Erik Kruthoff fotós

—Mindenekelőtt - ki a legjobb fotós Dorado, Puerto Rico városában? : )

—I believe there is no set of criteria to judge who is "best". Different people want different things in their wedding photos and the goal is to find the best match for what you are looking for. I do know that I am good at what I do. If you like my style and vision than I am the best for you. All artists have to have at least a little bit of ego ;)

—Ön fotogén?

—A mentor of mine, Magnum Photographer David Alan Harvey, once taught me how to "see myself" in my work. If you are true to your inner voice and vision, you should be able to look at a photograph and instantly tell who made it. Good photography is a collaborative effort between the photographer and the subject. So, I guess the answer is yes :)

—Hogyan csöppent a fényképezés világába?

—As a high school student I spent as much time in the dark room as possible, learning the craft of photography: Shooting, developing, and printing my own work on black and white film. My teacher identified a talent in me early on and I eventually came to make a career out of it. I couldn't ask for much more than making my passion into my job.

—Véleménye szerint mik egy jó fotó legfontosabb elemei?

—It's a combination of three elements working in concert with one another: Light, composition, and moment. A good photo will elicit an emotional response from the viewer.

—Szeret utazni?

—Always! I am not a notch-in-the-belt type of traveler, though. I don't operate on a bucket list and instead prefer more meaningful travel and making human and cultural connections with the people and places I encounter. I enjoy a night at the pub chatting with locals over seeing a tour-bus tourist crowded monument or famous attraction.

—Mi szeret szakmájában a legjobban?

—Capturing special moments and memories that will be looked at and enjoyed for many years to come.

—Mi szeret szakmájában a legkevésbé?

—Not really. Even during more challenging parts, I love to come up with solutions, be flexible and try new things.

—Milyen lesz a fotózás jövője?

—I don't think it will change too much. Sure, trends will change but no camera or gadget or software can ever replace an artist's eye.

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

—The pressure. You only have one shot at it and you never know what will be thrown your way. You have to be quick thinking and ready to adapt in any situation.

—Hogyan bírja a kritikát?

—When I was younger, not well. Now that I am a bit older and have a family, I have learned the value of keeping my mouth shut and becoming a better listener.

—Észlelhetők tendenciák a fotózásban?

—I think too many wedding photographers go into a wedding with their own agenda. The have a shot list that they must do every time and think about their own portfolio instead of listening to the clients wants and personalities.

—Mi alapján kellene kiválasztaniuk az ügyfeleknek a fotóst?

—Ask to see entire galleries from a recent REAL wedding. Instagram and social media only showcase the best, most over the top images and many times come from stylized shoots of models. Have a meeting with them ahead of time to get to know each other. It's important to have this relationship.

—Mi az, ami a fényképezés során teljességgel megengedhetetlen?

—Anything goes for me as long as it doesn't offend or hurt anyone. You have to be able to read the crowd and understand the sensibilities of your clients.

—Milyen általában észrevétlen részletek ragadhatják meg egy fotós figyelmét?

—Often times the best picture is behind the obvious action. I stay aware and on my toes to capture these little gems whenever possible.

—Mitől válik értékessé egy fotó? Mik az elemei?

—A good photo makes an emotional connection with the viewer.

—Véleménye szerint ki lehetne a 21. század szimbóluma?

—I have no idea :/ I don't really idolize anyone in particular. I'm just trying to learn who I am and how I can contribute to this world.

—Mit kíván megörökíteni?

—Fun-loving adventurous couples. I have shot celebrities before and just just treat them like regular people. I don't get star struck and think of everyone as unique individuals with their own interesting story to tell.

—Van valamilyen szakmai tabuja?

—If your clients like it, it's all good.

—Kivel szeretne lefényképezkedni?

—My favorite wedding photographers: Fer Juaristi, Emin Kuliyev, Victor Lax

—Mi aggasztja és miért?

—I try not to worry whenever possible. I think every wedding photographer is a little worried of failure. Once I get the photos on my computer and see that I did my job, that goes away.

—Mi élete legnagyszerűbb mozzanata?

—Meeting my wife and the births of my son and daughter.

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

—Don Quixote

—Ki van életére ihlető hatással és miért?

—My two kids, easily.

—Hogyan határozná meg a sikert? Mi a mércéje?

—Creating meaningful art and making my clients happy. Always improving your self and honing your skills. There's no end or limit to learning.

—A szeretetet vagy az elismerést igényli jobban?

—Respected. I am very comfortable with who I am and how I work and want to remain true to myself.

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

—Undervaluing the importance of having relationships with other industry professionals.

—Hova készül utazni, mit visz magával és miért?

—A change of clothes and my camera. What else do you need?

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

—none.

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

—I invest a lot of time in education to further my skills and vision. I study the works of the masters throughout the history of photography. I have been lucky enough to work alongside some of them. I go to at least one workshop each year to stay fresh and inspired to create.

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

—Fer Juaristi, Emin Kuliyev, Victor Lax, Sam Hurd, Ryan Brenizer, Jose Villa

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

—Painting, Art History.

—Mit kíván fényképeivel közölni?

—A sense of shared humanity and an emotional connection.

—Mi motiválja, hogy tovább fotózzon?

—Always improving, always searching for the perfect light and the perfect moment.

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

—I love my parents. I wouldn't change a thing.

—Ha visszatérhetne az időben, mit tenne másképp?

—Not major in Spanish in college, lol! Everything happens for a reason though and I have no regrets.

—Mi a véleménye a más bolygókon való életről?

—of course.

—Kiket tart a hőseinek?

—My mentor and teacher, David Alan Harvey. We share kindred spirits.

—Ki az, akit nem tud elismerni?

—I'm not a hater and won't even go there :)

—Mivel foglalkozik szabad idejében?

—Enjoying life with my family, travelling, listening to music, watching films, playing sports.

—Mely oldaláról nem ismeri a nyilvánosság?

—I am who I am. Don't want to be anything but me.

—Mikor teljességgel elégedett munkájával?

—Once I have the photos loaded into my computer and go over them for the first time and choose images for the sampler gallery to send to the couple.

—Hisz a férfiak és nők hagyományos szerepében?

—no

—Könnyen barátkozik?

—yes

—Hol szeretne élni?

—On an island in warm weather

—Van élet a házasság után?

—Sure.

—Van kedvenc vicce? Mondja el.

—I still remember what my grandfather told me before he kicked the bucket.He said,
"I wonder how far I can kick this bucket."

—A kutyákat, vagy a macskákat kedveli inkább?

—Dogs, though I like both.

—Kit, vagy mit gyűlöl?

—No way. I respect everyone.

—A legjobb dolog az életben:

—People, nature, and shared human experiences.

—A legbosszantóbb dolog az életben:

—Hate and divisiveness.

—Van a környezetében valami, amin változtatni szeretne?

—Showing people the beauty that's all around us.

—Mit szeretne megváltoztatni önmagában?

—Maybe a few years younger? Everything hurts more now, lol!

—Mit szeretne megváltoztatni a világon?

—To have people see the humanity in those they disagree with.

—Tudna néhány tanácsot adni a kezdő fotósoknak?

—Keep improving yourself.

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

—Have a beer!

—Ha filmforgatásra kérnék fel, milyen műfajt választana?

—Drama

—Holnap fogok...

—I will be attending an open critique at a local art gallery to get feedback on a book I am working on.