Photographer Chris Loneragan

—Unang una sa lahat - sino ang papangalanan mo na pinakamahusay na photographer sa Norwich, United Kingdom? :)

—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!

—Ikaw ba ay photogenic?

—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.

—Paano ka nagsimula sa industriya ng photography?

—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.

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

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

—Mahilig ka ba maglakbay?

—Yes. I have travelled all over the world.

—Ano ang pinakagusto mo sa iyong propesyon?

—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.

—Ano ang hindi mo gusto sa iyong propesyon?

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

—Ano ang magiging kinabukasan ng photography?

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

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

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

—Paano ka tumatanggap ng pagpuna?

—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.

—Mayroon bang mga trend ang photography?

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

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

—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.

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

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

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

—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.

—Ano ang mga umiimpluwensya sa kahalagahan ng isang larawan? Ano ang mga element nito?

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

—Sino ang gusto mong kuhaan?

—I love shooting everybody.

—Mayroon ka bang mga propesyonal na ipinagbabawal?

—No.

—Sino ang gusto mong makasama sa pagkuha ng larawan?

—Annie Liebowitz.

—Ano ang pinakahanga-hangang pagkakataon sa iyong buhay?

—The birth of my daughter.

—Sino ang nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iyong buhay at bakit?

—My wife is my art critic and muse.

—Paano mo binibigyang kahulugan ang tagumpay? Paano mo tinitimbang ito?

—Happy clients.

—Mas pipiliin mo bang magustuhan o nirerespeto?

—Respected.

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

—Constant practice and collaborative critique.