Fotograaf Edwin Sanchez

—Ten eerste - wie beschouwt u als de beste fotograaf in San Pedro Sula, Honduras? :)

—I consider myself amongst the best wedding photographers in San Pedro Sula

—Bent u fotogeniek?

—I try to be. hahaha

—Hoe bent u beland in de fotografie-industrie?

—I was freelance graphic designer and always had an interest in photography. My work led me to eventually pick up a DSLR and it totally changed my life. I studied at NYIP and learned many basic skills in all types of photography. Shooting my first wedding for a close friend I realized that in wedding photography you have to use all of those skills (product photography, photojournalism, portraiture, posing, directing, fashion photography). I have been hooked since then.

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

—Lighting and composition are, in my opinion, the two most important factors in all photography. They are not the only ones, however, there is also posing, timing, anticipating, and creating a real connection with the couple will also translate into great images.

—Houdt u van reizen?

—I love traveling! From getting there, be it by sea, land or air, to actually getting to know new places, cities, cultures, people. My family and I enjoy traveling and it's one of our top common passions.

—Wat vindt u het leukst aan uw beroep?

—Being creative! Creating amazing images for my couples and seeing their reactions when we deliver them. It's an absolute joy to be able to light, compose, direct and capture and image that brings joy to my couples and myself.

—Wat vindt u het minst leuk aan uw beroep?

—It's hard for me point it out. Maybe alway wanting new photography gear. hehe

—Wat ziet u de toekomst van fotografie?

—Couples will start to be more conscious about The Experience that they'll enjoy with the photographer they choose for their wedding. Final images will still be most important but the bond that forms between them and their photographer will certainly take a prominent role.

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

—The connection that builds between the photographer and the couple and their family. If that connection is there the images will definitely show it.

—Hoe gaat u om met kritiek?

—I believe everyone is allowed their own opinion

—Zijn er bepaalde trends in fotografie?

—Sure there are, at the time of writing this Dark and Moody edits and elopements are all the rage . Couples have to be careful to choose something that they really love and that they will enjoy 5, 10, 20 years from now and not just something that is trendy at this moment.

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

—First they have to love the work their photographer makes. And second they have to feel that connection, that "click". The better the relationship with their photographer the better their images will turn out.

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

—Missing the moment! A photographer must be ready and alert to capture the most important moments in a wedding cause they will not happen again.

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

—The beauty that hides in the details.

—Wat beïnvloedt de waarde van een foto? Wat zijn de elementen ervan?

—Lighting, composition, posing, edit, etc.. are all technical terms. But it is how you use them together to create an image that brings back feelings, emotions that truly holds a photo's value.

—Welke persoon kan volgens u symbool staan voor de 21e eeuw?

—Barack Obama. Not for being a great president but by being a great example and role model of what Human should be. Passionate, Compassionate, Driven and given to his fellow man.

—Wie wil u graag fotograferen?

—Couples full of life that love to travel and loves their family.

—Heeft u bepaalde taboes op professioneel vlak?

—I don't think so.

—Met wie zou u graag fotograferen?

—Jerry Ghionis, Lindsay Adler, Michael Anthony, Joe McNally.

—Waar maakt u zich zorgen over en waarom?

—I worry about the planet. As a species we are definitely not taking such good care of Mother Earth.

—Wat is het meest indrukwekkende moment van uw leven?

—The day of my wedding to my beautiful wife. I don't consider myself as special in the "VIP" kinda sense. But getting married in the Vatican by a Cardinal definitely made me feel like a child of God.

—Als u een personage van een cartoon, boek of film was, wie zou u dan zijn?

—I think I consider myself a Chandler from FRIENDS. Kind of a goofball but very creative, good at my job and deeply in love with my family and friends.

—Wie inspireert u in uw leven en waarom?

—My mom and my wife inspire me. My mom because she fought hard to raise 4 children on her own and give them the best education that she could. And my wife because she has motivated me to become better in all aspects of my life.

—Hoe definieert u succes? Hoe meet u het?

—Success for me is being able to get out of bed with a smile every morning and getting to work with awesome people that share your passion for client that you love.

—Bent u liever graag gezien of gerespecteerd?

—Respect is a form of liking isn't it?

—Wat is de grootste fout die u ooit begaan heeft op professioneel vlak?

—Not going to WPPI sooner

—Wat neemt u mee op reis en waarom?

—Camera! Because, life and memories! :D

—Is er iets dat u liever niet gekocht had tussen de gadgets die u bezit? Waarom?

—Sony cameras. I sold them already. They suck the joy out of photography.

—Hoe leert u bij om betere foto's te maken?

—I get inspired by other photographers.

—Wiens werk heeft u het meest beïnvloed als fotograaf?

—Scot Robert Lim. Beautiful and consistent images

—Wat had u graag geweten toen u begon als fotograaf?

—Light and composition matter more than gear.

—Wat wil u graag zeggen met uw foto's?

—I want to express emotion. I want people to look at them and feel what that moment was about.

—Wat motiveert u om foto's te blijven maken?

—Making creative images. Each wedding I push myself to make something I haven't made before

—Hadden uw ouders strenger of minder streng moeten zijn?

—I think my mom was just about right.

—Wat zou u anders doen als u in de tijd kon terugkeren?

—I would get into photography sooner

—Wat denkt u over leven op andere planeten?

—I want to go to there.

—Wie zijn uw helden?

—My mom. Scot Robert Lim, Joe McNally

—Voor wie kan u geen respect opbrengen?

—People that look down on others

—Wat doet u in uw vrije tijd?

—Read photography blogs, some video games, some YouTube.

—Welke kant van u krijgt het publiek niet te zien?

—Me vegging out on Sundays after the wedding

—Wanneer bent u helemaal tevreden over uw werk?

—When I am just walking around minding my own business when a past couple comes running towards me from afar just to give me a hug, say hi and catch up for a while.

—Gelooft u in een traditionele rolverdeling voor man en vrouw?

—No.

—Maakt u gemakkelijk vrienden?

—I try to :)

—Waar zou u graag wonen?

—Difficult. Seattle or London would be great.

—Wat is het domste waarmee u ooit akkoord bent gegaan?

—Shoot for free for "exposure"

—Is er een leven na het huwelijk?

—Marriage is life

—Houdt u van honden of van katten?

—Dogs

—Wie of wat haat u?

—People that take advantage of other people.

—Het beste in het leven is:

—Enjoying it with those you love.

—Het vervelendste in het leven is:

—Stubbing your toes and the hiccups

—Is er iets rondom u dat u graag zou veranderen?

—Climate change

—Wat zou u graag veranderen aan uzelf?

—I would like to be more decisive. It takes me a while to make up my mind in some things.

—Wat zou u graag veranderen aan de wereld?

—Free quality education for all

—Kan u tips geven voor beginnende fotografen?

—Invest in education and go to WPPI

—Als buitenaardse wezens naar de Aarde komen en u bent de eerste persoon die ze ontmoeten, wat zal u hen dan zeggen?

—Can I take a selfie?

—U wordt gevraagd om een film te maken, welk genre wordt het?

—Action or Superhero

—Morgen zal ik ... doen

—...weddings all around the world with my wife, son and the rest of my team.