Wedding photographers in Mexico

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

—First, the published work, the couple needs to love and connect with what the photographer has created; second, the personality, the wedding photographer is going to be around you during one of the biggest event in your life, make sure you want this guy to hang out with you.

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

—I was working as a in-house photographer for a hotel with many weddings, and a friend showed me all the amazing work of non-traditional wedding photographers, and that is when I decided what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

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

—Well, my definition is from changing failure to success, from getting better at what you do, every day is a new opportunity to do what you think is right, and to do it right, how many great experiences you got out of doing this, that is how I measure success.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Uffff! so many, some of them are dead, but every time I have shoot with any other photographer, I have always get a good vibe, a good advice, a great new photo, so I guess I would really like to shoot with every single photographer.

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

—My wife, she was the first one to believe that my images were good, and that gave me the courage to keep getting better and to push myself harder, she is also great at what she does and I admire her for that.

—What side of you do you never show to the public?

—I am crazy for order and things working all of the time, failing to change the toilet paper leaving it pointing outside will probably make you win a couple of sarcastic comments about yourself.

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

—One wedding, I put the camera down during the getting ready at the bride's room, cause there was little to no action, of course things don't wait for you to have your camera pointing at them.

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—Mostly, but sometimes couples or families ask me to shoot them, and I love street photography, so every now and then I post something I found, on my instagram.

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

—For me it has always been about connection, and when I look at my first photos I can see that it always has been calling my attention, so now I can see before it happens, a good opportunity for this magical ingredient to be part of the images.

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

—That brides and grooms are happy and confortable, they are like the heart and soul of the wedding, what they feel is what every single guest will be feeling

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

—Henri Cartier-Bresson is one photographer I admire, and every now and then I watch and see something new on his work, as if some piece of information was hiding from me the last time I saw the pictures.

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

—The only one that comes to my mind, even tho, he is not animated, literary or movie character, is Dr. House, he is curious driven, sarcastic and hilarious.

—Give some advice to a wedding photographer who is a beginner.

—Listen what is happening in front of you, is the best movie you will ever see, now put the camera in front of you and capture it so you don't forget about this amazing movie.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—I really can't see myself doing something else, I am a visual person and photography has been the compas that leads my life in many ways.

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

—To edit better, when you are starting is when you need the most that skill, unfortunately is when you also know almost nothing about it.

—When are you totally satisfied with the results of your work?

—When I send the link with all the files to my clients, if I am not satisfied with any image, I go back and wait before I send anything.

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

—I don't think a person can be the symbol, but I've been feeling that the idea of ORGANIC has been around for quite sometime.

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

—I like that part at the end of a wedding when friends and family says good-bye to me as if I were part of the family.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Depending who and how is given, but usually as help, a different view, a new choice and something that nourishes me.

—What thing is the silliest one you've ever agreed to do?

—Can't remember one specific, I have done many things that a lot of people consider stupid, I just love to have fun.

—Imagine aliens come to our planet. You are the first human they meet. What would you tell them?

—So.....this how we hi-five in this side of the Earth, and on this other are you have to hi-five like this.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Loving people, those who wake up with a smile, those who love themselves, those who dare to be authentic.

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

—When I got my first camera, cause I knew that after that point, all of my life will turn around it.

—Whom can you name as people you respect and admire most?

—My wife, my kids, and a couple of good friends that have told me one or two things about life.

—Life is great thanks to:

—To love, to have that feeling that makes you fly high in the sky and then float on your walk.

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

—hard one, but I would have to go with being in front of the computer sometimes for too long.

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

—I read a lot before I buy, so I don't regret on my purchases, I use every gadget that I own.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—I have never meet so many people happy about their jobs on any other industry.

—Do you hate anyone or anything? Who or what?

—Things not working as they should, and slow people at the ATM's, hahaha.

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

—Smaller cameras, more action, more photos, less knobs or wheels to use.

—What key message are you trying to convey with your pictures?

—To love the next person in front of you, to connect, to become all one.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—At the moment in London, is cold dry, the opposite of Puerto Vallarta.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—Monetary system, I don't think we need money to do what we love to do.

