Fotograf Chris Loneragan

—Po pierwsze i najważniejsze - kto według Ciebie jest najlepszym fotografem w Twoim mieście? :)

—There are some amazing wedding photographers in Sheffield catering to all styles and budgets, but the best wedding photographer is subjectively the one that clicks best with the wedding couple and works hard to tell the story of their day. I hope that could be me!

—Czy jesteś fotogeniczny/fotogeniczna?

—No! Like many of my clients I echo the statement, "We hate having our photo taken!" For me it is about achieving a relaxed natural look, and I can only do that by chatting and laughing with my clients before I take their photographs. Everyone is photogenic and everyone has a visual story to tell – if I can capture something hidden within you ("love" maybe) then I will have captured a great image for you to treasure.

—Co sprawiło, że zajmujesz się fotografią?

—I have been a keen photographer since winning a competition at the age of 14. As a grown up I shot for stock agencies and for fun until a family member asked me to take some 'extra' photos at their wedding in addition to their professional wedding photographer. Mine were at least as good and well received as the professional's and so I struck out offering my services for free until I felt confident enough to tackle a wedding for money. Over 100 weddings later I have a strong and successful wedding photography business.

—Jakie twoim zdaniem są najważniejsze czynniki decydujące o dobrym zdjęciu?

—Light, composition, natural moments, minimal posing, a story to tell.

—Kochasz podróże?

—Yes. I have travelled all over the world.

—Co najbardziej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—I love the speed and quick thinking required when photographing a wedding. There is a massive sense of achievement in producing images that couples love without spending a huge amount of time, sometimes none at all, planning and executing them.

—Co najmniej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—I hate selling, but it is a necessary evil of the business. I would rather just shoot weddings!

—Jaka będzie przyszłość fotografii?

—Pretty much the same as it is now. Technology will change, but it isn't the thing that makes wedding images.

—Co wyróżnia rodzaj fotografii, którym się zajmujesz?

—Interpersonal relationships with clients. A wedding photographer is a friend, a counsellor, an assistant, a go-between, and a photographer.

—Jak radzisz sobie z krytyk?

—Professionally on the outside, badly on the inside. It depends what the criticism is though – anything deserved makes me stop and think, and change and grow where necessary.

—Czy w fotografii panują jakieś trendy?

—Yes, but you don't have to follow them!

—Jakie kryteria powinien przyjąć klient przy wyborze fotografa?

—The personality of the wedding photographer and whether or not they like their images. Always meet for a chat and ask to see real weddings – in my opinion you should steer clear of photographers that just show images from styled shoots or portfolio building workshops as the real skill is in producing images in the pressure situation of a real wedding.

—Co jest absolutnie niedozwolone podczas sesji?

—I have witnessed other photographers being divas and shouting at or belittling wedding couples and their guests.

—Jakie zwykle niezauważane szczegóły może uchwycić fotograf?

—Hidden hand holds, fleeting expressions, laughing children – too many to list. Details like rings and flowers are obvious and should be covered as a matter of course.

—Co wpływa na wartość zdjęcia? Jakie są jego składowe?

—A truly valuable image tells a story. A great photo will do this with perfect composition, focus, exposure and subtle editing.

—Co chcesz fotografować?

—I love shooting everybody.

—Czy masz zawodowe tabu?

—No.

—Z kim marzy ci się fotografować?

—Annie Liebowitz.

—Jaka była najwspanialsza chwila w twoim życiu?

—The birth of my daughter.

—Kto inspiruje cię w życiu i dlaczego?

—My wife is my art critic and muse.

—Jaka jest twoja definicja sukcesu? Co jest jego miarą?

—Happy clients.

—Wolisz, aby cię lubiano czy szanowano?

—Respected.

—Jak uczysz się robić lepsze zdjęcia?

—Constant practice and collaborative critique.