Photographer Andreas Holm

—Ikaw ba ay photogenic?

—I hope these questions are getting better! :)


—Paano ka nagsimula sa industriya ng photography?

—I started experimenting with photography back in Sweden 20 years ago. 
When it comes to Weddings, I photographed a wedding for some friends back in 2008.
Then one thing led to another and I realized I enjoyed it a lot.

—Ano ang mga mahahalagang bahagi ng isang magandang larawan sa iyong opinyon?

—Light, composition, and a captivating moment. The first two are the easiest to achieve. 
What’s most important is the connection with the subject, and to create something 
that will create an emotional response from the viewer.

—Mahilig ka ba maglakbay?

—Oh, yes!

—Ano ang pinakagusto mo sa iyong propesyon?

—Meeting new people, and to capture their uniqueness and story through images.

—Ano ang hindi mo gusto sa iyong propesyon?

—That I work alone a lot.

—Ano ang magiging kinabukasan ng photography?

—I think more people will start Integrating sound and motion. 
You can create a lot more emotion by combining these elements together with still images.


—Ano ang espesyal sa kategorya ng photography kung saan ka dalubhasa?

—Weddings and portraits.

—Mayroon bang mga trend ang photography?

—Yes, probably! However, I try to not follow any trends.


—Ano ang dapat na pamantayan ng isang customer sa pagpili ng photographer?

—To follow what resonates with them in the photographs. 


—Ano ang mga bagay na dapat iwasan kapag kumukuha ng larawan?

—Being selfish and taking photos for yourself, or that you think other people will like – instead of tapping into my client's needs and what's best for them.

—Ano ang mga detalye na kadalasan ay hindi napapansin na napapansin ng photographer?

—Brief authentic moments, that someone with experience often can predict.


—Sino ang gusto mong kuhaan?

—Mooji.

—Sino ang gusto mong makasama sa pagkuha ng larawan?

—Alec Soth.

—Ano ang ikinababahala mo, at bakit?

—Not being good enough.

—Mas pipiliin mo bang magustuhan o nirerespeto?

—Respected.

—Kapag ikaw ay naglalakbay, ano ang dinadala mo at bakit?

—My noise canceling headphones and my Iphone.

—Paano mo tinuturuan ang sarili mo na kumuha ng mas magagandang mga larawan?

—Trial and error by shooting a lot. Workshops from people I admire.


—Ano ang nag-uudyok sa iyo na ipagpatuloy ang pagkuha ng mga larawan?

—To tell better stories.

—Paano naman ang buhay sa ibang mga planeta?

—Yeah, that wouldn’t surprise me!

—Kanino ka walang respeto?

—People mistreating animals.

—Ano ang iyong ginagawa sa iyong bakanteng oras?

—Spending time in nature. Music production. Cooking.

—Kailan ka ganap na nasisiyahan sa iyong trabaho?

—Haha! I don’t think that will ever happen!

—Saan mo gustong manirahan?

—I’m pretty happy in Spain but would love to spend more time back in Sweden.


—Mayroon bang buhay pagkatapos ng kasal?

—Yes.

—Mayroon ka bang paboritong biro? Sabihin mo sa amin.

—I can’t remember jokes.


—Mahilig ka ba sa mga aso at pusa?

—I’m a dog lover. However, I have a cat who moved in with me. 


—Ano ang nais mong baguhin sa mundo?

—More respect for each individual and their choices.


—Maaari ka bang magbigay ng mga tip para sa mga photographer na nagsisimula pa lamang?

—Learn from your favourite photographers. Network. Don’t be afraid to fail. 


—Kung ang mga alien ay pumunta sa Earth at ikaw ang una nilang makikilala, ano ang sasabihin mo sakanila?

—Tough question! First, I’d have a million questions for them!


—Kung ikaw ay tatawagin upang mag-shoot ng pelikula, ano ang magiging kategorya nito?

—Without a doubt – Drama!