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Photographer Miguel Beltran

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Last seen a long time ago

Veracruz, Mexico 

10 years on MyWed
I can speak english, spanish.

Interview

  • Are you photogenic?

    Sure I'm or at least I think I'm, if you feel it you have it.

  • How did you get in the photography industry?

    By accident, I was first a commercial photographer, a friend of mine told me he needed a second shooter so I did. The very first click got me and now I'm a full time Wedding photographer and loving it.

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

    Soul, Light and Emotion.

  • Do you love traveling?

    If I could wake up in a different city every day that would be awesome.

  • What do you like most about your profession?

    The people, I love chatting with them and make them laugh.

  • What do you like least about your profession?

    Make a selection for a small story in my blog.

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

    Families are everything they are the medular issue in my photography I always try to involve everyone, love to see them smile, watch the though strong man dropping tears, a mother hugging her daughter stronger than ever.

  • How do you handle criticism?

    Great, is good to hear opinions but everyone has a different style.

  • Are there any trends in photography?

    Film look and filters but I try to avoid them. I not saying that I don`t use them.

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

    1 Connection with the photographer 2 Quality 3 price

  • What things are to be avoided when shooting?

    You will never see me being intrusive I love to be close but I know how and when.

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

    Moments, Feelings, Essence and Soul.

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

    How strong is the feel you receive at first sight.

  • Who do you want to shoot?

    Joaquin Sabina, I bet he is a very interesting person to shoot.

  • Do you have any professional taboos?

    JPEG : 0

  • Who would you like to shoot with?

    Dennis Berti

  • What do you worry about, and why?

    Not traveling enough, I've trough a rough patch and haven't been able to travel.

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

    Tigger form Winnie the Pooh, full of joy, energy, appreciating the good times an living the here and now.

  • Who inspires you in your life and why?

    My mother, she is an impressively loving, strong woman. She has been my support in the roughest times. Always looking for the key to unlock happiness no matter what.

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

    Experiences, people you've met, places you've travelled and being joyful no matter what.

  • Would you rather be liked or respected?

    Liked.

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

    Going on a cheap deal of CF cards.

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

    Camera I must have a lead to bring back memories.
    Good pair of shoes, I love walking the cities.

  • Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?

    Ohhhh god!!!! studio lights I barley use them, they were pretty expensive and i could bought something cheaper and a few lenses.

  • How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

    I take as many workshops as I can and when I don't have weddings I look to be someones second shooter.

  • Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

    Jerry Ghionis, Dennis Berti and Pablo Laguia

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

    How to price right.

  • What do you want to say with your photographs?

    Life is a brief moment and we have to love strong, laugh loud and leave sadness.

  • What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

    Build a family.

  • Should your parents have been more or less strict?

    They were very easy going on me so I think that made me a good kid.

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

    Read more, never leave painting and start earlier in photography.

  • What about life on other planets?

    I'm anxious to meet an alien. I can stop watching documentaries about outer space.

  • Who are your heroes?

    My grandmother Mercedes.

  • What do you do in your spare time?

    Triathlon and aquariums.

  • When are you completely satisfied with your work?

    When I see my client smiles after sees the whole work.

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

    Not at all. It's the 21st Century there are househusbands, woman that support a family, gay couples.

  • Do you make friends easily?

    Sure, see you at 5 to grab a beer.

  • Where would you like to live?

    Vancouver.

  • Is there life after marriage?

    There is a bunch of beautiful things happening after marriage. Last week I just took pictures for a very happy couple with 25 years of marriage and 2 kids.

  • Do you like dogs or cats?

    Dogs. Carmelo is the best.

  • The best thing in life is:

    Food.

  • The most annoying thing in life is:

    Mosquitos.

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

    talk, talk, talk.

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

    Jet lag?

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

    An action/drama.

  • Tomorrow I will go and do...

    to the beach and kayaking.