Fotografer Wendell Fernandes

—Anda fotogenik?

—I'm not sure – my wife says so :)

—Bagaimana awal Anda masuk ke bidang fotografi?

—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.

—Apa komponen terpenting dari foto yang baik menurut Anda?

—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.

—Anda suka bepergian?

—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.

—Apa yang paling Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

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

—Apa yang paling tidak Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

—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.

—Bagaimana masa depan fotografi?

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

—Apa yang istimewa dengan genre fotografi kekhususan Anda?

—Generations joining together in one loving event.

—Bagaimana Anda menangani kritik?

—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.

—Adakah tren dalam fotografi?

—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.

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

—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.

—Hal-hal apa yang harus dihindari saat pemotretan?

—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.

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

—How light affects moments.

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

—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.

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

—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.

—Siapa yang ingin Anda jepret?

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

—Anda memiliki tabu profesi tertentu?

—Not really.

—Dengan siapa Anda ingin menjepret?

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

—Apa yang Anda khawatirkan, dan mengapa?

—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.

—Apa momen paling mengesankan dalam hidup Anda?

—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.

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

—I never thought of that :)

—Siapa yang menginspirasi Anda dalam hidup dan mengapa?

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

—Bagaimana Anda mendefinisikan kesuksesan? Bagaimana Anda mengukurnya?

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

—Anda lebih senang disukai atau dihormati?

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

—Apa kesalahan terbesar yang pernah Anda lakukan di tempat kerja?

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

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

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

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

—Not yet.

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

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

—Karya siapa yang paling memengaruhi Anda sebagai fotografer?

—Joe Buissink's work probably.

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

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

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

—Register the reality of people and their personalities.

—Apa yang memotivasi Anda untuk terus mengambil gambar?

—The stories of people I meet.

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

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

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

—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.

—Bagaimana tentang kehidupan di planet lain?

—Only God knows!

—Siapa saja pahlawan Anda?

—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.

—Siapa yang tidak Anda hormati?

—The corrupt system of this world.

—Apa yang Anda lakukan di waktu luang?

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

—Sisi diri Anda manakah yang tidak pernah dilihat orang?

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

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

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

—Anda percaya akan peran tradisional untuk pria dan wanita?

—Yes.

—Anda mudah menjalin pertemanan?

—I do.

—Di mana Anda ingin tinggal?

—Anywhere I can help and be more active socially.

—Hal terbodoh apa yang pernah Anda setujui untuk dilakukan?

—Open businesses with others without contracts.

—Adakah kehidupan setelah pernikahan?

—Yes and an abundant one.

—Anda punya lelucon favorit? Beri tahu kami.

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

—Anda suka anjing atau kucing?

—Dogs.

—Siapa atau apa yang Anda benci?

—Nothing really.

—Hal terbaik dalam hidup itu:

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

—Hal paling menjengkelkan dalam hidup adalah:

—A long mass in a wedding day.

—Adakah hal di lingkungan sekitar yang ingin Anda ubah?

—Not really.

—Apa yang ingin Anda ubah dalam diri sendiri?

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

—Apa yang ingin Anda ubah di dunia ini?

—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.

—Dapatkah Anda memberi kiat untuk fotografer yang baru saja memulai karier?

—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.

—Jika alien mendatangi Bumi dan Andalah orang pertama yang mereka temui, apa yang akan Anda katakan pada mereka?

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

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

—Drama.

—Besok saya akan pergi...

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