Fotograaf Steve Wheller

—Bent u fotogeniek?

—I don't think so unless you catch me in a drunken moment :-)

—Hoe bent u beland in de fotografie-industrie?

—I suppose a lot like everyone else. Started doing photography as a hobby, photographing the landscape around Wales and then covered a friends wedding and then the story begins.

—Wat zijn volgens u de belangrijkste elementen van een goede foto?

—Capturing the moment as it happens. A good photo should evoke the emotion of what happened in the exact moment the shutter was pressed. It should tell a story and leave memories for the people in the photo

—Houdt u van reizen?

—I love travelling to different destinations and exploring the history, landscape and architecture and where possible use these in my photos to portray a story.

—Wat vindt u het leukst aan uw beroep?

—Meeting new people all the time

—Wat vindt u het minst leuk aan uw beroep?

—The long days

—Wat ziet u de toekomst van fotografie?

—Who know's. Everyone's a photographer these days. I think technology is going to take over. I think wedding photography is not just about taking pictures is interacting with people on the day, making sure the day goes smoothly and capturing the day as the couple expect with a little spice thrown in. Everyone can take a picture but not everyone can evoke emotion.

—Wat is er bijzonder aan het fotografiegenre waarin u zich specialiseert?

—It is one of chance to capture someone's day as it happens. Hopefully they only get married once and I am there to record their day. I think if the couple looks back at my photos and it brings a smile to their face then I have done my job.

—Hoe gaat u om met kritiek?

—I think quite well, initially it's a hit in the stomach but this drives me on to become a better photographer.

—Zijn er bepaalde trends in fotografie?

—Not sure

—Welke criteria moet de klant hanteren bij het kiezen van een fotograaf?

—That they like the photographs first, then meet the photographer to see if they gel. You need to get on with your photographer as you're with them all day. Make sure the style of photography reflects their personality and don't be afraid to ask questions.

—Wat is er totaal uit den boze bij het fotograferen?

—Nothing

—Welke details die vaak onopgemerkt gaan, kan een fotograaf vastleggen?

—I think you have to have the eye to see what is going to happen and when it's going to happen plus have the ability to react to the quick changes in light and weather. That's where experience comes in, you only have one chance you have to nail it there and then.