Fotograf Diego Velasquez

—Fotogenični ste?

—I hope I am.

—Kako ste ušli u svet fotografije?

—At university, during my attendance to arts career, I stumbled upon photography, and started to explore its several types, period during which I was able to carry out several photographic coverages, among those, a violinist performance. Not long after that, she recommended me to photograph her sister ́s wedding, and providing that service, I started to get involved in the wedding photography world.

—Šta smatrate da su ključni elementi dobre fotografije?

—Composition, lighting and creativity.

—Volite putovanja?

—Yes, I love to know places and cultures that are new to me.

—Šta najviše volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—Being part of a new family at each wedding, being able to meet new people and to travel.

—Šta najmanje volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—Working on weekends, unfortunately you miss opportunities to share
with your own family and friends, gatherings, birthdays, weddings, etc.

—Kakva će biti budućnost fotografije?

—I think that fast advance of technology, social networks and access to information, are a fundamental key for the future of photography.

—Šta je posebno kod vrste fotografije koja je vaša specijalnost?

—I am one of those people that believe that something definitely spiritual happens on a wedding day, with the union of a man and a woman, what is so special? that every couple is unique, with different personalities. Add to that the way a photography tells that story, and you will definitely have a very special result.

—Kako podnosite kritiku?

—I am open to critics and suggestions, I personally believe that they help you to grow, as long as these are constructive.

—Da li u fotografiji postoje trendovi?

—I think that wedding photography trends already exist, such as photo journalism, artistic type and those that are in constant evolution, as I mentioned before, due to technological advance and globalization.

—Šta treba da budu kriterijumi kada klijent bira fotografa?

—-A good portfolio (not only one or four pictures, a full portfolio). -Responsibility (It is important to have a good feeling with the photographer, in general lines I recommend a pre-wedding session so you can familiarize with the way he works, so you know if he is
punctual, responsible and creative). – Good feedback from its clients.

—Šta treba izbegavati kod snimanja?

—Disrespect in any way the photographer or its team.

—Koje najčešće neprimetne detalje primećuje fotograf?

—How light behaves and to use that to its criteria and definitely the moments.

—Šta utiče na vrednost fotografije? Šta su njeni elementi?

—A good timing, take and composition creativity, with those elements you can touch people’s heart.

—Koga biste želeli da fotografišete?

—Dave Grohl, frontman of Foo Fighter

—Da li za vas u poslu postoji nešto zabranjeno?

—Actually no.

—Sa kim biste želeli da sarađujete?

—Victor Lax

—Šta vas brine i zašto?

—I am worried about people with a lot of power that deceive and inject hate in people, there is nothing more dangerous that a mischievous person with power.

—Koji trenutak u vašem životu je bio najupečatljiviji?

—I do not want to sound religious, but I will sound like it anyways, definitely the day I met Jesus Christ, thanks to some friends.

—Koji lik iz crtaća, knjige ili filma biste bili i zašto?

—Hahaha Goku, to defeat all bad guys.

—Ko vam je životna inspiracija i zašto?

—I have a lot of people that I admire, but the most important and relevant was one, that the simplest thing he did was to divide history in before and after Him, his name is Jesus Christ and his life has a lot of lessons.

—Šta za vas znači uspeh? Kako ga merite?

—I think that success is relative, maybe an achievement for me, might not be so relevant for another person, is to be able to say one day: I wish to do, to have or achieve said thing, for example a family, work in want you love, understand that happiness is not given by thing but is shared.

—Da li biste pre bili voljeni ili poštovani?

—To feel respected.

—Šta je najveća greška koju ste do sada napravili u poslu?

—Not understanding well the client.

—Šta nosite sa sobom na putovanja i zašto?

—I think one of the most effective tools nowadays when you are on a trip is the smartphone, since I have there my contacts, the GPS and good camera integrated, also my professional camera with one or two lenses in case I want a picture for myself.

—Da li ima nešto među vašim alatkama čiju kupovinu ste zažalili? Zašto?

