Fotografas Wendell Fernandes

—Ar esate fotogeniškas?

—I'm not sure – my wife says so :)

—Kaip jūs atsiradote fotografijos industrijoje?

—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.

—Jūsų nuomone, kokie yra svarbiausi geros nuotraukos komponentai?

—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.

—Ar mėgstate keliauti?

—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.

—Kas šioje profesijoje Jums patinka labiausiai?

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

—Kas šioje profesijoje Jums patinka mažiausiai?

—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.

—Kokia bus fotografijos ateitis?

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

—Kuo ypatingas fotografijos žanras, kuriame jūs specializuojatės?

—Generations joining together in one loving event.

—Kaip susitvarkote su kritika?

—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.

—Ar fotografijoje egzistuoja tendencijos?

—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.

—Kokie turėtų būti kliento kriterijai, kad pasirinkti fotografą?

—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.

—Kokių dalykų turi būti vengiama fotografuojant?

—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.

—Kokias detales, kurios paprastai būna nepastebėtos, gali pastebėti fotografas?

—How light affects moments.

—Kas įtakoja nuotraukos vertę? Kokie yra jos elementai?

—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.

—Koks žmogus Jūsų manymu galėtų būti 21 amžiaus simboliu?

—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.

—Ką norite fotografuoti?

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

—Ar turite profesinių tabu?

—Not really.

—Su kuo norėtumėte kartu fotografuoti?

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

—Dėl ko nerimaujate ir kodėl?

—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.

—Kas yra įsimintiniausias dalykas nutikęs Jūsų gyvenime?

—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.

—Jeigu būtumėte animacinio filmo, knygos arba filmo veikėju, kuo norėtumėte būti ir kodėl?

—I never thought of that :)

—Kas ir kodėl Jus įkvepia gyvenime?

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

—Kaip Jūs apibrėžtumėte sėkmės terminą? Kaip ją "matuojate"?

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

—Geriau būti mėgiamu ar gerbiamu?

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

—Kokia yra didžiausia klaida kurią padarėte darbe?

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

—Kuomet keliaujate, ką ir kodėl imate su savimi?

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

—Ar tarp turimų prietaisų yra tokių kurių geriau būtumėte nepirkę? Kodėl?

—Not yet.

—Kaip mokotės gauti kokybiškesnes nuotraukas?

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

—Kieno darbas jus kaip fotografą įtakojo labiausiai?

—Joe Buissink's work probably.

—Išskirkite vieną dalyką kurį būtumėte norėjęs žinoti prieš pradedant fotografo karjerą?

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

—Ką norite pasakyti savo nuotraukomis?

—Register the reality of people and their personalities.

—Kas motyvuoja Jus toliau fotografuoti?

—The stories of people I meet.

—Jūsų tėvai turėjo būti labiau ar mažiau griežti?

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

—Jeigu galėtumėte grįžti į praeitį, ką darytumėte kitaip?

—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.

—Ką manote apie gyvybę kitose planetose?

—Only God knows!

—Kas yra jūsų herojai?

—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.

—Kam nejaučiate pagarbos?

—The corrupt system of this world.

—Ką veikite laisvalaikiu?

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

—Kokia yra Jūsų pusė, kurios visuomenė niekada nemato?

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

—Kada esate visiškai patenkinti savo darbu?

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

—Ar tikite tradicinėmis vyrų ir moterų rolėmis?

—Yes.

—Ar lengvai randate draugų?

—I do.

—Kur norėtumėte gyventi?

—Anywhere I can help and be more active socially.

—Koks yra kvailiausias dalykas kūrį buvote padarę?

—Open businesses with others without contracts.

—Ar gyveimas tęsiasi po vedybų?

—Yes and an abundant one.

—Ar turite mėgstamą anekdotą? Papasakokite.

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

—Labiau mėgstate šunis ar kates?

—Dogs.

—Ko nekenčiate?

—Nothing really.

—Geriausias dalykas gyvenime yra:

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

—Labiausiai erzinantis dalykas gyvenime yra:

—A long mass in a wedding day.

—Ar yra kas nors aplink jus, ką norėtumėte pakeisti?

—Not really.

—Ką norėtmėte pakeisti savyje?

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

—Ką norėtumėte pakeisti pasaulyje?

—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.

—Ar galite duoti keletą patarimų tik pradedantiems fotografams?

—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.

—Jei į žemę atvyktų ateiviai ir jūs būtumėte pirmas jų sutiktas žmogus, ką jiems pasakytumėte?

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

—Jei filmuotumėtė filmą, koks būtų jo žanras?

—Drama.

—Rytoj aš eisiu ir darysiu...

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