content, in a post and share world people want the whole day not just the highlights.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Yes, but the trends can differer in varying cities.

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

—Be honest with your client. Let them know you are new and there won't be any surprises. Then, just be relaxed and have fun. If you are relaxed and comfortable, your clients will be as well, and that's when you get the awesome emotions in your photos. The real ones. Always have your camera ready to snap that random candid moment.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—Watching my wedding photographer, Brett Harkness. He was an artist in the rawest form.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Everything photography. I am constantly finding photographers from around the world that I follow on facebook, instagram, etc. I love following other photographers work, and drawing inspiration from them. That and lots and lots of youtube videos!

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Everything except for the flying. I absolutely love to travel with my camera, but something about being shoved into a metal tube and tossed across the sky thousands of feet above the ground makes me feel uneasy..

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—There are countless numbers of factors that go into making a photo "technically" good, but in the end the only thing that matters is what emotion comes out of the photo.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—I do, but it has to be told in a pirate voice!"Arrr, What be a pirate's favorite letter?""ah, you think it' be R but it actually be the C (sea)!"

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My mother, because she is the most loving and selfless human being who has ever taken a breath on this planet. She is who my grandfather was.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—I worry about missing a special moment (which happens) because once that moment is gone, a photograph is all you have to remember it by.

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

—Every photographer's style is different in some way. Every photographer him or herself is different in some way. As long as the bride and groom likes the photographer's style and can to spend an entire day with him or her, then its a good fit in my opinion!

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—A combination between my wife family, friends, and seeing the joy that a good photograph can bring to my clients.

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

—The small details. Every little tiny thing that the bride and groom (but lets be honest, mostly the bride) put countless hours and endless thought into in order to make their day the most special and memorable it can be.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Not always the greatest, but I believe it is crucial to developing ones self into a better photographer.

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

—"there are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs"
- Ansel Adams

—Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?

—I purchased some lens filters that I have never used, and they weren't cheep!

—Who do you have no respect for?

—I respect everyone to a certain extent, everyone is human, no one is perfect.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Going places I shouldn't or are not aloud in order to get that perfect shot.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—Wedding photos are my forte but I also do family, lifestyle, newborn, etc.

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

—My camera, because you never know when or where "the shot" will be.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a wedding photographer?

—Brett Harkness from the UK, and Carey Nash from Edmonton, Alberta.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Photography aside, convincing the love of my life to marry me.

—Are you photogenic?

—I absolutely hate being on the opposite end of the camera!

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—That God has made beautiful places and beautiful people.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—I would like to be more adventurous and take more risks.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Capturing a glimpse of the emotions between loved ones.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Too many to count, I'm hoping one day I will start one!

—What is special in wedding photography?

—Its the single most love filled day in a persons life.

—Where would you like to live?

—On the east coast or the West coast. I love the ocean.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—I play a lot of music, and even more video games.

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

—Nothing, I am right where I am supposed to be.

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—The amount of hate and violence in the world.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—All animals, but I'm more of a dog person.

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

—That the camera does not take the photo.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—At the rate we are going, cell phones.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Ha! Absolutely. Happy wife happy life.

—The best thing in life is:

—Music. Actually, all art in all forms.

—What about life on other planets?

—If there is, they aren't intelligent.

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

—Give yourself a goal, and exceed it.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When my wife is happy with them.

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

—Fantasy, like Lord of the Rings

—Who or what do you hate?

—Spiders and spiders alone.

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—Very easy, I love people.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—I would rather be loved!

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

—Can I take your picture?

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

—I believe in equality.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—What's not to like?

—Who are your heroes?

—My Brother and God.

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

—Eat a snail. Yuck!

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Brett Harkness.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Probably more!

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Love life.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Bills.