Fotogrāfs Dan Fedez

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

—There are some really good photographers here, each one with it's own style.

—Vai Tu esi fotogēnisks?

—I usually look better on the othe side of the camera haha

—Kā tu nokļuvi fotogrāfijas jomā?

—Had the opportunity to work with a company that does lifestyle photography, after a year I jumped to wedding photography with them and 1 year later I decided to work by myself.

—Kuri, Tavuprāt, ir svarīgākie labas fotogrāfijas elementi?

—Good lightning, being able to control the light is key.

—Vai Tu mīli ceļošanu?

—Of course, who doesn't! That's actually what approached me to photography! You will see a lot of traveling photos as well on my social media.

—Kas Tev vislabāk patīk savā profesijā?

—For the wedding couple there's always the doubt of how are the photos going to be, but looking at their reaction and excitement once they see them it's one of things to feel thankful for.

—Kas Tavā profesijā Tev patīk vismazāk?

—Bridezillas haha or sometimes the maid of honor. I know, I know; they want everything to be perfect on the big day, but hey, you have to trust me on this one, let the art behind the lenses flow!

—Kāda būs fotogrāfijas nākotne?

—Hopefully better and better photographs, there's a little bit of doubt about photography and the upcoming technology, but I think the artsy element it's always going to be human, no matter what.

—Kas ir īpašs fotogrāfijas žanrā, kurā specializējies?

—It's more intimate, you get to know real people and as a photographer you have to become one with the wedding itself. Achieve that connection with groom and bride and also the guests.

—Kā Tu uztver kritiku?

—Photography as an art has been always very subjective, but there's something no one can deny; a good photo is a good photo! Even if you can't explain it. Also in photography you never stop learning, so I don't take criticism too serious, just take the best part of it and forget the rest!

—Vai fotogrāfijā ir kādas īpašas tendences?

—Yes, the same as any other style of photography or even art; there's always gonna be tendencies, some may follow them, some may not and some may create them.

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

—Read the bio, see their pictures and see if you really feel identified with that specific photographer, remember; is the best day of your life!

—No kā fotogrāfējot būtu jāizvairās?

—Not to be open to suggestions, I've seen a lot of photographers mounted on their egos, shooting their own style not paying attention to what the couple wants! Big mistake!

—Kādus parasti nepamanītus brīžus var notvert fotogrāfs?

—It's hard to be in different places at the time, it's always good to count on a second camera to get that little details that can be missed for a bit of a sec while doing the "important shot".

—Kas ietekmē fotogrāfijas vērtību? Kādi ir tās elementi?

—Laughs, reactions, true feelings, a good photographer is able to capture the essence of the moment!

—Kurš cilvēks, Tavuprāt, varētu būt 21. gadsimta simbols?

—We live in an era of super individualism, anyone doing a little bit something for the goodness of everyone is a symbol!

—Ko Tu vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—Any couple in the search of genuine photographs, that ones that comes easy for everyone as there's a connection between couple and photographer.

—Vai Tev ir kādi profesionālie tabu?

—Photoshop. To make a photograph look the way it is "supposed to be" instead of showing the real thing!

—Ar ko Tu kopā vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—I think Jim Carrey is one of the most interesting persons in the world, for me he sees life through different eyes than the average person.

—Par ko Tu satraucies un kāpēc?

—Sometimes technology can play tricks on you or even betray you, but as long as you are well prepared, there's nothing to worry about.

—Kas ir Tavas dzīves iespaidīgakais brīdis?

—The present! I've always been to "easy going" to worry about the past, or future, just try to relax and enjoy the moment!

—Ja Tu būtu multfilmas, grāmatas vai filmas varonis, kurš tas būtu un kāpēc?

—Probably a captain of sci-fi movie, imagine to see all the stars and constellations and galaxies through that perspective.

—Kas Tevi iedvesmo dzīvē un kāpēc?

