Photographer Addison Cumberbatch

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Bridgetown, Barbados? :)

—/\/\That guy.

—Are you photogenic?

—I look Marvelous.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I started out as a commercial photographer and photojournalist
then evolved into a weekend wedding photographer.
I kind of went full fledged Destination Wedding Photographer about 8 yrs ago.

—Do you love traveling?

—Whenever I can, Yes!!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The challenge and smiling Clients.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Probably some sort of sophisticated spectacles that take Hi res images when you blink your eyes,

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—I believe that with wedding photography there is a smaller reaction time span to be creative.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I welcome it.
It makes me better.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—They personality, portfolios and if possible their history.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Bad composition.

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?

—The full story of the day...it passes too quickly for the couple to take in everything.

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

—Creativity, ability to make an impact, composition.

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—Mirrorless cameras.

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

—Willy E. Coyote.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—I would lean towards the respected.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Marian Sterea.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—i need the money and its too late now to choose another career...lol..

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—They did fine.

—What about life on other planets?

—Let me check my GPS........

—Who are your heroes?

—Most Italian Wedding Photographers....

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Can you keep a secret???

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Whats that?

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When the Client smiles.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes, you will vouch for that right??????

—Where would you like to live?

—Barbados.

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

—Walk on water.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs definitely- Bulldogs, Ridge-backs and Dobermans.

—Who or what do you hate?

—No....oh wait.....

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Cake.

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

—Practice long , read a lot and be patient.

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

—What took you so long??

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

—Supernatural.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Waiting by the phone.