Wedding photographers in Netherlands

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

—When I just started my own business Ben Chrisman was and still is the men... But also Huy Nguyen & Sergio Lopez made eye openings wedding photography, wedding journalism on the highest level!

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

—On the age of 16 I started my first job at a photo studio where I learned all sorts of photography and also weddings. The first years I was a assistend and enjoyed the weddings a lot, the energy the love the fun!

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Lanny mann, Victor Lax, Marius Barbulescu, Ben Chrisman Franck Boutonnet, Christophe Viseux, Susana Barbera, Fer Juaristi, Daniel Kudish, Daniel Aguilar, Citlalli Rico and my two daughters when they grow up

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

—My dad who is a art painter and taught me to carefully observe. After the foundation Workshop in 2013 Ben Chrisman & David Murray my whole wedding photography changed

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—We think we do need no other families or friends to shoot with the Iphones among us, we can do it no worries :-) just enjoy the day

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Well let I be honest yes I'am..... but that's in my dream ;-) glad I'm at the other side of the lens.

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

—Thinking the groom is father of the bride and saying this to the bride .... not smart :-)

—What makes you continue shooting?

—Every wedding is different and It's alwas fun to look for the photo that tells the story!

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—We now see a lot of outdoor wedding ceremony's during the golden hour (sundown) That's something new for us but we like it a lot. We can't have a better light

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

—What's happend before the big bang, how big is our universe and what's at the other side

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Taking photo's of my kids, playing with my kids, kite surf, going to the movie, gaming

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

—Setting up a groupon beach portraits package ... 500 sessions later I could kill myself

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

—I think it needs a great moment, so you can not only see the love but also feel it!

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

—wish I did't bought so many different zoom lenses .... 35 mm all the way

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—a lot of workshops and conferences museums and always
critic on myself

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

—How I edit the photo's in my studio Amy Winehouse loud on the background

—Do you make friends with ease?

—I love to make new friends everyday, on weddings we do this every time

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

—My wife, just giving birth to our second daughter she is my hero.

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

—Wedding photography will even get better than it's already is

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

—Do you really really like the portfolio of the photographer

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

—Nothing. everything has a meaning to find your way in life!

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

—The real moments in good light with a great composition

—Do you like travelling?

—Yeah I do, to explore new wedding location is amazing!

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

—I have many jokes but can't remember one right now

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

—If I caught the whole feeling and energy of the day

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

—The connections between the people in the photo

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

—TinTin I love the character, so brave and cool

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

—35 mm is a great lens to shoot weddings ....

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

—My wife and 2 daughters (Suze, Pippa & Lucie

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I think it's very important to keep growing

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

—Would the wedding couple love the photo's

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

—Be really happy with weddings i deliver

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

—That's what I'm always shooting for

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

—Invest in workshops shoot every day

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

—The connection with the people

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—A lot of bokeh and flash fun

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

—They have and are perfect!

—Where would you prefer to live?

—Just where I live right now

—Life is great thanks to:

—seeing your kids enjoy life

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

—Birth of my 2 daughters!

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

—my camera and the 35 mm

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Great couples in love!

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—Kiss my wife and kids

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—for professional yes

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—we need more peace

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

—love is beautiful!

—Is there life in the Universe?

—Absofuckinglutly !

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—focus better

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

—paying taxes

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—paying taxes

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

—Starwars

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

—Liked

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

—Nope

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

—ISIS

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—NOPE

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—yes

—Cats or dogs?

—Both

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

—Join experienced wedding photographers as an assistant. Just observe them and learn, and have fun!

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

—I started shooting on film way back in 1998. In 2003, I sort of accidentally landed my first wedding job. I thought I would hate it, but the opposite was true: I loved, loved, loved it! I was still in university then so I continued to do it on the side. After I graduated and returned from a 7 month trip to Africa I decided to go for a 'safe' career in my field of profession. But soon, I shot weddings again in the weekend and from one thing comes another so in 2009 I quit my job and started to be a pro photographer ever since. Good decision!

