Wedding photographers in Orlando

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

—I believe Christian Cardona.

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

—1. Portfolio, 2. Personality, must be an easy going person, 3. Presentation, it includes punctuality and look.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—Feelings, emotions, some face expresions are unique in live time, plus in some cases people spend tousands in organizing tha one day ceremony and you have to make it look perfect as it is in real live and some times more dramatically perfect.

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

—One day in the past i was hired to photograph a wedding far away from home, client did not gave me any money so I spent much money to get there (airplane tickets, food, local transportation, hotels) i finished and did my best effort to get the best material. When I got back home I retouched the work, and sent approval photos to clientes, they received these thumbnails they said how much they liked them and never appear once again.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—I hate to create acting scenes with people; 99% of the people are not actors or models, people has to feel confortable specially in that one in a live time day. Many flash strobing all arround can be unconfortable to assistants.

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

—I lived 11 years in Los Angeles California working at Warner Brothers; and never got the citicen card; in 2009 economical depression I had to go back to my country; now I need a Visa to visit friends and clients in US

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

—Yes, when clients take to long to select the picture for the album (1-2 months), or when client is not correct to pay the provided services. Also when clients want discounts plus discounts.

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

—People who work with kids with mental or physical problems; people who work with garbage; people who work with weapons; people who work far away from the light of the sun

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

—I believe future weddings will be less religious, and more spiritual with personal rituals and more country stylish, because cities are more boring every time.

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

—(In Colombia when somebody is so drunk we said that he or she "tiene una perra" has a dog)
Once there were a flea so drunk; that felt off the dog... jajaj

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

—See people having fun in the experience with me and my team in a beautiful place and be amized with the final resoults. The final delivery is also very special.

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—Yes; I understand that woman can do as mush as they can even better than men; But i do not like male woman and female man; i consider that as not natural

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

—I have a cheap eye fish lens, it produces so horrible image distortions that i use it only for ofice decoration, is good looking thouht.

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

—Sun protection, I love beeing under the sun, but my skin is very sensitive to sun damages... So huts, sun block, long tshirts, etc.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—I consider that couples who has lived together before wedding, they will live very happy because they know each other ways

—Is there life in the Universe?

—Of course; when watching space you see to many stars thats is impossible to me that earth is the only rock where is life

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

—It is how happy you are with the thinks and people surrounds you. It can be meassure by how nice you rest all nights.

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

—Simplicity, focus atention in fellings of everyone, identifying the right moments and put special atention on them.

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

—I have always loved photography since I was a teenager, but after study photography in California I liked better

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

—When the final delivery produces impact reactions in my clients; some smiles; cry; some get amized… i love that

—How do you deal with criticism?

—It is always important to hear all critics, the diffucult they are to listen the more you can learn from it.

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

—Definetelly yes, and his or her personality can add style to the photo, it is the mood of the image.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—In country side areas; silent; clean; safe; close to nature. I wish I will be there one day

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

—Naturalism, the fact of capturing all scenes as it is and make it look amazing and pretty.

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

—I started studing photography before my carrer in advertising, when I was a teenager.

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

—The president of Venezuela and all dictators who kill people of their own countries

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

—Life is good, and we still have nature to enjoy, so lets have fun together.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—Couples smiles and being proud of my own work, I love showing my portfolio

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Playing with my doughter and girlfriend; cooking; playing guitar; walking

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

—Tears, ways of looking, weeky smiles, hugs, love physical expressions.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Wathching the best photographers, analysing their work, and studying.

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

—My mother, my dougther, my girlfriend, each one in a different way.

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—My belly; I am over weighted in 10 kilos, and working with that.

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

—When nurse gave me that little shiny creature, my dougther.

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

—Época movie any movie related with any time in the past.

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

—Pongo in 101 Dalmathians, or Ragnar Lothbrok in Vikings

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—I believe today naturalism, simplicity, and classy

—Do you look good in pictures?

—I think yes, but I need to hide my actual belly

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

—Do you want to try Oreo cookies with some milk

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No; I also do advertising product photography

—Life is great thanks to:

—Love, music, light, family, nature, my camera

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

—I feel better by feel respected for my work.

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

—Let my doughter and girlfriend to make me up

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

—My douhters future, nature, contamination,.

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

—I try to hide some insecurities in my live

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

—First get a good lens, then a good camera.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Famous people in wonderful sceneries

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

—I think my mother was strict enough

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—Have a meeting with future clients

—Do you like travelling?

—I love it as I love my doughter.

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—Noise, pollution, contamination

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Big and polluted cities

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—No more plastic at all

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

—I do not hate anyone.

—Cats or dogs?

—Cats, I have one

—Is it easy for you to make friends?

—Thanks God yes

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Sergei Ivanov

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

—Sergei Ivanov

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

—Barak Obama

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

—To be late