Valokuvaaja Edwin Sanchez

—Ennen kaikkea - kenet voit nimetä parhaaksi kuvaajaksi kaupungissasi? :)

—I consider myself amongst the best wedding photographers in San Pedro Sula

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—I try to be. hahaha

—Miten päädyit valokuvausalalle?

—I was freelance graphic designer and always had an interest in photography. My work led me to eventually pick up a DSLR and it totally changed my life. I studied at NYIP and learned many basic skills in all types of photography. Shooting my first wedding for a close friend I realized that in wedding photography you have to use all of those skills (product photography, photojournalism, portraiture, posing, directing, fashion photography). I have been hooked since then.

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—Lighting and composition are, in my opinion, the two most important factors in all photography. They are not the only ones, however, there is also posing, timing, anticipating, and creating a real connection with the couple will also translate into great images.

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—I love traveling! From getting there, be it by sea, land or air, to actually getting to know new places, cities, cultures, people. My family and I enjoy traveling and it's one of our top common passions.

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—Being creative! Creating amazing images for my couples and seeing their reactions when we deliver them. It's an absolute joy to be able to light, compose, direct and capture and image that brings joy to my couples and myself.

—Mistä pidät vähiten ammatissasi?

—It's hard for me point it out. Maybe alway wanting new photography gear. hehe

—Mikä on valokuvauksen tulevaisuus?

—Couples will start to be more conscious about The Experience that they'll enjoy with the photographer they choose for their wedding. Final images will still be most important but the bond that forms between them and their photographer will certainly take a prominent role.

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

—The connection that builds between the photographer and the couple and their family. If that connection is there the images will definitely show it.

—Kuinka suhtaudut kritiikkiin?

—I believe everyone is allowed their own opinion

—Onko valokuvauksessa trendejä?

—Sure there are, at the time of writing this Dark and Moody edits and elopements are all the rage . Couples have to be careful to choose something that they really love and that they will enjoy 5, 10, 20 years from now and not just something that is trendy at this moment.

—Minkä kriteerien perusteella asiakkaan pitäisi valita valokuvaaja?

—First they have to love the work their photographer makes. And second they have to feel that connection, that "click". The better the relationship with their photographer the better their images will turn out.

—Mikä on ehdottomasti kiellettyä kuvauksessa?

—Missing the moment! A photographer must be ready and alert to capture the most important moments in a wedding cause they will not happen again.

—Mitkä yksityiskohdat, jotka yleensä jäävät huomaamatta, valokuvaaja voi tallettaa?

—The beauty that hides in the details.

—Mikä vaikuttaa kuvan arvoon? Mikä kuvissa on tärkeintä?

—Lighting, composition, posing, edit, etc.. are all technical terms. But it is how you use them together to create an image that brings back feelings, emotions that truly holds a photo's value.

—Kuka on sinun mielestäsi 2000-vuosisadan symboli?

—Barack Obama. Not for being a great president but by being a great example and role model of what Human should be. Passionate, Compassionate, Driven and given to his fellow man.

—Ketä haluaisit kuvata?

—Couples full of life that love to travel and loves their family.

—Onko sinulla ammatillisia tabuja?

—I don't think so.

—Kenen kanssa haluaisit kuvata?

—Jerry Ghionis, Lindsay Adler, Michael Anthony, Joe McNally.

—Mistä huolehdit ja miksi?

—I worry about the planet. As a species we are definitely not taking such good care of Mother Earth.

—Mikä on ollut elämäsi vaikuttavin hetki?

—The day of my wedding to my beautiful wife. I don't consider myself as special in the "VIP" kinda sense. But getting married in the Vatican by a Cardinal definitely made me feel like a child of God.

—Jos olisit animoitu, kirjallisuus- tai elokuvahahmo, kuka olisit ja miksi?

—I think I consider myself a Chandler from FRIENDS. Kind of a goofball but very creative, good at my job and deeply in love with my family and friends.