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—You can do so much. I mean, sometimes it's hard to figure out what you really want. But that's really a First World problem to be honest; there's so many people on this planet that really have a hard time and are just trying to survive on a daily basis.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—The short-term attitude so many people have. We are making it very hard for future generations to live on this little spot in space so we really should be a bit more careful!

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

—A story or moment that's going on and a connection with the person in it. Sometimes we treasure really crappy photo's for just one single reason; the person featured in it.

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

—All those folks who are famous and really are doing nothing at all! They don't make any art, write books or music, god knows why they are famous...

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Follow workshops and masterclasses, browse through great photo books (not wedding related) and watch films, and listen to feedback on your work.

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—.....coffee with a mate of mine! It's Monday, I know, but I'm almost going on a holiday, it's the quiet season and hey – I'm my own boss now!

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

—Hard question, even tougher answer. There is a serious option there might not be a future at all. We see a lot of pressure from other areas (people bringing their own smart phones, camera's, etc.) but still, I also see a lot of people who value the craft and art we bring to the job. So maybe there's hope after all!

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

—First, moment, then moment, and finally, moment. No seriously, moment trumps all. But good lighting and good composition can make it great.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—The capturing of moments which happen for a split second into an image which will last forever. Sometimes these moments won't even be noticed until you see it in a photograph.

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

—Hate is a result of fear (remember Yoda?) so I try not to hate anyone. Dislike maybe yes. I do hate marmite, lousy coffee and

—Do you like travelling?

—Yes, absolutely. I've visited about 60 countries so far in my life. That's a long list, but the bucket list is much longer.

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

—The fact that you know you'll create memories people will treasure for the rest of their lives. That's extremely grateful.

—Cats or dogs?

—All kind of animals, but cats absolutely! Not when they decide to sleep on my tablet when I need to edit photo's, though...

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

—Getting born was pretty impressive... Also, I once visited mountain gorilla's in Rwanda. That was mind blowing...

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—In my personal space; not that much. I'd like to shoot more for myself though and travel (even) more.

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—Sometimes I can be really lazy if I need to do tasks that I don't really like. Very, very annoying.

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Read some books, listen to some music, plot a new destination to travel too, and play video games!

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

—Enjoy life; it's short enough as it is! And please don't take life (or yourself) too seriously.

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

—I don't really like to take images of people who really don't like to have their image taken.

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

—All Star Wars characters (the good ones). But Mandela is really the One that Rules Them All.

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

—I buy too much crap! Mostly because I think 'hey that's cool' and they I rarely touch it.

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

—Nope. They've given me plenty of liberty to choose my own path and for that I thank them!

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

—To relay their planned intergalactic highway so they won't have to erase Planet Earth :)

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—Nope! I shoot portraits and events too and, while traveling, landscapes and wildlife.

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

—The bookkeeping and administration, yuk! Despite the fact I studied economics ;).

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—Not really. There's still so much gender discrimination it's mind boggling.

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

—Writing this interview; there's sooo many questions! Haha! Ok, seriously,

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Haha! Nooooo not at all! My couples are much, much more photogenic ;)

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

—Perhaps a different education; getting into photography right away?

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

—Me in my underwear reading emails on the couch in the morning.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Of course! There's always a second marriage coming up! ;)

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

—A toothbrush. For obvious reasons. Also, an e-reader.

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

—Small, hidden moments. And extremities in light.

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

—SF, I hope! If not, something Coen-brothers-ish.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Like a man. No really, I try to learn from it.

—Is there life in the Universe?

—It's there! In what form and where; no idea.

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

—A click with the style and also the person.

—Life is great thanks to:

—There's no limitations; you can do so much!

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Picking your nose would be really bad?

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Tons. Some I like, some I hate.

—Do you make friends with ease?

—Yep! You wanna be one too?

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

—If my clients are happy!

—Where would you prefer to live?

—Sydney! Amazing place.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Lanny and Erika Mann!

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Doutzen Kroes!

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

—Lanny Mann!

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

—Liked.

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

—No.