Fotograf Edwin Sanchez

—Po prvé a predovšetkým - koho môžete vymenovať ako najlepšieho fotografa vo vašom meste? :)

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

—Ste fotogenický?

—I try to be. hahaha

—Ako ste sa dostali do fotografického priemyslu?

—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.

—Aké sú podľa vás najdôležitejšie súčasti dobrej fotografie?

—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.

—Máte radi cestovanie?

—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.

—Čo máte najradšej na vašej profesii?

—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.

—Čo sa vám páči najmenej na vašej profesii?

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

—Aká bude budúcnosť fotenia?

—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.

—Čo je výnimočné na žánri fotografií, na ktorý sa špecializujete?

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

—Ako zvládate kritiku?

—I believe everyone is allowed their own opinion

—Sú nejaké trendy v oblasti 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.

—Aké by mal mať zákazník kritérium pri výbere fotografa?

—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.

—Čomu sa určite vyhnúť pri práci?

—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.

—Aké detaily, ktoré zvyčajne prejdú bez povšimnutia, si môže fotograf všimnúť?

—The beauty that hides in the details.

—Čo ovplyvňuje hodnotu fotografie? Aké sú jej prvky?

—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.

—Ktorá osoba môže byť podľa vás symbolom 21. storočia?

—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.

—Koho chcete fotografovať?

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

—Máte nejaké profesionálne tabu?

—I don't think so.

—S kým by ste chceli fotografovať?

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

—Čoho sa obávate a prečo?

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

—Aký bol váš najpôsobivejší okamih v živote?

—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.

—Ak by ste boli animovaná, literárna alebo filmová postava, kto by ste boli a prečo?

—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.

—Kto vás vo vašom živote inšpiruje a prečo?

—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.

—Ako definujete úspech? Ako ho meriate?

—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.

—Boli by ste radšej obľúbení alebo rešpektovaní?

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

—Aká je najväčšia chyba, ktorú ste kedy v práci urobili?

—Not going to WPPI sooner

—Keď cestujete, čo si so sebou beriete a prečo?

—Camera! Because, life and memories! :D

—Existuje niečo, čo by ste si boli radšej nekúpili zo zariadení, ktoré vlastníte? Prečo?

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

—Ako sa vzdelávate, aby ste robili lepšie fotografie?

—I get inspired by other photographers.

—Koho práca vás ovplyvnila najviac ako fotografa?

—Scot Robert Lim. Beautiful and consistent images

—Jedna vec, ktorú by ste chceli vedieť, keď ste začínali s fotením?

—Light and composition matter more than gear.

—Čo by ste chceli povedať cez vaše fotografie?

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

—Čo vás motivuje v ďalšom fotografovaní?

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

—Mali byť vaši rodičia menej alebo viac prísni?

—I think my mom was just about right.

—Ak by ste sa mohli vrátiť v čase, čo by ste urobili inak?

—I would get into photography sooner

—Čo tak život na druhých planétach?

—I want to go to there.

—Kto sú vaši hrdinovia?

—My mom. Scot Robert Lim, Joe McNally

—Kto nemá u vás žiadny rešpekt?

—People that look down on others

—Čo robíte vo svojom voľnom čase?

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

—Akú vašu tvár nikdy neukazujte na verejnosti?

—Me vegging out on Sundays after the wedding

—Kedy ste úplne spokojní s vašou prácou?

—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.

—Veríte v tradičné role mužov a žien?

—No.

—Získavate ľahko nových priateľov?

—I try to :)

—Kde by ste radi žili?

—Difficult. Seattle or London would be great.

—Čo je tá najhlúpejšia vec, na ktorú ste kedy pristúpili?

—Shoot for free for "exposure"

—Existuje život po svadbe?

—Marriage is life

—Máte radi psy alebo mačky?

—Dogs

—Koho alebo čo nenávidíte?

—People that take advantage of other people.

—Najlepšia vec v živote je:

—Enjoying it with those you love.

—Najviac znepokojujúca vec v živote je:

—Stubbing your toes and the hiccups

—Existuje niečo okolo vás, čo by ste chceli zmeniť?

—Climate change

—Čo by ste chceli zmeniť na sebe?

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

—Čo by ste chceli zmeniť vo svete?

—Free quality education for all

—Môžete dať niekoľko tipov pre fotografov, ktorí práve začínajú?

—Invest in education and go to WPPI

—Keby prišli na našu planétu mimozemšťania a vy by ste boli prvou osobou, s ktorou sa stretnú, čo by ste im povedali?

—Can I take a selfie?

—Ak by ste mali natočiť film, aký žáner by to bol?

—Action or Superhero

—Zajtra pôjdem a urobím...

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