Photographer Dan Fedez

—Unang una sa lahat - sino ang papangalanan mo na pinakamahusay na photographer sa Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? :)

—There are some really good photographers here, each one with it's own style.

—Ikaw ba ay photogenic?

—I usually look better on the othe side of the camera haha

—Paano ka nagsimula sa industriya ng photography?

—Had the opportunity to work with a company that does lifestyle photography, after a year I jumped to wedding photography with them and 1 year later I decided to work by myself.

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

—Good lightning, being able to control the light is key.

—Mahilig ka ba maglakbay?

—Of course, who doesn't! That's actually what approached me to photography! You will see a lot of traveling photos as well on my social media.

—Ano ang pinakagusto mo sa iyong propesyon?

—For the wedding couple there's always the doubt of how are the photos going to be, but looking at their reaction and excitement once they see them it's one of things to feel thankful for.

—Ano ang hindi mo gusto sa iyong propesyon?

—Bridezillas haha or sometimes the maid of honor. I know, I know; they want everything to be perfect on the big day, but hey, you have to trust me on this one, let the art behind the lenses flow!

—Ano ang magiging kinabukasan ng photography?

—Hopefully better and better photographs, there's a little bit of doubt about photography and the upcoming technology, but I think the artsy element it's always going to be human, no matter what.

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

—It's more intimate, you get to know real people and as a photographer you have to become one with the wedding itself. Achieve that connection with groom and bride and also the guests.

—Paano ka tumatanggap ng pagpuna?

—Photography as an art has been always very subjective, but there's something no one can deny; a good photo is a good photo! Even if you can't explain it. Also in photography you never stop learning, so I don't take criticism too serious, just take the best part of it and forget the rest!

—Mayroon bang mga trend ang photography?

—Yes, the same as any other style of photography or even art; there's always gonna be tendencies, some may follow them, some may not and some may create them.

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

—Read the bio, see their pictures and see if you really feel identified with that specific photographer, remember; is the best day of your life!

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

—Not to be open to suggestions, I've seen a lot of photographers mounted on their egos, shooting their own style not paying attention to what the couple wants! Big mistake!

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

—It's hard to be in different places at the time, it's always good to count on a second camera to get that little details that can be missed for a bit of a sec while doing the "important shot".

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

—Laughs, reactions, true feelings, a good photographer is able to capture the essence of the moment!

—Sinong tao ang sumisimbolo sa ika-21 siglo sa iyong opinyon?

—We live in an era of super individualism, anyone doing a little bit something for the goodness of everyone is a symbol!

—Sino ang gusto mong kuhaan?

—Any couple in the search of genuine photographs, that ones that comes easy for everyone as there's a connection between couple and photographer.

—Mayroon ka bang mga propesyonal na ipinagbabawal?

—Photoshop. To make a photograph look the way it is "supposed to be" instead of showing the real thing!

—Sino ang gusto mong makasama sa pagkuha ng larawan?

—I think Jim Carrey is one of the most interesting persons in the world, for me he sees life through different eyes than the average person.

—Ano ang ikinababahala mo, at bakit?

—Sometimes technology can play tricks on you or even betray you, but as long as you are well prepared, there's nothing to worry about.

—Ano ang pinakahanga-hangang pagkakataon sa iyong buhay?

—The present! I've always been to "easy going" to worry about the past, or future, just try to relax and enjoy the moment!

—Kung ikaw ay isang kartun, libro o karakter sa pelikula, sino ang gugustuhin mong maging at bakit?

—Probably a captain of sci-fi movie, imagine to see all the stars and constellations and galaxies through that perspective.

—Sino ang nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iyong buhay at bakit?

—Michael O'neill is one of my favorite photographers, he have had such amazing opportunities to shot super interesting people like Orson Welles, Steve Jobs, Scorsese and many Master Yoguis.

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

—Success is achieve your purpose, one step at a time. That your couples likes and thank for your work, that's how you know you've made it correctly!

—Mas pipiliin mo bang magustuhan o nirerespeto?

—It's easy to get liked, but not that easy to get respected. So to achieve that is the measure of it.

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

—My camera, is part of the essentials! Like; wallet, keys, camera, cellphone, right?

—Mayroon ka bang kahilingan na hindi mo pa nabibili maliban sa mga gadget na mayroon ka? Bakit?

—Not a single one, I do a lot of research before buying anything, smart purchases!

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

—Getting inspired by other photographer's work and some self-criticism.

—Ano ang isang bagay na nais mong malaman noong nagumpisa ka sa pagkuha ng mga larawan?

—How to pay taxes! Hahaha isn't this one of the things that they never teach in school and are so necessary for the adult life?

—Ano ang nais mong sabihin sa iyong mga larawan?

—"I was the happiest person that day" is what I like for my clients to feel when they see their pictures.

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

—Trying to get everyday, improving my style, get happier clients.

—Ang iyong magulang ba ay dapat naging mas o hindi gaanong istrikto?

—As kids we never truly understand why our parents do the things they do. And then one day the phrase "you will understand when you are older" makes sense.

—Kung maaari mong balikan ang nakaraan, ano ang babaguhin mo?

—Probably being more risky in certain moments of my life but I'm pretty happy and thankful for where life has get me to.

—Paano naman ang buhay sa ibang mga planeta?

—I think it's very selfish to think that we are the only ones in such a big universe.

—Ano ang iyong ginagawa sa iyong bakanteng oras?

—I see a loooot of movies, I like to analyze the photo, the lighting, the music, also I'm a lo into coffe culture which is really interesting.

—Anong bahagi mo ang hindi nakikita ng publiko?

—I think as myself as a truth person. I don't think I have a dark side or anything like that, what you see is what I am!

—Kailan ka ganap na nasisiyahan sa iyong trabaho?

—I'm pretty satisfied with it most of the time, but there's always that little something that can be done better, but being conscious about is what allows us to get better.

—Naniniwala ka ba sa tradisyunal na mga papel para mga sa lalaki at babae?

—Love is love right?

—Mabilis ka ba makipagkaibigan?

—Yessss! In weddings I like to think I am just another guest but with responsabilities haha.

—Saan mo gustong manirahan?

—By the beach, defenitely! "En el mar la vida es más sabrosa" is a saying we have in México which could be translated to "Life is better by the sea".

—Ano ang pinakamangmang na bagay na sinang-ayunan mong gawin?

—I once was asked (I would say forced) to dance part of the vals with the bride as the brother ran away to the bathroom. The family was super funny and it was a good memories for everyone I guess.

—Mayroon bang buhay pagkatapos ng kasal?

—Yes! party never ends!

—Mahilig ka ba sa mga aso at pusa?

—I like both, but I would say I'm more a dog person, even if I don't own one!

—Ang pinakamahalagang bagay sa buhay ay:

—Family and friends! and coffe! What would life be without them, right?

—Ang pinakanakakainis na bagay sa buhay ay:

—Did I already say how much I hate to get my taxes done?

—Mayroong ba sa iyong paligid na nais mong baguhin?

—I would like people to be more conscious about the environment!

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

—Action genre of course, it must be completely fun!