Photographer Joel Avalos

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? :)

—Im the best wedding photographer in Puerto Vallarta,
Of course to my opinion, only for my eyes and the brides who likes my work,
I dont care of everything else.

—Are you photogenic?

—yes specially in black.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—After trying many things that did not like it that much.
I was twelve years old on summer time vacationing at uncle´s Jorge house.
Since there he had a photo studio and teach me how to use a professional film camera.
I remember he allowed me to spent lots of film and provided with free developing and printing all my pictures really bad pictures just for fun.
Back then i liked photography but i never thought about it as a job.

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

—Moment, light, composition

—Do you love traveling?

—Ouuuu Yea!!!!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Taking photos, see love.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Photo editing

—What will be the future of photography?

—It is a very broad question,
Is like if i ask you what is the future of Food.

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

—Love, good people, good vibes, working with friends.

—How do you handle criticism?

—It is the best tool to improve.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Artistic photojournalism

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

—Portfolio
First and most important look at his portfolio, you the images you see you should like.
You should feel related to the photographers work.
Photographer personality and service
Choosing the right photographer is not only about his work, personality is very important try to meet him personally, this can be hard on a destination wedding but thanks God we have skype or even on the phone.
Budget
Determine your photography budget, wedding photography has very different prices depending on many things.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Almost everything is ok, as far as it is ok for the couple.
except for braking the rules of places and being disrespectful.

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

—Moments and some details

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

—Moments
Light
Composition
Emotion

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

—Obama

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—My friends, my family

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Nop

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—My good friends

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Common things like the future, family money etc.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—The day i got married, i was happy as a pig on sh..it

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

—I would be my self, my movie is not done yet.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—People who lives in harmony when it is involved in this fast world.

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

—I measure success it as i enjoy my life,
As i'm happy with the things i have now,
I consider myself very blessed and successful.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

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

—It would be stupid to talk about here.

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

—Only what i need.

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

—the ones i don't use, because i dont use them.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Video courses, books, experimentations, practicing and courses.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—joe buissink, Roberto Valenzuela

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

—Manual mode.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—I want to show moments and beauty,
i don't want to say a word.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Love and Beauty

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—It was perfect the way it was, what is important what i learn from those experiences.

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

—Learn about life and money when i was young

—What about life on other planets?

—Maybe there is some life out there , i don't care about it.

—Who are your heroes?

—Mom, Dad.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—I respect every human life.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Mountain bike, listening audiobooks, writing, walking, play games.

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

—as family man.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Most of the time

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

—no

—Do you make friends easily?

—No, I know people very easy with people, but it takes me time to develop deep friendships.

—Where would you like to live?

—Puerto Vallarta is great!!!
this where i live,
may be a bigger home.

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

—Some as..s.. hole pranks

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—Cannot writte this here, i like harcore jokes

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—both

—Who or what do you hate?

—Evil

—The best thing in life is:

—love and being present.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Not having love not being present.

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

—Being less

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—yes, being less angry and use more wisdom.

—What would you like to change in the world?

—Increase love and presence

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

—Shoot, shoot, shoot.

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

—it will depend of the situation.

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

—Love

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Shoot a wedding