Photographer Ella Mack

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

—Emotion, composition and of course light – soft, beautiful, painterly light.

—Do you love traveling?

—Do I ever! Travelling is my favourite pastime. Throughout my career, I have had the immense fortune to photograph weddings near and far. I've also been lucky enough to do a lot of travel photography. You can follow along on my adventures here: www.ellamackphotos.com

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Meeting new people, learning about their love story, documenting the most precious day of their lives.

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

—One of the most special things about being a wedding photographer is capturing those intimate, ephemeral moments. The joy of turning these moments into tangible memories as I deliver a wedding album is unparalleled.

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

—The value of a photo is the emotion that that image encapsulates.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—I draw so much inspiration from the great painters of the renaissance era. The way they treated light and shadow it breathtaking and is something that I try to emulate in my own work.

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

—I don't care to define success, but I believe it can be measured in contentment.

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

—My cameras and my passport ;).

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I draw my inspiration from all aspects of the world around me. I'm endlessly inspired by the rich world of fine art paintings. Equally, I study the Magnum photography greats and await the World Press Photo Exhibition each year with bated breath. These all tie into my primary inspiration at the centre of my work: you and your love.