Photographer Salvador De Pavía

—Are you photogenic?

—No I rather be behind the camera.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Life

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

—Emotion, lightning and composition.

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes yes yes

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Meeting new people.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Live is to short.

—What will be the future of photography?

—The same as now.

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

—The possibility of capturing emotion, energy and life itself.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Very well, I love constructive criticism.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes, of course.

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

—They should really like the pictures and have good chemistry and trust with the photographer.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Guests to the wedding getting in the way of the pictures with their Ipads.

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

—Angles, moments, emotions & beauty.

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

—The subject, the action and the emotion.

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

—It would be a long list.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Relaxed people and in contact with their emotions.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I don´t think I do.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Lubezky

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Being there ready for the moment, because it goes away.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—When I discovered video editing.

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

—Mikey from the Goonies

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My grandfather, he was moral ethic and happy

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

—Success = happiness, everything that makes you happy gets you closer to success.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—A lot of both.

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

—Not to buy insurance for my equipment.

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

—My camera socks and trousers, so I can take pictures and have clean underwear.

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

—No I love all of them

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Taking more pictures

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Raúl Ramírez and film cinematographers.

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

—To wait for the moment.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—It´s all about emotions.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—I really enjoy it

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—My mother less, my father much much more.

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

—I would´ve payed insurance for my gear, and I would´ve been softer with myself.

—What about life on other planets?

—Sure thing, maybe to far away to ever have proof though

—Who are your heroes?

—My grandfather and Paul Thomas Anderson

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Most of Mexican politics, not all.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Watch movies, play video games, watch youtube camera reviews.

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

—The sensitive side I guess.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When I know it´s finished, all in its place

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

—I believe there´s roles and there has to be roles, but I disagree with traditional ones.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Piece of cake

—Where would you like to live?

—Everywhere

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

—To betray my values

—Is there life after marriage?

—No, after marriage you´re dead, joke. (Life gets much much better when you find that person)

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—No, jokes come from every situation, timing is the key.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Both, love animals.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Injustice.

—The best thing in life is:

—Acceptance

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Struggling

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

—Situation on my country

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—I would like to be more relaxed

—What would you like to change in the world?

—To reestablish priorities, materialism is ok, but it shouldn't be on first place above all.

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

—Buy a 50mm 1.8.

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

—We suck, don´t waste your time here.

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

—Drama/comedy

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—A Wedding shoot