Photographer Erika Tanith

—Are you photogenic?

—I don't think I'm photogenic, I always seem to look a little like a hamster in pictures.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I got into wedding photography not long after university (where I studied philosophy and media, learning many practical media skills including camera work). A friend asked me to shoot their wedding, and they really liked the pictures. Not long after another friend asked me to do their photos. Then a friend of a friend, and so on. My reputation and my business just grew and grew.

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

—The most important components of a good photo are lighting and subject. With wedding photography this means ensuring that everyone is happy on the day.

—Do you love traveling?

—I adore travelling. In 2007-8 I took a year out to travel Asia. It was amazing.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I love all the people I meet in my profession. I also enjoy the fact that no two days are the same. Everyone's wedding is unique to them and I enjoy being able to capture people's special moments.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Sometimes the hours can be unsociable. I work most evenings and weekends and that gives me very little time to spend with the people that I love.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I don't know what the future holds for wedding photography, I quite enjoy the ride not knowing.

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

—I love the moment when I deliver the album to my couples. Watching them re-live the day is always a special moment.

—How do you handle criticism?

—As long as criticism is constructive then bring it on. I'd hate to stagnate!

—Are there any trends in photography?

—There's always trends in wedding photography, mostly in the way images are processed. I try and keep my images very clean and natural, else in black and white. That way the images shouldn't date.

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

—Do you like the photographers work?
Will you enjoy your photographers company throughout your wedding day?