Wendell Fernandes fotós

—Ön fotogén?

—I'm not sure – my wife says so :)

—Hogyan csöppent a fényképezés világába?

—Long ago, a close friend of mine was getting married and had no one to capture their day. I had a simple Rebel Canon XTi and I volunteered, I look back and from that point forward I fell in love with the stories of people and their lives more than the actual photographic work – It fascinates me how people meet and how they connect and grow into a lifetime together.

—Véleménye szerint mik egy jó fotó legfontosabb elemei?

—This is a tough question. There are so many things that can add up to a great photograph but I believe it all begins with a spectacular experience and interaction between the person registering those moments and the subject. Personally, I think this is the doorway to success and once this happens everything else will follow. People open up to you, they trust you, they trust your vision and creativity. A good photograph evokes reality, however blunt, drastic, romantic, rough it may be. Lighting, camera settings, location, ethnicity, culture, none of these things are as important as the actual naked reality unfolding before you.

—Szeret utazni?

—Yes I do. Originally from Brasil and now living in USA for 15 years, every chance I get, I do travel to know whats out there. I have been to various countries because of these stories and I believe being open to it, changes our mindset.

—Mi szeret szakmájában a legjobban?

—The fact that I can register moments that will live with them for the rest of their lives, this is impacting.

—Mi szeret szakmájában a legkevésbé?

—Every profession has its stressful moments, but it comes with the territory, so I don't believe there is anything I can point out that is relevant.

—Milyen lesz a fotózás jövője?

—There is already a demand for true storytellers, and I believe this will continue to grow.

—Mi a különleges abban a fotózási műfajban, amelyik az Ön szakterülete?

—Generations joining together in one loving event.

—Hogyan bírja a kritikát?

—Just like anything else, we can never grow if we don't listen and learn. From the "top" photographer to anyone beginning this journey now, we all began looking, learning from others. The secret is to be open, the next chapter will always teach us something else we need.

—Észlelhetők tendenciák a fotózásban?

—Nowadays everything seems to be done from a recipe book which takes away from the stories that need to be told coherently. Pinterest and many other sites cooperate to this trend, but I believe it is in our hands to change this. The other trend is that every photographer is now a "Photojournalism" style photographer but their work shows no sign of it.

—Mi alapján kellene kiválasztaniuk az ügyfeleknek a fotóst?

—They should look for "Storytellers" – Not because they mention this "photojournalism style" in their website, but because they are more humans than professionals. They care more about the couple's stories than their own photo artwork. Couples should "meet" face to face and look for signs that will give them the comfort they are talking to a person and not a business.

—Mi az, ami a fényképezés során teljességgel megengedhetetlen?

—Pre-conceived notions and shots. I believe every location has a great amount of potential to look different even though you've been there many times before. "What fits the story of this couple, even though I've been here before?". This type of thinking will transform the way we shoot.

—Milyen általában észrevétlen részletek ragadhatják meg egy fotós figyelmét?

—How light affects moments.

—Mitől válik értékessé egy fotó? Mik az elemei?

—Use of light, quantity of light is better than the quality of light. Also, lighting is probably a key element for moments to take place.

—Véleménye szerint ki lehetne a 21. század szimbóluma?

—The one who is unseen, the one who is invisible, the one not seeking fame. Since we learn from each other, the stories should be what drives us all.

—Mit kíván megörökíteni?

—An African couple that has absolutely no glamour, but an amazing story.

—Van valamilyen szakmai tabuja?

—Not really.

—Kivel szeretne lefényképezkedni?

—Anyone with a greater experience. Perhaps Cliff Mautner or Joe Buissink, would be a great learning experience.

—Mi aggasztja és miért?

—Missing a moment. Inside an environment that you could never go back in time, my fear is to miss a moment that is important to the couple.

—Mi élete legnagyszerűbb mozzanata?

—Believe it or not, I think it was a day, when I was being taught to love my neighbor as myself, as it's mentioned in the Bible. I spent sometime with a very close friend, a second father to be, and I could not believe how much I needed to learn this and how this has shaped my life.

—Ha rajzfilmfigura, irodalmi alak vagy moziszereplő lehetne, kit választana és miért?

—I never thought of that :)

—Ki van életére ihlető hatással és miért?

