Fotogrāfs Chris Loneragan

—Pirmkārt un galvenokārt - kurš Tavuprāt ir labākais fotogrāfs Tavā pilsētā? :)

—There are some amazing wedding photographers in Sheffield catering to all styles and budgets, but the best wedding photographer is subjectively the one that clicks best with the wedding couple and works hard to tell the story of their day. I hope that could be me!

—Vai Tu esi fotogēnisks?

—No! Like many of my clients I echo the statement, "We hate having our photo taken!" For me it is about achieving a relaxed natural look, and I can only do that by chatting and laughing with my clients before I take their photographs. Everyone is photogenic and everyone has a visual story to tell – if I can capture something hidden within you ("love" maybe) then I will have captured a great image for you to treasure.

—Kā tu nokļuvi fotogrāfijas jomā?

—I have been a keen photographer since winning a competition at the age of 14. As a grown up I shot for stock agencies and for fun until a family member asked me to take some 'extra' photos at their wedding in addition to their professional wedding photographer. Mine were at least as good and well received as the professional's and so I struck out offering my services for free until I felt confident enough to tackle a wedding for money. Over 100 weddings later I have a strong and successful wedding photography business.

—Kuri, Tavuprāt, ir svarīgākie labas fotogrāfijas elementi?

—Light, composition, natural moments, minimal posing, a story to tell.

—Vai Tu mīli ceļošanu?

—Yes. I have travelled all over the world.

—Kas Tev vislabāk patīk savā profesijā?

—I love the speed and quick thinking required when photographing a wedding. There is a massive sense of achievement in producing images that couples love without spending a huge amount of time, sometimes none at all, planning and executing them.

—Kas Tavā profesijā Tev patīk vismazāk?

—I hate selling, but it is a necessary evil of the business. I would rather just shoot weddings!

—Kāda būs fotogrāfijas nākotne?

—Pretty much the same as it is now. Technology will change, but it isn't the thing that makes wedding images.

—Kas ir īpašs fotogrāfijas žanrā, kurā specializējies?

—Interpersonal relationships with clients. A wedding photographer is a friend, a counsellor, an assistant, a go-between, and a photographer.

—Kā Tu uztver kritiku?

—Professionally on the outside, badly on the inside. It depends what the criticism is though – anything deserved makes me stop and think, and change and grow where necessary.

—Vai fotogrāfijā ir kādas īpašas tendences?

—Yes, but you don't have to follow them!

—Kādi ir kritēriji, kas klientam jāņem vērā, izvēloties fotogrāfu?

—The personality of the wedding photographer and whether or not they like their images. Always meet for a chat and ask to see real weddings – in my opinion you should steer clear of photographers that just show images from styled shoots or portfolio building workshops as the real skill is in producing images in the pressure situation of a real wedding.

—No kā fotogrāfējot būtu jāizvairās?

—I have witnessed other photographers being divas and shouting at or belittling wedding couples and their guests.

—Kādus parasti nepamanītus brīžus var notvert fotogrāfs?

—Hidden hand holds, fleeting expressions, laughing children – too many to list. Details like rings and flowers are obvious and should be covered as a matter of course.

—Kas ietekmē fotogrāfijas vērtību? Kādi ir tās elementi?

—A truly valuable image tells a story. A great photo will do this with perfect composition, focus, exposure and subtle editing.

—Ko Tu vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—I love shooting everybody.

—Vai Tev ir kādi profesionālie tabu?

—No.

—Ar ko Tu kopā vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—Annie Liebowitz.

—Kas ir Tavas dzīves iespaidīgakais brīdis?

—The birth of my daughter.

—Kas Tevi iedvesmo dzīvē un kāpēc?

—My wife is my art critic and muse.

—Kā Tu definētu veiksmi? Vai to var izmērīt?

—Happy clients.

—Vai Tev labāk patīk tikt mīlētam vai tikt cienītam?

—Respected.

—Kā Tu mācies, lai uzņemtu arvien labākas fotogrāfijas?

—Constant practice and collaborative critique.