Wedding photographers in Trinidad and Tobago

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

—WOW, so many things! Details in the decor, interaction with family and friends, how she holds his pinky finger, how he helps her with her gown, how she looks at him over and over again on the verge of joy filled tears, how he strokes her face and touches her ear...........the end.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—WOW, that was back in 2007 when I got my first camera just for hobby's sake. My first wedding I attended was as an assistant to the Pastor and carried my camera just to have some fun and it turned out that I was the only one with a DSLR camera present. After enjoying it more than I expected :D my friends kept asking me to document their weddings and as they say, "The rest is history!"

—How do you handle criticism?

—During a shOOt it can be distracting and yet it happens and I can't avoid it. So it is best to keep calm, be polite and continue doing what I know is best or make improvements if I can because I need to serve my clients.After a shOOt is better because I can now focus much more on the critique and see if what is being said is either true or not. Either way, I would thank the person and make improvements where needed.

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

—That's easy – 1) the relationship and interaction with the main subject(s) being captured in the image is FIRST and foremost and 2) the relationship between you and the subject(s) capturing that moment as no one else sees it but you.Not everyone is going to like what

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

—My camera with a 50mm or 24-70mm or my Nikon AW1, my bottle of Clinique "Happy", my iPhone.To make my moments last, to smell when I meet people and to keep in contact with my loved ones while also taking time to listen to Andy Mineo, BeBe & CeCe and Paul Wilbur.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—I take all sorts of phOtOs; weddings are a part of a person's lifetime, then comes the anniversaries, the birthdays and the babies, more birthdays, graduations, engagements, weddings and the cycle continues.

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

—I can't replicate it, all I can do is capture what I see which is simply the mind and heart of the person at the time, a few seconds of a moment captured by a 1ne second shOt that makes a lasting memory.

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

—The biggest mistake was allowing Clients to interview me but not allowing myself to interview Clients. Expectation is one of the biggest challenges to any relationship.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—The future is uncertain, no one 20 years ago could have imagined that digital phOtOgraphy would have reached the levels it has reached today. Even the past 5 years have been quite exciting.The key is to be ready to adapt and grow however not losing my values and ethics.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—For my team and I – don't do anything that would make our clients feel uncomfortable; which means meeting with them before so that we can get to know each other.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—The current trends that I have seen are minimalism, extreme colour saturation or extreme de-saturation and black and whites.My trend – learn from the trends and hopefully grow into becoming a trend-setter myself.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The 3hree most are – meeting people, opportunities to be more artistic than the previous wedding and the smile of my Clients' faces when they get their albums.

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

—Our team's criteria for our clients are quite simple – 1) love our work, 2) appreciate our personality and 3) trust and respect us to to care of your priceless memories.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—The Creator Himself! Because there are no better displays of art, emotion and once in a lifetime moments than what you see in simple every day creation.

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

—My wife once said to my parents at my birthday celebration, "What you see with Chris in public, is the same he is in private."

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

—I experimented with lenses in the past, but eventually sold or gave them away. No regrets when I learnt from my mistakes.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—What motivates me is the impact that my phOtOgraphs have on people – when they say, "WOW!" and when they simply smile.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—People like me based on how they feel about me, people respect me because of what I stand for. Respected of course.

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

—Traditional is relevant, but I still believe that only women should become pregnant and be mothers, LoL!

—What is special in wedding photography?

—The intimacy and interaction of the couple to one another and that awesome day when 2wo become 1ne.

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

—I would be............................ .............................. never thought about it :D

—Who are your heroes?

—My wife and my parents, because they all have been victorious in spite of the challenges.

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

—Juma Bannister, Ayinde Smith, , Ben & Erin Chrisman, Huy Nyugen and Andrea Corsi.

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

—Have fun, be relevant yet creative, respect and care for your clients, have fun.

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

—The emotional value + level of Artistry invested into capturing and editing it.

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

—Success is simply doing my best to provide for my beautiful wife Anne-Marie.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—By exposing myself to better and more experienced phOtOgraphers than myself.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Huy Nyugen and Andrea Corsi, I don't even mind just carrying their bags.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—To be more brave – now that's a big deal since I am already bold, LoL!

—Where would you like to live?

—By a tropical Caribbean beach or on a hill where I can see the beach.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Life starts on another level after marriage; it's wonderful!.

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

—To take all opportunities to learn as much as possible.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—LoL! About what? Have you been talking to my parents :/

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Oh yes! My passport and phOtOs can testify to that :D

—What do you worry about, and why?

—I worry about nothing really. I trust The Creator.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—People who love my work and love working with me.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—My wife and my parents, for putting up with me :D

—Are you photogenic?

—Only when I am not paying attention :P

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—....a better job than I did today.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When I sit back and smile at it.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—The day I became a Christian.

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

—Comedy with a thriller twist

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Immigration gates, LoL!

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

—Where do we begin.....?

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—How people see things.

—The best thing in life is:

—Life! Don't waste it.

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—Maybe too easily.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—What spare time?

—What about life on other planets?

—What about it?

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

—"Nanoo nanoo"

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—To not live.

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

—Nothing :D

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

—Only me.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Hmmmm