Jurufoto Dan Fedez

—Pertama sekali – siapakah yang boleh anda namakan sebagai jurufoto terbaik di Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? :)

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

—Adakah anda seorang yang fotogenik?

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

—Bagaimanakah anda mula menceburkan diri dalam industri fotografi?

—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.

—Apakah komponen paling penting sekeping foto yang bagus menurut pendapat anda?

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

—Adakah anda minat mengembara?

—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.

—Apakah yang paling anda sukai mengenai kerjaya anda?

—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.

—Apakah yang paling anda tidak suka mengenai kerjaya anda?

—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!

—Apakah masa depan fotografi?

—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.

—Apakah yang istimewa dalam genre fotografi yang anda sedang mengkhusus?

—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.

—Bagaimanakah cara anda menangani kritikan?

—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!

—Adakah wujud sebarang trend dalam fotografi?

—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.

—Apakah sepatutnya menjadi kriteria untuk seorang pelanggan memilih jurufoto?

—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!

—Apakah perkara yang patut dielakkan semasa penggambaran?

—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!

—Apakah perincian yang selalunya terlepas tanpa disedari namun boleh disedari oleh seorang jurufoto?

—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".

—Apakah yang boleh mempengaruhi nilai sekeping foto? Apakah elemen nilai itu?

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

—Siapakah individu yang boleh menjadi simbol abad ke-21 menurut pendapat anda?

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

—Siapakah yang mahu anda rakamkan dalam foto?

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

—Adakah anda ada sebarang tabu profesional?

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

—Siapakah orang yang anda mahu merakam foto bersamanya?

—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.

—Apakah yang merisaukan anda, dan mengapa?

—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.

—Apakah detik paling mengesankan dalam hidup anda?

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

—Jika anda ialah karakter dalam kartun, buku atau filem, siapakah yang anda ingin jadi dan kenapa?

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

—Siapakah yang menjadi sumber inspirasi hidup anda dan mengapa?

—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.

—Bagaimanakah anda mentakrifkan kejayaan? Bagaimanakah anda mengukurnya?

—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!

—Mana satu yang lebih penting bagi anda, disukai atau dihormati?

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

—Apabila anda pergi mengembara, apakah yang anda bawa bersama anda dan mengapa?

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

—Adakah sesuatu yang anda harap anda tidak pernah beli antara banyak gajet milik anda? Mengapa?

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

—Bagaimanakah anda meningkatkan diri untuk merakam gambar yang lebih baik?

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

—Apakah satu perkara yang anda harap anda telah tahu ketika mula merakam foto?

—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?

—Apakah yang ingin anda sampaikan melalui foto anda?

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

—Apakah yang memotivasikan anda untuk terus mengambil gambar?

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

—Bukankah ibu bapa anda pada satu tahap patut bertegas?

—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.

—Jika anda boleh kembali ke masa lalu, apakah yang akan ada lakukan dengan cara berbeza?

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

—Bagaimanakah kehidupan di planet lain?

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

—Apakah yang anda lakukan pada masa lapang?

—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.

—Apakah sisi diri anda yang tidak pernah diketahui umum?

—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!

—Bilakah anda akan benar-benar berpuas hati dengan kerja anda?

—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.

—Adakah anda percaya dengan peranan tradisi bagi lelaki dan perempuan?

—Love is love right?

—Adakah anda mudah berkawan?

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

—Di manakah anda suka untuk tinggal?

—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".

—Apakah perkara paling bodoh pernah anda bersetuju lakukan?

—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.

—Masih adakah kehidupan selepas perkahwinan?

—Yes! party never ends!

—Anda suka anjing atau kucing?

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

—Perkara terbaik dalam hidup ialah:

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

—Perkara paling menjengkelkan dalam hidup ialah:

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

—Adakah sesuatu di sekitar anda yang anda ingin ubah?

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

—Jika anda dipanggil untuk penggambaran sebuah filem, apakah yang akan menjadi genrenya?

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