Wedding photographers in Tijuana

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

—Details, teardrops, complex images, reflections, aerial photos, visualizing edited images since you're shooting the picture.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—My dad used to take me to weddings since the age of 12 years old, I liked the feeling of being productive and helping my dad, when I less expected I was shooting events at the age of 16. I kept assisting my dad for some more years and when I got my degree I decided to start a full-time career on this profession, founding Valey Studio.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—The same, my dad was very hard on me when I used to shoot pictures, he never complimented my pictures, my first compliment from him was when I shot my first wedding by myself under my own brand when I was 23 years old... he cried when I showed him my first very own wedding, he though it was great and felt proud. He still criticizes my work and now asks for my point of view on his. He's still an active amazing wedding photographer.

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

—Do what you love, give the best on everything you do, love your family, be intense and passionate... that's success... it's measured on experiences you live through years, how you learn from good & bad experiences and improve as a person.

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

—Drone, GoPro, professional camera, two lenses and some clothes. Why? I love remembering the experiences in the way I want it. I take a part with me of every place, a picture or video that's forever at my reach.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I always take it and really think about the words I'm being said, then look at my work and rethink it until I understand other perspectives. You can always improve.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—CM Leung, Jerry Ghionis, Kedaz and more photographers, they all are incredible successful photographers and they are where one day I want to be.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The reactions and words from my clients when they receive their work, I feel they appreciate the heart and hard work we put into it.

—What is special in wedding photography?

—You only have one chance of capturing the moment, and is a big responsibility.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Think about what pictures I'll be taking the next year or where I will be, I'm always improving and working very hard for it.

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

—Delete an un-backed up memory card accidentally, I had to do a deep scanning to it and was able to recover the files!

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—No, I shoot professional commercial, real estate, and aerial photography. I shoot professional video as well.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—For disrespectful people that think they're better than others and see other people as they had less value.

—What about life on other planets?

—I believe we're not the only ones in the Universe, I would like to capture life from other planet.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Build drones and fly them, shoot aerial photos & video, salsa & bachata dancing.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—To do always better than my last wedding, because I'm really hard with myself.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Being a professional Racer Drone Pilot and a licensed real airplane's pilot.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—To be obstructing the guests or shooting at an unreasonable close distance

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

—No more wars or violence, lifetime jail to people that hurt children

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

—No. I'm a crazy gadget guy!! I use every single thing I own.

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

—Emotions, lighting, composition, design, story and edit.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Photography conventions, workshops and online training.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—That I can't shoot all the people that love my work

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

—The particular ways photographers see the reality

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

—I would've take more workshops when I was younger

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

—CM Leung, Jerry Ghionis, Ryan Schembri, Kedaz.

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

—Get in the beach at the middle of the night

—Are you photogenic?

—I like to take self-portraits sometimes

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

—Goku, I loved Goku all my childhood.

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

—Attend as many workshops as you can

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Traditional communities in México

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Aerial photos all over the world

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

—That they like their style

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—When my daughter was born.

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

—How I am with my family.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—Drones. I love drones.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Beauty and high impact

—Who or what do you hate?

—I hate violent people

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When my customer is.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—flies and mosquitoes

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—No more hunger

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

—Be my friend!

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Absolutely!

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Build drones

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

—How to edit

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Absolutely

—Who are your heroes?

—My parents

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—To be more

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected

—Where would you like to live?

—Cancún

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—mmm...

—The best thing in life is:

—family

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

—Action

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

—Yes.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes!

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes

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

—No

—The secret we all want to reveal – who is the best wedding photographer in Tijuana?

—Who am I to judge this!! :) I started taking photos for commercial and fashion, I've known so many talented photographers here, it's hard to say, I think everyone who made it in a professional level and is continuously updating and practicing could be the best.

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

—I would say don't look for price, but that's something we can't avoid, nevertheless go beyond that, if you have a budget try to have the best photographer even if it's only for 20 photos, it's worth the pay and I can assure you everybody else would have cellphone photos of every moment.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—The passion, the soul and the amazing love captured in every moment is something can't compare to anything else and will never repeat the same again in our whole lives!

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

—To find past clients messages on my inbox saying how much they love to see their memories, any way of appreciation of my work influencing in someone else life is a priceless reward.

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

—I think you leave a moment in the photo, that your soul will enjoy someday in the future

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

—Lighting, composition, colors... being in the right moment, and the unexpected!

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

—Until now, the only thing I hate is the "despacito" song :p

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—A new, beautiful and more complete one, that should be a fact!

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

—it depends on the wedding but even textures of the fabrics, clothes, dress and everything that we don't see, rays of light, smiles, gestures, tears, laughs.... everything!

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

—Passion, passion leads you to find beauty in everything

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

—One day some friend saw me with my camera and they were ab to get married so they invited me to capture their big day, and well... here I am!

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—practicing, reading, learning, taking courses.

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

—Heck yeah! I would love to have the technology for a very detailed coverage from a lot of angles and different lighting schemes!

—Cats or dogs?

—D O G S ( not trying to hurt sensibilities )

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Sure! and all of them are great if you get yourself into a style that defines you as a photographer!

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No, I shot many other types of photography.

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

—Practice, keep shooting, no matter what, keep practicing.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—leave the cover on the lens, definitely.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—My striving for a new powerful image

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Yes! ( but only in selfies )

—Is it easy for you to make friends?

—Yes my friend!

—How do you deal with criticism?

—What is that?

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—Absolutely

—Do you like travelling?

—So much