—Jesus the man, my father and all my mentors in life.

—Hogyan határozná meg a sikert? Mi a mércéje?

—Complete peace and satisfaction even though I'm in the midst of a crises.

—A szeretetet vagy az elismerést igényli jobban?

—Liked. I believe respect comes after. We need to approach and be approachable first.

—Mi volt a legnagyobb hiba, amelyet munkája során elkövetett?

—I can't recall one now, but I hope I don't have anything later either :P

—Hova készül utazni, mit visz magával és miért?

—My Canon 5D III and a Sigma 35mm and 85mm. These are my go to lenses for getting a great shot.

—Van a tulajdonában lévő kacatok közt olyasmi, aminek a megvásárlását megbánta? Miért?

—Not yet.

—Hogyan fejleszti magát, hogy egyre jobb képek kerüljenek ki a kezei alól?

—Magazines, mostly fashion and arts, and always looking to see greater experience photographers and what they are doing and why they are doing it.

—Kinek a munkája volt a legnagyobb hatással az fotós pályafutására?

—Joe Buissink's work probably.

—Mi az, amit szeretné, ha tudott volna fotós pályafutása kezdetén?

—"What do I do if I turn this dial to M" :P

—Mit kíván fényképeivel közölni?

—Register the reality of people and their personalities.

—Mi motiválja, hogy tovább fotózzon?

—The stories of people I meet.

—Hogy érzi, szülei szigorúbbak vagy kevésbé szigorúak lehettek volna inkább?

—I think I received the best parenthood one could ever desire.

—Ha visszatérhetne az időben, mit tenne másképp?

—Nothing. Where I am today is a result of the choices I made, I can only change the outcome by the decisions I make moving forward.

—Mi a véleménye a más bolygókon való életről?

—Only God knows!

—Kiket tart a hőseinek?

—Jesus for giving me life and enabling me to be a father and a husband and a better man than I would ever be without His love and mercy.

—Ki az, akit nem tud elismerni?

—The corrupt system of this world.

—Mivel foglalkozik szabad idejében?

—Family time. I love spending time with my children and my wife.

—Mely oldaláról nem ismeri a nyilvánosság?

—Hmmm. I don't think I have anything that I don't mention. I'm a pretty open person.

—Mikor teljességgel elégedett munkájával?

—When I can see a moment, register it in a great light.

—Hisz a férfiak és nők hagyományos szerepében?

—Yes.

—Könnyen barátkozik?

—I do.

—Hol szeretne élni?

—Anywhere I can help and be more active socially.

—Mi volt a legnagyobb szamárság, amelyre hagyta magát rábeszélni?

—Open businesses with others without contracts.

—Van élet a házasság után?

—Yes and an abundant one.

—Van kedvenc vicce? Mondja el.

—- Knock, Knock!
- Who's there?
- Nobody!
- Nobody who?
- ...

—A kutyákat, vagy a macskákat kedveli inkább?

—Dogs.

—Kit, vagy mit gyűlöl?

—Nothing really.

—A legjobb dolog az életben:

—Spend time with the ones you love and care most.

—A legbosszantóbb dolog az életben:

—A long mass in a wedding day.

—Van a környezetében valami, amin változtatni szeretne?

—Not really.

—Mit szeretne megváltoztatni önmagában?

—I would love to be more handy when it comes to fixing up things at home :P

—Mit szeretne megváltoztatni a világon?

—Gather all the rich and wealthy, and make an unbiased decision to change a country or a nation for the better. Implement better government and end poverty, one location at a time.

—Tudna néhány tanácsot adni a kezdő fotósoknak?

—1) Focus on giving people a better experience than knowing "how to take photos". Being human is more important than being a "business person". Invest in yourself first, your personality and your character, then you can prepare for the business part.2) Study a lot, read, and be inspired by whats "not" photography related.

—Ha idegenek szállnának le a földön, és Ön lenne az első, akivel találkoznának, mit mondana nekik?

—Before you take off – let's take a selfy...?

—Ha filmforgatásra kérnék fel, milyen műfajt választana?

—Drama.

—Holnap fogok...

—Probably answer emails, prepare for a 2016 Wedding Convention presentation in Brasil and perhaps meet some event planners from recent weddings I've shot!