Photographer Steven Rooney

—Are you photogenic?

—ask my wife

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I used to work for a director of photography on a couple of movies after learning on super 8 when I was a kid. I spent some time as a graphic designer and retoucher and was always interested in photography. But I was much more interested in digital artistry. I learned to photoshop before I could use a camera. I trained as a teacher and it was at this time that I learned to use a camera. A friend of mine asked me to shoot his wedding. I was still shooting film at the time. I used a canon AE1 which belonged to my Dad.

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

—impact, composition, emotion (in any order)

—Do you love traveling?

—yes, I do. Thanks for asking.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—That you get to see the best of people

—What do you like least about your profession?

—when the interior of the church is pink and green.

—What will be the future of photography?

—who knows? Stills from 4k video?

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

—When you can catch a perfect moment in time for someone.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I take it on the chin and decide that the critic is wrong.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Always. Sadly it makes most photographers seem pretty much the same.

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

—They have to like the work and the person taking the pictures.

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

—Lots, it's a completely differend day from the view of the photographer. It's almost like watching a film and trying not to miss out any parts of the story.

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

—the people who are in it.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Aliens coming to earth. In case they are bad aliens and want to destroy us.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Meeting my wife and the birth of my children.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My wife

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

—Happiness

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—I don't really care what other people think.

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

—My passport, so I can get in to other countries.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Practice, practice, practice. I look at my own work, edit my own photos and work out how to make them better next time.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Two Mann, Jeff Newsom, Benj Haisch

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

—How to use a camera

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—The chance of creating better photographs.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—all sorts of stuff

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

—left hand side

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—never

—Do you make friends easily?

—no

—Where would you like to live?

—under the sea

—Who or what do you hate?

—I don't hate anything

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

—chocolate bars should be bigger as standard.

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

—Be yourself

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Something