Fotografer Erik Kruthoff

—Pertama-tama – menurut Anda, siapa fotografer terbaik di Dorado, Puerto Riko? :)

—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 ;)

—Anda fotogenik?

—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 :)

—Bagaimana awal Anda masuk ke bidang fotografi?

—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.

—Apa komponen terpenting dari foto yang baik menurut Anda?

—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.

—Anda suka bepergian?

—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.

—Apa yang paling Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

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

—Apa yang paling tidak Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

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

—Bagaimana masa depan fotografi?

—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.

—Apa yang istimewa dengan genre fotografi kekhususan Anda?

—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.

—Bagaimana Anda menangani kritik?

—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.

—Adakah tren dalam fotografi?

—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.

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

—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.

—Hal-hal apa yang harus dihindari saat pemotretan?

—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.

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

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

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

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

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

—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.

—Siapa yang ingin Anda jepret?

—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.

—Anda memiliki tabu profesi tertentu?

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

—Dengan siapa Anda ingin menjepret?

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

—Apa yang Anda khawatirkan, dan mengapa?

—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.

—Apa momen paling mengesankan dalam hidup Anda?

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

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

—Don Quixote

—Siapa yang menginspirasi Anda dalam hidup dan mengapa?

—My two kids, easily.

—Bagaimana Anda mendefinisikan kesuksesan? Bagaimana Anda mengukurnya?

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

—Anda lebih senang disukai atau dihormati?

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

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

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

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

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

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

—none.

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

—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.

—Karya siapa yang paling memengaruhi Anda sebagai fotografer?

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

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

—Painting, Art History.

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

—A sense of shared humanity and an emotional connection.

—Apa yang memotivasi Anda untuk terus mengambil gambar?

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

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

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

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

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

—Bagaimana tentang kehidupan di planet lain?

—of course.

—Siapa saja pahlawan Anda?

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

—Siapa yang tidak Anda hormati?

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

—Apa yang Anda lakukan di waktu luang?

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

—Sisi diri Anda manakah yang tidak pernah dilihat orang?

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

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

—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.

—Anda percaya akan peran tradisional untuk pria dan wanita?

—no

—Anda mudah menjalin pertemanan?

—yes

—Di mana Anda ingin tinggal?

—On an island in warm weather

—Adakah kehidupan setelah pernikahan?

—Sure.

—Anda punya lelucon favorit? Beri tahu kami.

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

—Anda suka anjing atau kucing?

—Dogs, though I like both.

—Siapa atau apa yang Anda benci?

—No way. I respect everyone.

—Hal terbaik dalam hidup itu:

—People, nature, and shared human experiences.

—Hal paling menjengkelkan dalam hidup adalah:

—Hate and divisiveness.

—Adakah hal di lingkungan sekitar yang ingin Anda ubah?

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

—Apa yang ingin Anda ubah dalam diri sendiri?

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

—Apa yang ingin Anda ubah di dunia ini?

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

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

—Keep improving yourself.

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

—Have a beer!

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

—Drama

—Besok saya akan pergi...

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