—Michael O'neill is one of my favorite photographers, he have had such amazing opportunities to shot super interesting people like Orson Welles, Steve Jobs, Scorsese and many Master Yoguis.

—Kā Tu definētu veiksmi? Vai to var izmērīt?

—Success is achieve your purpose, one step at a time. That your couples likes and thank for your work, that's how you know you've made it correctly!

—Vai Tev labāk patīk tikt mīlētam vai tikt cienītam?

—It's easy to get liked, but not that easy to get respected. So to achieve that is the measure of it.

—Kad Tu plāno ceļot, ko Tu ņem līdzi un kāpēc?

—My camera, is part of the essentials! Like; wallet, keys, camera, cellphone, right?

—Vai kāda ierīcēm (gadžetiem), kas Tev pieder, ir tāda, kuru Tev nebūtu vajadzējis pirkt? Kāpēc?

—Not a single one, I do a lot of research before buying anything, smart purchases!

—Kā Tu mācies, lai uzņemtu arvien labākas fotogrāfijas?

—Getting inspired by other photographer's work and some self-criticism.

—Kas ir tā lieta, ko Tu būtu gribējis zināt pirms sāki nodarboties ar fotogrāfēšanu?

—How to pay taxes! Hahaha isn't this one of the things that they never teach in school and are so necessary for the adult life?

—Ko Tu vēlies pastāstīt ar savām fotogrāfijām?

—"I was the happiest person that day" is what I like for my clients to feel when they see their pictures.

—Kas Tevi motivē turpināt uzņemt fotogrāfijas?

—Trying to get everyday, improving my style, get happier clients.

—Vai Tavi vecāki bija stringri vai netik stingri?

—As kids we never truly understand why our parents do the things they do. And then one day the phrase "you will understand when you are older" makes sense.

—Ja Tu varētu ceļot atpakaļ laikā, ko Tu darītu savādāk?

—Probably being more risky in certain moments of my life but I'm pretty happy and thankful for where life has get me to.

—Ko Tu domā par dzīvi uz citām planētām?

—I think it's very selfish to think that we are the only ones in such a big universe.

—Ko Tu dari brīvajā laikā?

—I see a loooot of movies, I like to analyze the photo, the lighting, the music, also I'm a lo into coffe culture which is really interesting.

—Kuru Tavu pusi citi nekad neredz?

—I think as myself as a truth person. I don't think I have a dark side or anything like that, what you see is what I am!

—Kad Tu esi pilnībā apmierināts ar savu darbu?

—I'm pretty satisfied with it most of the time, but there's always that little something that can be done better, but being conscious about is what allows us to get better.

—Vai Tu tici tradicionālajam lomu sadalījumam starp vīrieti un sievieti?

—Love is love right?

—Vai Tu vienkārši sadraudzējies?

—Yessss! In weddings I like to think I am just another guest but with responsabilities haha.

—Kur Tu vēlētos dzīvot?

—By the beach, defenitely! "En el mar la vida es más sabrosa" is a saying we have in México which could be translated to "Life is better by the sea".

—Kas ir muļķīgākā lieta, ko Tu jebkad esi piekritis izdarīt?

—I once was asked (I would say forced) to dance part of the vals with the bride as the brother ran away to the bathroom. The family was super funny and it was a good memories for everyone I guess.

—Vai pastāv dzīve pēc kāzām?

—Yes! party never ends!

—Kas Tev patīk labāk - kaķi vai suņi?

—I like both, but I would say I'm more a dog person, even if I don't own one!

—Labākā lieta dzīvē ir:

—Family and friends! and coffe! What would life be without them, right?

—Kaitinošākā lieta dzīvē ir:

—Did I already say how much I hate to get my taxes done?

—Vai ir kaut kas tāds, ko Tu vēlētos mainīt?

—I would like people to be more conscious about the environment!

—Ja Tev būtu iespēja uzņemt filmu, kāda žanra filma tā būtu?

—Action genre of course, it must be completely fun!