—Not so far. If I want to buy something, I investigate a lot and if a colleague has it, I ask for their opinion, to verify my purchase.

—Kako se edukujete da biste bolje fotografisali?

—I think that reading a lot, we live in an era where all information or a big part of it is on the internet, investing in knowledge and my favorite, sharing with colleagues.

—Čiji rad je najviše uticao na vas kao fotografa?

—Pedro Cabrera, Erika y Lanny Mann

—Šta biste voleli da ste znali kad ste tek postali fotograf?

—Not always the best photographs are taken with a USD $8.000 camera.

—Šta želite da poručite svojim fotografijama?

—That I love my job.

—Šta vas motiviše da se i dalje bavite fotografijom?

—That tomorrow I will find a better image.

—Da li mislite da su vaši roditelji bili premalo ili previše strogi?

—My parents were strict with some things and with others not, and I think I worked out.

—Da možete da se vratite u prošlost, šta biste uradili drugačije?

—I would be more disciplined in everything, big entrepreneurs or artists always agree on discipline. As I was once taught, discipline can defeat the most talented artist.

—Šta mislite o životu na drugim planetama?

—It is not something that takes my breath away but it would be very interesting.

—Ko su vaši heroji?

—Jesus Christ, for taking my place at the cross.
My mother, for being the way she is with her children.
Pastor Alejandro, Jacobo García and Jay Watkins
Patricia Guinand, founder of Muchas Manos children’s home
My brother Sebastian for being so brave to study medicine in another country.
And many many more.

—Prema kome nemate nimalo poštovanja?

—I believe that everyone on this life deserves respect, but people can lose credibility, even respect, at this moment I feel no respect for the entire political system of my beautiful country Venezuela.

—Kako provodite slobodno vreme?

—I share with my wife, I watch a good movie.

—Koji deo sebe nikada ne pokazujete javno?

—I think I always try to show my best side to people, but when I am upset is something difficult to cover.

—Kad ste potpuno zadovoljni svojim radom?

—Not completely, I think there is still a lot to do.

—Da li verujete u tradicionalne uloge muškaraca i žena?

—I think that there are roles for each one, for example I am not going to tell my wife to change the flat tire, but that doesn’t mean she can’t do it by herself.

—Da li lako sklapate prijateljstva?

—I think that friends are not everything there is, but I do consider myself extrovert and social.

—Gde biste voleli da živite?

—In Venezuela with another government system.

—Šta je najgluplja stvar u životu koju ste pristali da uradite?

—To participate in a low budget short film with a bad script and a bad director.

—Da li postoji život posle braka?

—Definitely yes.

—Imate omiljeni vic? Prepričajte nam ga.

—No, I am bad for jokes.

—Da li volite pse ili mačke?

—I like dogs, I would never have cats.

—Da li postoji neko ili nešto što mrzite?

—I hate people that take advantage of others, with lies or by force, it ́s something that really bothers me.

—Najbolja stvar u životu je:

—My relation with God.

—Najiritantnija stvar u životu je:

—Being upset with my wife.

—Da li ima nešto u vašem okruženju što biste promenili?

—Things like people throwing garbage where it is intended, or people thinking that the government is going to give them everything.

—Šta biste promenili kod sebe?

—My love for junk food.

—Šta biste promenili u svetu?

—Among many things that worry me a lot, is the damage that we are doing to planet earth and the global warming as its consequence.

—Da li imate neki savet za fotografe koji tek počinju?

—Yes, invest in knowledge, not only with money but with time and effort, the camera does not make the photographer, and to learn to respect people that have more years in the profession that us.

—Kad bi vanzemaljci došli na Zemlju i prvo sreli vas, šta biste im rekli?

—A SELLLFIIIIIIEEEEEE…..!!!!!

—Kad bi vas zvali da snimite film, koji biste žanr izabrali?

—A science fiction movie.

—Od sutra ću da…

—Thank God I am on vacations and I am going to share with my family.