Photographer Aaron Storry

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Northampton, United Kingdom? :)

—Me :)

—Are you photogenic?

—LOL! – No. Not in the slightest, anybody will tell you so – I'm definitely on the right side of the camera :)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—By accident

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

—Being present and in the moment (camera settings are a bonus)

—Do you love traveling?

—YES!

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Nothing is off limits

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Life

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—James Nachtwey

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My wife, Lindsay

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected as a person
Liked for my work

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

—Thinking that fakery could win over truth.

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

—24mm TS-E
Seemed like a great idea, but I've *literally* never used it. I won't sell it though because I swear one day I'll make art with it – that day hasn't come though 'yet'.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Try, Try, Try

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Indian Weddings, TwoMann Studios, Ross Harvey + learning to be in the moment.

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

—That I needed to try much harder, and I was much worse than I thought I was

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—There's nothing else I can possibly do

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Neither. More consistent.

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

—I'd do wedding photography much quicker. Waited until I was in my 30's.

—What about life on other planets?

—What about it?

—Who are your heroes?

—Eric Kempson

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Never

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

—No way – that's square

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes.

—Where would you like to live?

—Anywhere (near the sea)

—Is there life after marriage?

—I don't know

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs

—The best thing in life is:

—L☮VE

—What would you like to change in the world?

—Greed + Ego + War

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

—Be yourself – find your own route through this thing.

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

—They're not with me

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

—Science Fiction

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Pretty much the same as I did today