Photographer Enrique Olvera

—Are you photogenic?

—sometimes :)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—was in 2008 when I moved to Playa del Carmen in México, I started to do family and engagement portraits, after that I start doing weeding photography.

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

—the history and the honesty in the picture.

—Do you love traveling?

—I LOVE TRAVEL!!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—the EMOTIONS, this profession is plenty, before and during the wedding day you capture a lot of passion, love, happiness and even some times a little bit of sadness and at the end when you see the emotions of the people looking their photos for the first time, that moment is priceless.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—the paper work

—What will be the future of photography?

—i hope that will be more human and closer

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

—the reality beyond the images and the stories.

—How do you handle criticism?

—with patience, usually I´m very quiet about, I take critics for be better.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—yes

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

—the style of the photographer, and as well the compatibility between they and the photographer as person

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—not be yourself and copy somebody else.

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

—feelings and emotions, compositions, details as textures and colors.

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

—the complexity of the image I think, can be something with a lot of work behind like a nice set of lights or something "simple" like a contrast of lights and shadows.

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

—pope Francesco

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Robert de Niro

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—no

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Steve McCurry

—What do you worry about, and why?

—about the information in the media, because has a lot of power and influences a lot in the people minds

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—the birth of my daughter Emilia

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

—Balu from the jungle book, because he has a very relax way to see the life.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My Dad, because he always taught me to be honest with my feelings and my way to think. And because he always encouraged me to do what I love.

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

—for me the success are different stages on life and I think every person has their own.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—I would say respected.

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

—confuse the bride with her sister

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

—my backpack because for me is useful than a roller bag, my camera with a 35mm because i always take with me, sunglasses and cap, and my sneakers because when i travel I walk a lot.

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

—no

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I learn a lot observing the people in the normal life and the streets, I read and talk with another photographers.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—I respect a lot the work of different photographers from different backgrounds, Steve McCurry, J Grant Brittain, Jeff Newsom, Anton Corbijn...

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

—about the accounting part.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—I try to speak about life and passion.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—capture moments and situations that never are going to repeat again

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—no

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

—nothing

—What about life on other planets?

—why not

—Who do you have no respect for?

—for the criminals

—What do you do in your spare time?

—I spent time with my family, watch films and go out to walk a lot.

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

—usually I show my self as I am

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—when the work shows a true history through my vision

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

—no

—Do you make friends easily?

—I would say yes

—Where would you like to live?

—In the country side near to the beach and city

—Is there life after marriage?

—a LOT!

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—dogs

—Who or what do you hate?

—loose my time

—The best thing in life is:

—passion

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—gossips

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

—yeah!, I am dreamer and idealist

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—I would like be more active sometimes

—What would you like to change in the world?

—I would like people do what they love and what they dream.

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

—be patience, listen the people but not follow them, be your self and don´t do it this for the money.

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

—que pedo wey!

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

—drama, thriller

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—some noise!