Photographer Tony Hall

—Are you photogenic?

—Only after photoshop!

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—My wife has a florst shop and I saw how many weddings she was doing each year. I thought this is crazy I am a good photographer I should shoot weddings, so I do.

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

—composition

—Do you love traveling?

—yes especially to Italy & The States

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Every job is differant and therefore demands total comitment

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Not sure, does that mean I like my job too much?

—What will be the future of photography?

—Me

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

—Everything

—How do you handle criticism?

—So far I haven't had to but everyone is entitled to their opinion so as long as it constructive why would I mind?

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes, but they tend to be slow moving as even the most relaxed and informal couple will still have relations that would like a traditional group shot too so I always cover off both

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

—Look at a complete wedding as presented to the couple and not just the photographers portfolio then ask yourself this. If this guy was not my photographer would I still want him at my wedding?

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—No boundaries

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

—Emotion

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

—Does it meet the brief, is the client happy?

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

—No one person

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Anyone who’s expectations I can exceed

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—No

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Always more time

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Not being able to control the weather, because I can’t

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Too many to list aren’t I the lucky one!

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

— George Bailey (James Stewart)

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—No one thing or person inspiration is everywhere you want to find it

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

—Happy client
They recommend me

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—I wouldn’t want to choose

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

—Being interviewed by the fashion photographer David Bailey as his assistant and thinking that he would like to see my work. He didn’t offer me the job but he was very complementary about my work and he didn’t need to be

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

—A big suitcase I always take too much stuff everywhere, just in case…

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

—No I am a bit of a gadget freak I love moost new things

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—By always starting each job with the aim of how can I make this better

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Most fashion photographers

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

—That it could provide a lifetime of enjoyment

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Each one will have a differant message

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—I love it

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Neither they let me follow my dream

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

—Nothing

—What about life on other planets?

—Is there?

—Who are your heroes?

—Superman

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Bigots

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Gardening and growing veg

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

—Everything that they have no need to

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When they client says they love it

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

—What are they?

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes

—Where would you like to live?

—Somewhere a bit warmer than The peak District of Derbyshire but I would need to keep coming back

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

—Fill in this questionnaire it is relentless

—Is there life after marriage?

—I wouldn't know

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—I can never remember them

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Cats

—Who or what do you hate?

—Life is too short

—The best thing in life is:

—Good company

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Bad company

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

—No I have just redecorated thank you

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Nothing I am at peace

—What would you like to change in the world?

—This is too deep

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

—Ye slearn from a professional

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

—"I have agreat wedding photography business and would love to photograph the first alien wedding"

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

—Period drama

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—All of the things I have not done today