Fotografer Dan Fedez

—Pertama-tama – menurut Anda, siapa fotografer terbaik di Cabo San Lucas, Meksiko? :)

—There are some really good photographers here, each one with it's own style.

—Anda fotogenik?

—I usually look better on the othe side of the camera haha

—Bagaimana awal Anda masuk ke bidang fotografi?

—Had the opportunity to work with a company that does lifestyle photography, after a year I jumped to wedding photography with them and 1 year later I decided to work by myself.

—Apa komponen terpenting dari foto yang baik menurut Anda?

—Good lightning, being able to control the light is key.

—Anda suka bepergian?

—Of course, who doesn't! That's actually what approached me to photography! You will see a lot of traveling photos as well on my social media.

—Apa yang paling Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

—For the wedding couple there's always the doubt of how are the photos going to be, but looking at their reaction and excitement once they see them it's one of things to feel thankful for.

—Apa yang paling tidak Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

—Bridezillas haha or sometimes the maid of honor. I know, I know; they want everything to be perfect on the big day, but hey, you have to trust me on this one, let the art behind the lenses flow!

—Bagaimana masa depan fotografi?

—Hopefully better and better photographs, there's a little bit of doubt about photography and the upcoming technology, but I think the artsy element it's always going to be human, no matter what.

—Apa yang istimewa dengan genre fotografi kekhususan Anda?

—It's more intimate, you get to know real people and as a photographer you have to become one with the wedding itself. Achieve that connection with groom and bride and also the guests.

—Bagaimana Anda menangani kritik?

—Photography as an art has been always very subjective, but there's something no one can deny; a good photo is a good photo! Even if you can't explain it. Also in photography you never stop learning, so I don't take criticism too serious, just take the best part of it and forget the rest!

—Adakah tren dalam fotografi?

—Yes, the same as any other style of photography or even art; there's always gonna be tendencies, some may follow them, some may not and some may create them.

—Apa yang seharusnya menjadi kriteria bagi pelanggan dalam memilih fotografer?

—Read the bio, see their pictures and see if you really feel identified with that specific photographer, remember; is the best day of your life!

—Hal-hal apa yang harus dihindari saat pemotretan?

—Not to be open to suggestions, I've seen a lot of photographers mounted on their egos, shooting their own style not paying attention to what the couple wants! Big mistake!

—Detail apa yang umumnya lewat tanpa disadari yang tertangkap oleh fotografer?

—It's hard to be in different places at the time, it's always good to count on a second camera to get that little details that can be missed for a bit of a sec while doing the "important shot".

—Apa yang memengaruhi nilai sebuah foto? Apa saja elemen-elemennya?

—Laughs, reactions, true feelings, a good photographer is able to capture the essence of the moment!

—Siapa yang dapat menjadi simbol abad ke-21 menurut pendapat Anda?

—We live in an era of super individualism, anyone doing a little bit something for the goodness of everyone is a symbol!

—Siapa yang ingin Anda jepret?

—Any couple in the search of genuine photographs, that ones that comes easy for everyone as there's a connection between couple and photographer.

—Anda memiliki tabu profesi tertentu?

—Photoshop. To make a photograph look the way it is "supposed to be" instead of showing the real thing!

—Dengan siapa Anda ingin menjepret?

—I think Jim Carrey is one of the most interesting persons in the world, for me he sees life through different eyes than the average person.

—Apa yang Anda khawatirkan, dan mengapa?

—Sometimes technology can play tricks on you or even betray you, but as long as you are well prepared, there's nothing to worry about.

—Apa momen paling mengesankan dalam hidup Anda?

—The present! I've always been to "easy going" to worry about the past, or future, just try to relax and enjoy the moment!

—Jika Anda karakter kartun, buku, atau film, siapakah Anda dan mengapa?

—Probably a captain of sci-fi movie, imagine to see all the stars and constellations and galaxies through that perspective.