—Kuka sinua on inspiroinut elämässäsi ja miksi?

—My mom and my wife inspire me. My mom because she fought hard to raise 4 children on her own and give them the best education that she could. And my wife because she has motivated me to become better in all aspects of my life.

—Miten ja millä perusteella määrittelisit menestyksen?

—Success for me is being able to get out of bed with a smile every morning and getting to work with awesome people that share your passion for client that you love.

—Haluaisitko olla mieluummin tykätty vai kunnioitettu?

—Respect is a form of liking isn't it?

—Mikä on suurin virheesi, jonka olet tehnyt työssäsi?

—Not going to WPPI sooner

—Kun lähdet matkalle, mitä otat mukaasi ja miksi?

—Camera! Because, life and memories! :D

—Oletko koskaan toivonut, ettet olisi ostanut jotain omistamistasi vempaimista? Miksi?

—Sony cameras. I sold them already. They suck the joy out of photography.

—Miten opettelet ottamaan parempia kuvia?

—I get inspired by other photographers.

—Kuka on vaikuttanut eniten ammattiisi valokuvaajana?

—Scot Robert Lim. Beautiful and consistent images

—Minkä yhden asian olisit toivonut tietäväsi, kun aloitit kuvaamisen?

—Light and composition matter more than gear.

—Mitä haluat ilmaista valokuvillasi?

—I want to express emotion. I want people to look at them and feel what that moment was about.

—Mikä motivoi sinua jatkamaan kuvausta?

—Making creative images. Each wedding I push myself to make something I haven't made before

—Olisiko vanhempiesi pitänyt olla tiukempia tai päinvastoin?

—I think my mom was just about right.

—Jos voisit palata ajassa taaksepäin, mitä tekisit eri tavalla?

—I would get into photography sooner

—Uskotko, että muilla planeetoilla on elämää?

—I want to go to there.

—Ketkä ovat sankareitasi?

—My mom. Scot Robert Lim, Joe McNally

—Ketä et kunnioita?

—People that look down on others

—Mitä teet vapaa-ajallasi?

—Read photography blogs, some video games, some YouTube.

—Mitä puolta yleisö ei koskaan näe sinussa?

—Me vegging out on Sundays after the wedding

—Milloin olet täysin tyytyväinen työhösi?

—When I am just walking around minding my own business when a past couple comes running towards me from afar just to give me a hug, say hi and catch up for a while.

—Uskotko miesten ja naisten perinteisiin rooleihin?

—No.

—Saatko helposti ystäviä?

—I try to :)

—Missä haluaisit asua?

—Difficult. Seattle or London would be great.

—Mikä on typerin asia, johon olet koskaan suostunut?

—Shoot for free for "exposure"

—Jatkuuko elämä avioliiton jälkeen?

—Marriage is life

—Pidätkö koirista vai kissoista?

—Dogs

—Ketä tai mitä vihaat?

—People that take advantage of other people.

—Parasta elämässä on:

—Enjoying it with those you love.

—Ärsyttävintä elämässä on:

—Stubbing your toes and the hiccups

—Haluaisitko muuttaa mitään ympärilläsi?

—Climate change

—Mitä haluaisit muuttaa itsessäsi?

—I would like to be more decisive. It takes me a while to make up my mind in some things.

—Mitä haluaisit muuttaa maailmassa?

—Free quality education for all

—Haluaisitko antaa vinkkejä aloitteleville valokuvaajille?

—Invest in education and go to WPPI

—Jos Maahan saapuisi avaruusolioita ja he näkisivät sinut ensimmäisenä, mitä sanoisit heille?

—Can I take a selfie?

—Jos sinut kutsuttaisiin kuvaamaan elokuvaa, mitä tyylilajia se edustaisi?

—Action or Superhero

—Huomenna aion...

—...weddings all around the world with my wife, son and the rest of my team.