Photographer Victor Hernandez

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

—Who am I to judge this!! :) I started taking photos for commercial and fashion, I've known so many talented photographers here, it's hard to say, I think everyone who made it in a professional level and is continuously updating and practicing could be the best.

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes! ( but only in selfies )

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—One day some friend saw me with my camera and they were ab to get married so they invited me to capture their big day, and well... here I am!

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

—Lighting, composition, colors... being in the right moment, and the unexpected!

—Do you love traveling?

—So much

—What do you like most about your profession?

—To find past clients messages on my inbox saying how much they love to see their memories, any way of appreciation of my work influencing in someone else life is a priceless reward.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Until now, the only thing I hate is the "despacito" song :p

—What will be the future of photography?

—Heck yeah! I would love to have the technology for a very detailed coverage from a lot of angles and different lighting schemes!

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

—The passion, the soul and the amazing love captured in every moment is something can't compare to anything else and will never repeat the same again in our whole lives!

—How do you handle criticism?

—What is that?

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Sure! and all of them are great if you get yourself into a style that defines you as a photographer!

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

—I would say don't look for price, but that's something we can't avoid, nevertheless go beyond that, if you have a budget try to have the best photographer even if it's only for 20 photos, it's worth the pay and I can assure you everybody else would have cellphone photos of every moment.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—leave the cover on the lens, definitely.

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

—it depends on the wedding but even textures of the fabrics, clothes, dress and everything that we don't see, rays of light, smiles, gestures, tears, laughs.... everything!

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

—Passion, passion leads you to find beauty in everything

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—practicing, reading, learning, taking courses.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—My striving for a new powerful image

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

—Absolutely

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes my friend!

—Is there life after marriage?

—A new, beautiful and more complete one, that should be a fact!

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—D O G S ( not trying to hurt sensibilities )

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

—Practice, keep shooting, no matter what, keep practicing.