—Siapa yang menginspirasi Anda dalam hidup dan mengapa?

—Michael O'neill is one of my favorite photographers, he have had such amazing opportunities to shot super interesting people like Orson Welles, Steve Jobs, Scorsese and many Master Yoguis.

—Bagaimana Anda mendefinisikan kesuksesan? Bagaimana Anda mengukurnya?

—Success is achieve your purpose, one step at a time. That your couples likes and thank for your work, that's how you know you've made it correctly!

—Anda lebih senang disukai atau dihormati?

—It's easy to get liked, but not that easy to get respected. So to achieve that is the measure of it.

—Saat Anda akan bepergian, apa saja barang yang Anda bawa dan mengapa?

—My camera, is part of the essentials! Like; wallet, keys, camera, cellphone, right?

—Di antara gadget yang Anda miliki, adakah yang Anda harap tidak pernah Anda beli? Mengapa?

—Not a single one, I do a lot of research before buying anything, smart purchases!

—Bagaimana Anda mengajari diri sendiri untuk mengambil gambar yang lebih baik?

—Getting inspired by other photographer's work and some self-criticism.

—Apakah satu hal yang Anda harap Anda tahu saat mulai mengambil foto?

—How to pay taxes! Hahaha isn't this one of the things that they never teach in school and are so necessary for the adult life?

—Apa yang ingin Anda katakan dengan foto-foto Anda?

—"I was the happiest person that day" is what I like for my clients to feel when they see their pictures.

—Apa yang memotivasi Anda untuk terus mengambil gambar?

—Trying to get everyday, improving my style, get happier clients.

—Apakah orang tua Anda seharusnya lebih atau tidak terlalu ketat?

—As kids we never truly understand why our parents do the things they do. And then one day the phrase "you will understand when you are older" makes sense.

—Jika Anda dapat kembali ke masa lalu, apa yang akan Anda lakukan secara berbeda?

—Probably being more risky in certain moments of my life but I'm pretty happy and thankful for where life has get me to.

—Bagaimana tentang kehidupan di planet lain?

—I think it's very selfish to think that we are the only ones in such a big universe.

—Apa yang Anda lakukan di waktu luang?

—I see a loooot of movies, I like to analyze the photo, the lighting, the music, also I'm a lo into coffe culture which is really interesting.

—Sisi diri Anda manakah yang tidak pernah dilihat orang?

—I think as myself as a truth person. I don't think I have a dark side or anything like that, what you see is what I am!

—Kapan Anda merasa benar-benar puas dengan pekerjaan Anda?

—I'm pretty satisfied with it most of the time, but there's always that little something that can be done better, but being conscious about is what allows us to get better.

—Anda percaya akan peran tradisional untuk pria dan wanita?

—Love is love right?

—Anda mudah menjalin pertemanan?

—Yessss! In weddings I like to think I am just another guest but with responsabilities haha.

—Di mana Anda ingin tinggal?

—By the beach, defenitely! "En el mar la vida es más sabrosa" is a saying we have in México which could be translated to "Life is better by the sea".

—Hal terbodoh apa yang pernah Anda setujui untuk dilakukan?

—I once was asked (I would say forced) to dance part of the vals with the bride as the brother ran away to the bathroom. The family was super funny and it was a good memories for everyone I guess.

—Adakah kehidupan setelah pernikahan?

—Yes! party never ends!

—Anda suka anjing atau kucing?

—I like both, but I would say I'm more a dog person, even if I don't own one!

—Hal terbaik dalam hidup itu:

—Family and friends! and coffe! What would life be without them, right?

—Hal paling menjengkelkan dalam hidup adalah:

—Did I already say how much I hate to get my taxes done?

—Adakah hal di lingkungan sekitar yang ingin Anda ubah?

—I would like people to be more conscious about the environment!

—Jika Anda dipanggil untuk mengambil gambar film, apakah genrenya?

—Action genre of course, it must be completely fun!