Photographe Josh Jones

—Êtes-vous photogénique ?

—Sometimes... If I've gotten enough sleep and have a glass of wine or two

—Comment avez-vous commencé à travailler dans la photographie ?

—In 2004 I got a digital camera for Christmas, back when digital cameras weren't attached to every device. I was facinated with how you could freeze time, and then view the past later. I couldn't set it down. A few years later I shot my first wedding, fell in love with it and 10 years later have shot over 200.

—Selon vous, quels sont les éléments les plus importants d'une bonne photo ?

—A moment. For sure. If it doesn't have this it's not worth remembering. After that, certainly lighting and composition go a long way.

—Aimez-vous voyager ?

—Absolutely. We have traveled all over the world taking photos!

—Quel aspect de votre profession préférez-vous ?

—I love that every weekend I get to be a huge part of someone's "most important day of their life."

—Quel aspect de votre profession aimez-vous le moins ?

—Crazy church ladies that force me to shoot from 100 feet away in the balcony during the ceremony.

—Quel est le futur de la photographie ?

—More and more instant gratification. A one month turn around average for a wedding will turn into a day.

—Qu'est-ce que le style de photographie dans lequel vous travaillez a de spécial ?

—The father of the bride that has never cried in public before. The look on the groom's face when he sees his bride for the first time. The uncle that doesn't normally drink is dancing up a storm on the dance floor.

—Comment gérez-vous les critiques ?

—I love it. As long as it is constructive it is one of the biggest gifts you can give to me.

—Y a-t-il des modes dans la photographie ?

—Always are. Always will be. I think the washed out vintage look is certainly "in style" right now, and I can't wait for it to go away.

—De quoi vous inquiétez-vous, et pourquoi ?

—I've found that the energy I've wasted in the past on worrying about things was better spent on just doing what I was supposed anyway. No regrets. No fear.

—Préférez-vous être aimé ou respecté ?

—Respected.

—Quelle méthode utilisez-vous pour améliorer vos prises de photo ?

—Getting out there and shooting. Practice. Practice. Practice. And never stop trying new things.

—Qui vous a influencé le plus en tant que photographe ?

—Susan Stripling.

—Que faites-vous pendant votre temps libre ?

—I make wine. My wife and I own a small winery and vineyard here in Greenville, SC and love everything from the vines, to the land, to the people that come into our tasting room.

—Quand êtes-vous complètement satisfait de votre travail ?

—Never.

—Où aimeriez-vous vivre ?

—Greenville, SC. It is the best place in the world for me and my wife. If it wasn't, I would move. Life is too short to live in a place that isn't best for you and your family!