Photographer Francisco Dias

—Are you photogenic?

—My mother says so!

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—In 2005 a friend "forced" me to use full manual mode and to discover the beauty how light can works on a photo and mix that with emotions.

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

—Feelings, the rest are details.

—Do you love traveling?

—I love to travel, , "The world is a book, and those who don't travel only read one page". Have been in more than 30 countries, and have much more to explore. This year have been i Venice for a after the day session, i will also be in Malta , Rome and Pescara in Italy and Germany and Belgium for weddings.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Share the most beautiful day of my clients and create memories.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Some times some lack of time.

—What will be the future of photography?

—It will continue, even if nowadays people can buy amazing cameras and add some filters to photos, there is much more than that that a professional photographer can offer.

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

—Love and eternity

—How do you handle criticism?

—Very good, i can take it. Am the first to criticize myself.

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

—Falling in love by their photos. :)

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—I tell that to my clients before the wedding, as i have done more than 150 weddings i know them very well. :)

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—When i was born! It was crazy!

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

—... and if i tell you that am already like Edward Bloom in the movie " The Big fish " ;)

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Fantasy novels

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

—Very hard to measure, it all depends of the points of view.

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

—My camera but that's very obvious, the second thing is my Game Boy ( yep the first one ) for some nostalgia moments.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Books, workshops, etc...

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

—haaaa the dark one! :D ( Joking )

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Never to be honest.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yep, very very easily.

—Where would you like to live?

—Where i live right now, even if i could i would live one month in a different place.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—I have but the level of dark humor and sarcasm is too high to tell it right now! :D

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—I love, but as i don't have a garden i prefer not to have a big dog.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Salad... The only thing i hate in life.

—The best thing in life is:

—Good red wine!

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—To spend time sleeping... because i prefer to dream awake.

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

—Some people's mentality, yes... There is much to do about it.

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

—To eat portuguese " Pasteis de Nata " and french " Macaroons ", they are amazing. And to take time to visit our amazing planet.

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

—Lord of the Rings