攝影師 Steve Wheller

—您上相嗎？

—I don't think so unless you catch me in a drunken moment :-)

—您如何開始從事攝影行業？

—I suppose a lot like everyone else. Started doing photography as a hobby, photographing the landscape around Wales and then covered a friends wedding and then the story begins.

—您認為一張好照片裡最重要的元素有哪些？

—Capturing the moment as it happens. A good photo should evoke the emotion of what happened in the exact moment the shutter was pressed. It should tell a story and leave memories for the people in the photo

—您熱愛旅行嗎？

—I love travelling to different destinations and exploring the history, landscape and architecture and where possible use these in my photos to portray a story.

—您最喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

—Meeting new people all the time

—您最不喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

—The long days

—攝影的前景如何？

—Who know's. Everyone's a photographer these days. I think technology is going to take over. I think wedding photography is not just about taking pictures is interacting with people on the day, making sure the day goes smoothly and capturing the day as the couple expect with a little spice thrown in. Everyone can take a picture but not everyone can evoke emotion.

—您擅長的攝影類型有什麼特別之處？

—It is one of chance to capture someone's day as it happens. Hopefully they only get married once and I am there to record their day. I think if the couple looks back at my photos and it brings a smile to their face then I have done my job.

—您如何應對批評？

—I think quite well, initially it's a hit in the stomach but this drives me on to become a better photographer.

—攝影有什麼潮流？

—Not sure

—客戶選擇攝影師的標準有哪些？

—That they like the photographs first, then meet the photographer to see if they gel. You need to get on with your photographer as you're with them all day. Make sure the style of photography reflects their personality and don't be afraid to ask questions.

—拍攝時應該避免哪些事項？

—Nothing

—通常不會被注意，但攝影師卻能留意的細節有哪些呢？

—I think you have to have the eye to see what is going to happen and when it's going to happen plus have the ability to react to the quick changes in light and weather. That's where experience comes in, you only have one chance you have to nail it there and then.