Photographer Mayte Cruz

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Valencia, Spain? :)

—Pues yo, por supuesto...jajaaja. Es broma. Hay muy buenos fotógrafos en la zona, cada uno con su estilo.

—Are you photogenic?

—Me gusta hacerme fotos, si.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—pues empece como una afición y acabé trabajando en esto.

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

—Momento, emocionante, luz y composición.

—Do you love traveling?

—Si! me pasaría la vida de avión en avión...

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Siempre estoy cantando, la música me acompaña siempre.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Estar sentada en el ordenador tantas horas.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Creo que hay una tendencia a que sea un arte.

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

—Que cuentas una historia desde tu punto de vista y es muy bonito que otras personas confíen en ti para guardar sus recuerdos desde tu visión.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Lo más importante es estar satisfecho con el trabajo que uno hace.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Claro! como en todas las modalidades fotográficas.

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

—Que piensen que es un recuerdo para toda la vida.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—generar angustia o mal rollo a la persona q está delante del objetivo.

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

—las reacciones de las personas que están en las bodas, detalles como la hora y cosas que se modificarán en el tiempo.

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

—Que transmita una emoción.

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

—Victor Lax

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—A todo ser vivo.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Los two mann

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—El nacimiento de mis hijos.

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

—Jessica Rabbit jajajaj

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Annie Leibovitz, me gusta como fotografía el alma de las personas y su escenografía.

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

—Estar conforme con lo que uno es.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Amado

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

—El movil y la cartera... el resto me sobra.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—practicando

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—amor

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—que la fotografía es mi pasión.

—What about life on other planets?

—claro que si...

—Who are your heroes?

—a personas que me respeten a mi.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—viajar, estar con mis hijos..

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

—nadie me ha visto bailar.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—cuando entrego el album y la gente llora de emoción.

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

—no

—Do you make friends easily?

—si

—Where would you like to live?

—aqui, donde vivo, en España

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—1 perro y 3 gatos

—The best thing in life is:

—mis hijos y mi marido

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—perder 5 kilos jajaja

—What would you like to change in the world?

—la politica, que no está como debería.

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

—que practique mucho.

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

—que no me maten, que tengo muchas fotos que editar aun.

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

—amor

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—editar