Fotograaf Jean Jacques Fabien

—Kas sa oled fotogeenne?

—I would say half photogenic

—Kuidas sa sattusid fotograafiamaailma?

—I was passionate about photography since I was young. It's after looking at some stunning Wedding pictures done by top photographers that I was inspired to follow the same route. The freedom of creativity is what I enjoy the most into Wedding Photography.

—Mis on sinu arvates hea foto kõige olulisead komponendid?

—I would say the light first. the way a subject is lit will make the picture attractive or repulsive. Then comes the subject itself.

—Kas sulle meeldib reisida?

—I moderately love traveling. I drive a lot and do not enjoy traveling so much.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige rohkem meeldib?

—Freedom of creativity, woaww effect from client when he looks at his pictures, satisfaction when I download and see nice shots, freedom to organize my time as I want, never a routine, always different, meet great people...

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige vähem meeldib?

—Sometimes very demanding which leaves me little space for family, having to recharge batteries every evenings, waiting for downloading pictures, sometimes chaining up days of shooting and having to drive long distances while being tired and sleepy.

—Millisena näed sa fotograafia tulevikku?

—Digital imaging has unleash creativity from photographers. I do not see it change when I see how people love pictures so much and love creative pictures. I sometimes fear that phones will replace proper cameras since it is already happening into the hotel industry nowadays. They less and less call upon professional photographers but rely on enthusiasts "instagrammers" to remain active on social networks and use phone pictures and vintage look to keep "in".

—Mis on sinu fotograafiažanris erilist?

—Freedom of creativity, magic moments, emotions and... clothes, special mood and atmosphere, being able to direct any kind of people from simple gentlemen and ladies to CEOs and Corporate directors to do whatever you want them to do, :-)

—Kuidas sa suhtud kriitikasse?

—It depends. I'm very committed into my job and I'm very generous in what I do (always deliver more photos than promise). I cannot do this job halfway. Therefore, I don't like people criticizing what I do since they don't know how much I give into what i do.

—Kas fotograafias on teatud trende?

—More and more vintage type photos, more back-lit type of pictures and of course more and more drone photos.

—Millised peaksid fotograafi valides olema kliendi kriteeriumid?

—Creativity, generosity, Easy contact to make the couple at ease, being able to handle crowds, people and situations to get great photos and reassure the couple.

—Mida pildistades kindlasti ei tohiks teha?

—Getting distracted by people, girls, checking the phone at important moments, talk loud at official ceremonies... Totally prohibited to drink alcohol at a Wedding even if the couple proposes. Even after the duty, Never drink because We all have to go back home.

—Mis võiksid olla need detailid, millele tavaliselt tähelepanu ei pöörata, kuid mida fotograaf võib märgata?

—Expressions, angles, mood, reflections, drop shadows, interesting shapes and figures...

—Mis teeb fotost väärtusliku? Mis elemendid on olulised?

—Light, emotions, the moment and sometimes Black and white can make a pictures stand out.

—Milline inimene on sinu arvates 21. sajandi sümbol?

—I don't know

—Keda sa sooviksid pildistada?

—Prince William and Kate, some famous models in bridal dress, dynamic couples...

—Kas sul on teatud ametialaseid tabusid?

—I never talk about religion or politics in a Wedding with anyone.

—Kellega koos sa tahaksid pildistada?

—Some iconic Wedding photographers but also with a very good friend of mine who is also a photographer but who is currently not living in the same country than I. We started photography together but life has driven us on different paths. I would love to be able to shoot with him.

—Mille pärast sa muretsed ja miks?

—I'm worried about unexperienced newcomers who "steal" the work of genuine photographers, of this kind of "made in china" type of mentality which makes everything available at very low price and kills the value of genuine photographers (if you understand what I mean).

—Mis on olnud su elu kõige kõige muljetavaldavam hetk?

—Two times. When I had a great shooting session with a couple and downloading the pictures to see some iconic shots I took and see them appear on my screen and start to work them straight away. It's a great moment. Also when I deliver pictures to my clients and see there eyes sparkle when they look at the pictures and hear them say woawww.

—Kui sa oleksid tegelane multikast, raamatust või filmist, siis kes sa oleksid ja miks?

—Definitely the Mentalist. This assurance to depict people, know what they think, being able in a very smart way find a solution to a problem, never panic, having a talent for repartee, not scared to say or do weird things to finally sort out an issue.

—Kes sind su elus inspireerib ja miks?

—God, Jesus, because I'm a believer and I strongly believe that God directs my path everyday. In many situations, I experienced "miracles". Sometimes in low season while the finances was very low, I had these unexpected calls from people I do not know and never met which hired me for a work and never saw them afterwards.

—Kuidas sa defineeriksid edu? Kuidas sa seda mõõdad?

—I firmly believe that success is being confident and trusting in God who opens doors. In a more down to earth meaning is when you are wanted more and more by people of all social levels to do what you know the most.

—Kas sa tahaksid, et sa pigem meeldiksid inimestele või et nad austaksid sind?

—I would say liked.

—Mis on suurim viga, mida sa töötades oled teinud?

—Forgot to recharge batteries, Forgot Lens and accessories on a site, distracted to a point of not shooting an important event during a wedding (generally because of being too tired), forgot cards at home, Forgot to put fuel in the car for a long drive...

—Mida sa endaga reisides kaasa võtad ja miks?

