Photographer Alex Nguyen

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

—I know the best wedding photographers in Paris :D. One of them is here.

—Are you photogenic?

—I think everyone is photogenic, including me.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—At the beginning I shoot a lot of couple and engagement sessions, then I want to challenge myself with more intensive projects. Wedding was my next step.

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

—moods

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes, yes, I am.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Being able to do what I love and love what I do.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—I set the goals too high.

—What will be the future of photography?

—return of the vintage, AI on photos processing, mirrorless cameras

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

—You can make photos stand for the test of time.

—How do you handle criticism?

—It depends on who makes the criticism. But I don't care most of the cases.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—mirrorless camera, drone photography, destinations wedding.

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

—the style of the photographer.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—thinking this is a job

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

—the lights

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

—Intention, Reception, Process, Environment of the photos.

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

—Elon Musk

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—who pay me money.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—No, I don't.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Money, because we are in the pandemic 2020 now and I still have bills to pay, haha.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—First time I saw a lady propose to a man. I was the photographer capturing these moments.

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

—Doctor Strange. He's rich, smart and able to work with imagination.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—my wife and my family. They support me unconditionally.

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

—Health and peace. Thanks to nCov-19.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—respected.

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

—didn't start shooting sooner.

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

—My wife. Guess what will happen if I don't.

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

—No, there isn't.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Taking more pictures.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—I don't have specific names. I have inspiration from a lot of photographers and artists.

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

—Don't try to buy expensive gear.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Don't scare when people looking at you for too long.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—passion first, then money. sometimes reverse.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—more

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

—nothing.

—What about life on other planets?

—more nature, more museum, more love, no poverty

—Who are your heroes?

—My dad.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—No one.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—taking photos without thinking much about the outcome.

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

—perfectionism.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Never.

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

—what is "traditional roles" mean?

—Do you make friends easily?

—yes

—Where would you like to live?

—where I can shoot and where I can be with my love.

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

—I take time to think before doing something, so I guess there is nothing.

—Is there life after marriage?

—we have only one life.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—My old aunts would come and tease me at weddings, “Well Sarah? Do you think you’ll be next?”
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We’ve settled this quickly once I’ve started doing the same to them at funerals.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—dogs' behaviors, cats' styles.

—Who or what do you hate?

—bargaining. negotiating is ok.

—The best thing in life is:

—having time, money and health at the same time.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—don't have time for your family.

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

—A medicine that can cure every disease.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—nothing.

—What would you like to change in the world?

—I hate nCov-19.

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

—keep shooting, keep learning, keep making money from it.

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

—Will you marry soon?

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

—fiction

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—stay at home. #nCov-19