攝影師 Mark Fierst

—首先─您認為誰是明尼亞波里斯, 美國最優秀的攝影師呢？ :)

—I think Erin Johnson is the best wedding photographer in the Twin Cities. She has been doing it for many years and has a brand that is uniquely hers.

—您上相嗎？

—No, lol. That's why I'm behind the camera.

—您如何開始從事攝影行業？

—I've always loved taking pictures, and a friend suggested that I do photograph friend's wedding. The rest is history!

—您認為一張好照片裡最重要的元素有哪些？

—1. Good use of light
2. A photo existing within the context of a story
3. Intentionality

—您熱愛旅行嗎？

—I LOVE to travel!

—您最喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

—I love meeting, working with, and becoming friends with new people. I also love being able to capture a moment that can end up meaning the world to a bride, a groom, a couple, a family member, or a friend.

—您最不喜歡這個職業的哪個部分？

—I don't like it when some photographers make it more about themselves and their "art" than the needs and desires of the couple.

—攝影的前景如何？

—I honestly don't think much will change. I think weddings have some deep rooted traditions that will alway exist. If you're focus in wedding photography isn't people, you will not have success. And the underlying truths about relationships and love will never change.

—您擅長的攝影類型有什麼特別之處？

—Being able to capture a moment that resonates with a couple is one of the best part of my job.

—您如何應對批評？

—I take all criticism seriously. Sometimes it has complete merit. Sometimes it doesn't. Being able to honestly and humbly tell the difference is the key to growth.

—攝影有什麼潮流？

—There are trends in any business. Again, being able to tell which trends have merit is key to sustainability.

—客戶選擇攝影師的標準有哪些？

—1a. The Photographer's style of photographs.
1b. The personal connection you feel with the photographer.

—拍攝時應該避免哪些事項？

—I think most things are on the table. I really try to capture the day as it unfolds, so laughter, tears, the ugly cry; those things are free game. Of course unflattering poses should always be avoided. And every now and then, there is that awkward moment between a family member that you just let pass.

—什麼事物會影響照片的價值？它包含了哪些因素？

—The more emotion in a picture the better.

—您認為哪個人可以被視為21世紀的代表人物？

—I hope it can be Jesus. Religious significance aside, his teachings are universal: love your neighbor, love your enemy, acceptance, forgiveness, accountability. I also think the concept of putting your faith in something larger than yourself creates a humility that our world is in desperate need of.

—您想拍誰？

—People having fun.

—您有任何職業禁忌嗎？

—Shooting with my camera at an angle.

—您想和誰一起拍攝？

—Annie Liebovitz

—您會擔心什麼？為什麼？

—Every time I send the link to the wedding gallery to the couple, I always worry that they won't like their pictures. I always have the fear that they won't like them. I guess that fear always pushes you to be the best you can be on the wedding day though.

—您人生中印象最深刻的一刻是什麼？

—Probably my wedding. The fact that another human would want to spend forever with me is pretty amazing ;)

—如果您是個卡通、小說或電影角色，您想成為誰？為什麼？

—Winnie the Pooh. Simple. Carefree. One moment at a time.

—誰能在生命中激發您的靈感？為什麼？

—My wife. My kids. Jesus.

—您如何定義成功？您會怎麼衡量它？

—One review at a time.

—您是希望被喜愛或是被景仰呢？

—I think they go hand in hand.

—您在工作上犯過最大的錯誤是什麼？

—I lost a memory card once. (I found it 2 months later though)

—當您要去旅行時，您會帶什麼？為什麼？

—I always pack too much. I always want to be prepared for whatever might happen.

—您如何學習拍出更好的照片呢？

—Copy others, lol. But honestly, look at the work of others, find what inspires you, learn how to do it.

—身為攝影師，誰的作品對您影響最大？

—Jeannine Pohl, another Twin Cities photographer. She has mentored be immensely, and most of what I am good at is because of her.

—哪件事是您希望從開始拍照時就知道的？

—When I first started, I had no clue how focal length affected depth of field.

—您想用自己的照片說些什麼？

—I would like to say that I knew who the couple was at their core.

—讓您持續拍照的動力是什麼？

—I am always searching to find that perfect moment.

—您的雙親應該更加或是更不嚴厲呢？

—Less strict.

—如果能回到過去，您會有什麼不同舉動呢？

—I would start photography as a career sooner. But then again, life experiences have made me the photographer I am now.

—您對在其他星球上的生命有什麼看法呢？

—The chances are miniscule.

—您空閒時會做些什麼？

—If it has anything to do with sports, I am probably doing it. Netflix has also played a bigger role for me and my wife lately.

—您的哪一面是公眾不曾看到過的？

—The private side.

—您什麼時候會對自己的作品完全滿意？

—I'm satisfied when the bride is satisfied!

—您認可男女性的傳統角色嗎？

—I believe in traditional roles. I believe in non-traditional roles.

—您容易交到朋友嗎？

—I feel that I can connect with and relate to new people very well. Everyone has different standards and definitions of friends, but I feel I can be friends with most people.

—您希望在哪裡生活？

—I would love to live in Chicago. I love the energy of the city, yet it still has Midwestern values.

—您曾同意嘗試過最愚蠢的事是什麼？

—Answering all of these questions, lol. I think there is value that you can take from any experience, even the bad ones.

—結婚後還有人生嗎？

—Ummmm....

—您有最愛的笑話嗎？請告訴我們。

—Can't share publicly.

—您喜歡狗還是貓？

—Dogs.

—您討厭誰或什麼？

—Hate? I don't know if I "hate" anything or anyone. I have a lot of pet peeves though; that's for sure.

—人生中最棒的事是：

—Bacon.

—人生中最煩人的事是：

—Haterz.LOL

—您希望改變自己的哪一點？

—the number of fat cells, lol.

—您希望改變世界的哪些方面？

—More love. Less hate.

—您能為新進攝影師提供一些建議嗎？

—Trust yourself. Don't settle.

—如果外星人來到地球，而您是他們第一個遇見的人，您會跟他們說什麼？

—Go back.

—如果您被邀請去拍攝電影，那會是什麼類型的電影呢？

—Romantic Comedy.

—明天我會去做...

—...all the things I didn't do today.