—I usually take all of my equipment because I do not want on site needing something and it's not there. I sometimes have to force myself to bring less equipment for practical reasons because I'm always bothered wanting to do something and not having the gears to do it.

—Kas sul on mõni vidin, mida sa omad, aga sooviksid, et poleks ostnud? Miks?

—I never regret anything I buy because they are always useful at a stage.

—Kuidas sa ennast koolitad, et paremaks fotograafiks saada?

—I look at what other people do in order to be inspired (like on mywed). I spend a lot of time watching tutorials on editing on the web. I also try several functions on my camera in order to shoot in a smarter way at different occasions. For instance I like to shoot with off camera flash (portable studio flash) but I also force myself to shoot without flash in order to be more efficient in some occasions and get a different feel, mood and style.

—Kelle töö on sind kui fotograafi kõige rohkem mõjutanud?

—Well all the works I see on popular Wedding Photographer Community such as mywed, fearless, best wedding photographers, etc... I do not have a specific preferred photographer but a lot of them.

—Mis oleks see üks asi, mida sa sooviksid, et oleks teadnud enne fotograafiaga alustamist?

—How to edit photos properly (too much colors, contrast and effects), how to shoot with straight lines (straight horizon, walls, furnitures and angles)

—Mida sa oma fotodega öelda soovid?

—I want to transmit emotions, beauty, woaowww, on my photos. I want my pictures impact someone who sees it.

—Mis motiveerib sind fotograafina jätkama?

—Freedom of creativity and the hope to get a better pose, pictures, set, models, etc...

—Kas sa arvad, et sinu vanemad oleksid pidanud sinuga olema rangemad või leebemad?

—I'm happy the way they raised and the values they imparted me.

—Kui sa saaksid ajas tagasi minna, mida sa teeksid erinevalt?

—My first quotations :-), the way I would tackle a project, more research for some type of photography. I learned a few things in pain and lost some projects when I started into photography because of my lack of experience.

—Kas sa arvad, et teistel planeetidel on elu?

—Do not think about it and I don't think there are any other form of life elsewhere. Anyway, even though there is, we will never know and never meet.

—Kes on su kangelased?

—People who give there lives away everyday for others, for animals, who can take a homeless person and take care of him, people who live for others and sacrifice their own comfort are real heroes for me.

—Keda sa ei austa?

—I do not respect arrogant people who think that the world belong to them or who do not have consideration to other human being who are socially lower.

—Mida sa vabal ajal teed?

—Music, walk in nature, watch the stars, camp, cook (i love cooking),

—Millist poolt sinust avalikkus kunagi ei näe?

—I don't know. Maybe my sensitivity to others.

—Millal sa oled oma tööga täiesti rahul?

—When my clients are happy and congratulate me. This is the greatest satisfaction.

—Kas sa usud meeste ja naiste traditsioonilistesse rollidesse?

—Yes I do. I actually believe that women are equally capable of doing what men do (I had 2 women managers when I use to work an office job and they were even better in what they were doing then a lot of men). However, i believe that A man cannot replace a Woman and vice versa. A father cannot be a mother and vice versa. When people try to invert this, it creates an imbalance in the family.

—Kas sa leiad kergesti sõpru?

—Fairly yes. I'm usually easy going and get on well with people.

—Kus sa tahaksid elada?

—In a rainless area, by the beach, with a nice wood or forest nearby, in a comfortable home (not necessarily big). On the coast of Mauritius (I actually live on the high grounds of Mauritius)

—Mis on kõige rumalam asi, mida sa kunagi oled nõustunud tegema?

—I once agreed to do a walking virtual tour project not even know what it would cost me in time and money. I regretted afterwards not having done some tests before. It was actually a failure....

—Kas pärast abielu on elu?

—Yes of course there is an even better life after marriage.

—Kas sul on lemmiknali? Räägi see meile.

—I do not have anything that comes to my mind now. It really depends on the mood.

—Kas sulle meeldivad koerad või kassid?

—I love dogs and cats. I have two dogs and one cat. I'm an animal lover.

—Keda või mida sa vihkad?

—I hate tensions, confrontations, Jealousy, tense situations, shouts, etc...

—Parim asi elus on:

—To have faith, know God, be happy and have you family with you.

—Kõige ärritavam asi elus on:

—Routine, an office work,

—Kas sa näed oma ümber midagi sellist, mida sa tahaksid muuta?

—I would have love the society to be more secured (no thieves, robbers, abuse an all kinds of pleas).

—Mida sa iseenda juures tahaksid muuta?

—I would like to be more generous and committed to others. Do good to others, not afraid to take actions to help the helpless.

—Mida sa maailmas tahaksid muuta?

—I would like the world to have faith in God

—Kas sa võiksid anda mõned näpunäited alustavatele fotograafidele?

—Know your gears, develop your personality in order to make the couple at ease and secure, Be always concentrated in your job, be attentive to details.

—Kui Maale saabuksid tulnukad ja sina oleksid esimene inimene, keda nad kohtaksid, mida sa neile ütleksid?

—Go back to where you are. We have enough issues here to add another major one...

—Kui sul oleks võimalik vändata film, siis mis žanrist see oleks?

—Epic and adventure.

—Homme hakkan ma...

—A photoshooting in a hotel which was booked 2 months ago. A couple from Europe for their Honeymoon.