Fotograaf Juli Behrendt Bexkens

—Ten eerste - wie beschouwt u als de beste fotograaf in Montfoort, Nederland? :)

—I don't know them all, but Jutland has a few good photographers to offer!

—Bent u fotogeniek?

—I try my best.

—Hoe bent u beland in de fotografie-industrie?

—As a qualified Urban Planner, who worked in IT positions within varied industries for the past 15 years, photography has always been a way for me to express my artistic side. Love brought me to Denmark in 2011, and to Esbjerg in 2017, where I have focused my passion for photography on families. I adore not only my own children but all families. They encapsulate so many things I love – natural intimacy, pure love and sometimes chaos!

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

—Movement, engagement between subjects

—Houdt u van reizen?

—Yes

—Wat vindt u het leukst aan uw beroep?

—Seeing people in love and being able to capture that.

—Wat ziet u de toekomst van fotografie?

—It will be more and more video-based, supplemented with classic wedding portraiture.

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

—Time pressure is usually a bigger issue during a wedding.

—Hoe gaat u om met kritiek?

—I try to learn from it and incorporate it in future shoots.

—Zijn er bepaalde trends in fotografie?

—Grand landscape capture with couples being almost an accessory to the grand scene.

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

—Would they like themselves in the same shot?

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

—Constant apologising and blaming external conditions. Showing up late.

—Wat is het meest indrukwekkende moment van uw leven?

—My own wedding and the births of my children.

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

—Love is in the air.

—Kan u tips geven voor beginnende fotografen?

—Do it for free or full price. Take your time. Ask the couple to be patient.