Fotografo Edwin Sanchez

—Prima di tutto - chi puoi definire come il miglior fotografo di San Pedro Sula, Honduras? :)

—I consider myself amongst the best wedding photographers in San Pedro Sula

—Sei fotogenico?

—I try to be. hahaha

—Come sei entrato nell'industria della fotografia?

—I was freelance graphic designer and always had an interest in photography. My work led me to eventually pick up a DSLR and it totally changed my life. I studied at NYIP and learned many basic skills in all types of photography. Shooting my first wedding for a close friend I realized that in wedding photography you have to use all of those skills (product photography, photojournalism, portraiture, posing, directing, fashion photography). I have been hooked since then.

—Secondo te, quali sono le componenti più importanti di una bella foto?

—Lighting and composition are, in my opinion, the two most important factors in all photography. They are not the only ones, however, there is also posing, timing, anticipating, and creating a real connection with the couple will also translate into great images.

—Ti piace viaggiare?

—I love traveling! From getting there, be it by sea, land or air, to actually getting to know new places, cities, cultures, people. My family and I enjoy traveling and it's one of our top common passions.

—Che cosa ti piace di più nella tua professione?

—Being creative! Creating amazing images for my couples and seeing their reactions when we deliver them. It's an absolute joy to be able to light, compose, direct and capture and image that brings joy to my couples and myself.

—Che cosa ti piace di meno nella tua professione?

—It's hard for me point it out. Maybe alway wanting new photography gear. hehe

—Quale sarà il futuro della fotografia?

—Couples will start to be more conscious about The Experience that they'll enjoy with the photographer they choose for their wedding. Final images will still be most important but the bond that forms between them and their photographer will certainly take a prominent role.

—Cosa c'è di speciale nel genere di fotografia in cui sei specializzato?

—The connection that builds between the photographer and the couple and their family. If that connection is there the images will definitely show it.

—Come gestisci la critica?

—I believe everyone is allowed their own opinion

—Ci sono determinate tendenze nella fotografia?

—Sure there are, at the time of writing this Dark and Moody edits and elopements are all the rage . Couples have to be careful to choose something that they really love and that they will enjoy 5, 10, 20 years from now and not just something that is trendy at this moment.

—Quali criteri dovrebbe utilizzare un cliente per scegliere un fotografo?

—First they have to love the work their photographer makes. And second they have to feel that connection, that "click". The better the relationship with their photographer the better their images will turn out.

—Che cosa non è ammesso durante la ripresa fotografica?

—Missing the moment! A photographer must be ready and alert to capture the most important moments in a wedding cause they will not happen again.

—Quali dettagli, che solitamente passano inosservati, riesce a notare un fotografo?

—The beauty that hides in the details.

—Che cosa influisce sul valore di una foto? Quali sono le sue componenti?

—Lighting, composition, posing, edit, etc.. are all technical terms. But it is how you use them together to create an image that brings back feelings, emotions that truly holds a photo's value.

—Secondo te, chi può essere considerato simbolo del XXI secolo?

—Barack Obama. Not for being a great president but by being a great example and role model of what Human should be. Passionate, Compassionate, Driven and given to his fellow man.

—Chi vorresti fotografare?

—Couples full of life that love to travel and loves their family.

—Hai qualche tabù professionale?

—I don't think so.

—Con chi vorresti fare una sessione di ripresa fotografica?

—Jerry Ghionis, Lindsay Adler, Michael Anthony, Joe McNally.

—Che cosa ti fa preoccupare e perché?

—I worry about the planet. As a species we are definitely not taking such good care of Mother Earth.

—Qual è stato il momento più impressionante della tua vita?

—The day of my wedding to my beautiful wife. I don't consider myself as special in the "VIP" kinda sense. But getting married in the Vatican by a Cardinal definitely made me feel like a child of God.

—Se tu fossi un personaggio di cartone animato, libro o film, chi saresti e perché?

—I think I consider myself a Chandler from FRIENDS. Kind of a goofball but very creative, good at my job and deeply in love with my family and friends.

—Chi ti ispira nella vita e perché?

—My mom and my wife inspire me. My mom because she fought hard to raise 4 children on her own and give them the best education that she could. And my wife because she has motivated me to become better in all aspects of my life.

—Come puoi definire il successo? Come si misura?

—Success for me is being able to get out of bed with a smile every morning and getting to work with awesome people that share your passion for client that you love.

—Preferiresti essere amato o rispettato?

—Respect is a form of liking isn't it?

—Qual è stato il più grande errore che hai commesso nel lavoro?

—Not going to WPPI sooner

—Preparandoti per partire, che cosa metteresti in valigia e perché?

—Camera! Because, life and memories! :D

—Tra i gadget che possiedi, c'è qualcosa che vorresti non aver comprato? Perché?

—Sony cameras. I sold them already. They suck the joy out of photography.

—Che formazione professionale segui per fare fotografie migliori?

—I get inspired by other photographers.

—Il lavoro di chi ha avuto la maggiore influenza su di te come fotografo?

—Scot Robert Lim. Beautiful and consistent images

—Qual è l'unica cosa che vorresti aver saputo iniziando a scattare foto?

—Light and composition matter more than gear.

—Che cosa vuoi dire con le tue fotografie?

—I want to express emotion. I want people to look at them and feel what that moment was about.

—Qual è la tua motivazione per continuare a scattare fotografie?

—Making creative images. Each wedding I push myself to make something I haven't made before

—Pensi che i tuoi genitori avrebbero dovuto essere più o meno severi?

—I think my mom was just about right.

—Se potessi tornare nel passato, che cosa faresti in modo diverso?

—I would get into photography sooner

—Che cosa pensi della vita su altri pianeti?

—I want to go to there.

—Chi sono i tuoi eroi?

—My mom. Scot Robert Lim, Joe McNally

—Per chi non hai rispetto?

—People that look down on others

—Che cosa fai nel tuo tempo libero?

—Read photography blogs, some video games, some YouTube.

—Quale lato di te non è mai visibile al pubblico?

—Me vegging out on Sundays after the wedding

—Quando ti senti completamente soddisfatto dal tuo lavoro?

—When I am just walking around minding my own business when a past couple comes running towards me from afar just to give me a hug, say hi and catch up for a while.

—Credi nei ruoli tradizionali di donne e uomini?

—No.

—Fai facilmente amicizia?

—I try to :)

—Dove ti piacerebbe vivere?

—Difficult. Seattle or London would be great.

—Qual è stata la cosa più stupida che hai accettato di fare?

—Shoot for free for "exposure"

—Esiste la vita dopo il matrimonio?

—Marriage is life

—Ti piacciono i cani o i gatti?

—Dogs

—Chi o che cosa odi?

—People that take advantage of other people.

—La cosa migliore nella vita è:

—Enjoying it with those you love.

—La cosa più fastidiosa nella vita è:

—Stubbing your toes and the hiccups

—C'è qualcosa intorno a te che vorresti cambiare?

—Climate change

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare in te stesso?

—I would like to be more decisive. It takes me a while to make up my mind in some things.

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare nel mondo?

—Free quality education for all

—Puoi dare alcuni consigli ai fotografi alle prime armi?

—Invest in education and go to WPPI

—Se gli alieni dovessero arrivare sulla Terra e tu fossi la prima persona ad incontrarli, che cosa diresti?

—Can I take a selfie?

—Se dovessi essere invitato a girare un film, di che genere sarebbe?

—Action or Superhero

—Domani vado a fare...

—...weddings all around the world with my wife, son and the rest of my team.