—Have a best-loved joke? Share it with us!

—3 rats discussing.....you know what, it needs the acting part in it.

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Video games, eat and watch the latest work from the colleagues.

—In your opinion, should your parents have been more or less strict to you as a child?

—Less, altho I don't really think I was a sweet angel, hahaha.

—Imagine that you can travel back in time. What would you do differently?

—I would laugh even more, and hug as much as possible.

—Do you like travelling?

—I love traveling, I wish I could do it more often.

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—Patience is really not at all in me, maybe that.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—A couple, just enough to make things fresh.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Workshops, read, practice practice practice

—Whom can you name as a person/people not deserving respect?

—Those unwilling to try new things for them.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Putting down the camera and/or to give up.

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

—Action, unusual, a feeling, great light.

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—Check out the new pizza place in town.

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—Just my car for the moment, thanks.

—Do you believe in the superstition that a photo replicates the soul of the pictured person?

—More like: I see my reflection.

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

—Scenery, connection and heart.

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

—Camera, sunglasses and phone.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Slow drivers, hahaha.

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

—I don't think so.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—The best life.

—Is there life in the Universe?

—Sign me in.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—I hope so.

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

—Respected.

—If you have a chance to shoot a movie, what genre will you choose?

—Drama.

—Cats or dogs?

—Dogs.

—Is it easy for you to make friends?

—Yes.

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—No.

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best wedding photographer in Cabo San Lucas? :)

—For me there is no better photographer, There is eye and different style ....

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

—The eye of a good photographer does not see the reality he has around him in the same way as the amateur.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—I believe that the future of wedding photography is increasingly moving towards a very high quality documentary photography.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—What is the difference between death and baths ... There is not ... When you have to go, you have to go (it's a French joke)

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

—The technique of capture, composition, emotion, light, aesthetics and history

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

—Remove me from Mywed, and delete my 136 Selections Editors Choice .... lol

—Is there anything among your gadgets that you wish you haven't bought? Why?

—I do not care about gadgets. I care what I have in my head

—Do you believe that you replicate the soul of the person you are shooting?

—I think a Headshot can reproduce the soul of the person

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

—It seems very important to me that they have goodfeeling with the photographer and his work

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Poverty and War in Mexico, because I live in Mexico

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—We left the church and my wife tells me you're going to be a photographer ... lol

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—More than they were, I do not think it was possible

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

—Cristiano Ostinelli, Daniele Vertelli, Agustin Regidor, Emin Kuliev ....

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—Also photos of headshot, animals and landscape ...

—What is special in wedding photography?

—Create images that produce great memories to those who see them again

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I like to see a large print of my best photos.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—If there is a trend of high-quality creative documentary photography

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Show poetry, Creativity, Dreams, emotions

—Where would you like to live?

—I would like to live in French Polynesia

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

—the success is to give 110% excellence

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—with the satisfaction of our customers

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

—I do not care about traditional roles.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Good criticism helps you to be better

—Do you make friends easily?

—It is not easy to make friends easily

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

—Sensitivity, composition, history

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I do not have professional taboos

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Composition, Creativity, History

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

—Start photography at 8 years old

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

—I like to bring the minimum

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

—Film la liste de Schindler

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Robert de Niro in Headshot

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Robert de Niro in Headshot

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—When my children were born

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—When my children were born

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—I have made many mistakes

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

—I don´t have unknown side

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—creativity is creativity

—What about life on other planets?

—It is certainly possible

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

—j am thingtake photo

—What do you like least about your profession?

—I do not like idiots

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—I think Pope Francis

—The best thing in life is:

—To be a photographer

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes I am photogenic

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—No ser photographer

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

—you want a photo?

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—It's my passion.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—a best photos...

—Who do you have no respect for?

—the human rats

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Yes i like it

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

—toxic people

—Who or what do you hate?

—Human rats

—What do you do in your spare time?

—To learn

—Who are your heroes?

—My wife

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Nothing

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—Tintin

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—like

—Is there life after marriage?

—yes

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dog