摄影师Erik Kruthoff

—首先——您能否指出谁是来自多拉多, 波多黎各的最优秀的摄影师？:)

—I believe there is no set of criteria to judge who is "best". Different people want different things in their wedding photos and the goal is to find the best match for what you are looking for. I do know that I am good at what I do. If you like my style and vision than I am the best for you. All artists have to have at least a little bit of ego ;)

—您上相吗？

—A mentor of mine, Magnum Photographer David Alan Harvey, once taught me how to "see myself" in my work. If you are true to your inner voice and vision, you should be able to look at a photograph and instantly tell who made it. Good photography is a collaborative effort between the photographer and the subject. So, I guess the answer is yes :)

—您是如何进入摄影行业的？

—As a high school student I spent as much time in the dark room as possible, learning the craft of photography: Shooting, developing, and printing my own work on black and white film. My teacher identified a talent in me early on and I eventually came to make a career out of it. I couldn't ask for much more than making my passion into my job.

—在您看来，一张好的照片最重要的组成部分有哪些？

—It's a combination of three elements working in concert with one another: Light, composition, and moment. A good photo will elicit an emotional response from the viewer.

—您热爱旅行吗？

—Always! I am not a notch-in-the-belt type of traveler, though. I don't operate on a bucket list and instead prefer more meaningful travel and making human and cultural connections with the people and places I encounter. I enjoy a night at the pub chatting with locals over seeing a tour-bus tourist crowded monument or famous attraction.

—对于您的职业，您最喜欢什么地方？

—Capturing special moments and memories that will be looked at and enjoyed for many years to come.

—对于您的职业，您最不喜欢什么地方？

—Not really. Even during more challenging parts, I love to come up with solutions, be flexible and try new things.

—摄影的前景如何？

—I don't think it will change too much. Sure, trends will change but no camera or gadget or software can ever replace an artist's eye.

—您专长的摄影风格有什么特别？

—The pressure. You only have one shot at it and you never know what will be thrown your way. You have to be quick thinking and ready to adapt in any situation.

—您如何应对批评？

—When I was younger, not well. Now that I am a bit older and have a family, I have learned the value of keeping my mouth shut and becoming a better listener.

—摄影有什么趋势？

—I think too many wedding photographers go into a wedding with their own agenda. The have a shot list that they must do every time and think about their own portfolio instead of listening to the clients wants and personalities.

—客户选择摄影师时应该遵循什么标准？

—Ask to see entire galleries from a recent REAL wedding. Instagram and social media only showcase the best, most over the top images and many times come from stylized shoots of models. Have a meeting with them ahead of time to get to know each other. It's important to have this relationship.

—拍摄时绝不允许什么事情？

—Anything goes for me as long as it doesn't offend or hurt anyone. You have to be able to read the crowd and understand the sensibilities of your clients.

—有哪些摄影师可以捕捉的通常会被忽略的细节？

—Often times the best picture is behind the obvious action. I stay aware and on my toes to capture these little gems whenever possible.

—什么影响照片的价值？它的元素有哪些？

—A good photo makes an emotional connection with the viewer.

—在您看来，什么人可以成为 21 世纪的代表人物？

—I have no idea :/ I don't really idolize anyone in particular. I'm just trying to learn who I am and how I can contribute to this world.

—您想要为谁拍摄？

—Fun-loving adventurous couples. I have shot celebrities before and just just treat them like regular people. I don't get star struck and think of everyone as unique individuals with their own interesting story to tell.

—您有职业禁忌吗？

—If your clients like it, it's all good.

—您想与谁一起拍摄？

—My favorite wedding photographers: Fer Juaristi, Emin Kuliyev, Victor Lax

—您担心什么？为什么担心？

—I try not to worry whenever possible. I think every wedding photographer is a little worried of failure. Once I get the photos on my computer and see that I did my job, that goes away.

—在生命中，给您印象最深的时刻是什么？

—Meeting my wife and the births of my son and daughter.

—如果有机会成为一个动画、文学或电影人物，您想成为谁？为什么？

—Don Quixote

—在生命中谁鼓舞了您？为什么？

—My two kids, easily.

—您如何定义成功？如何衡量它？

—Creating meaningful art and making my clients happy. Always improving your self and honing your skills. There's no end or limit to learning.

—您非常受人喜欢或尊敬吗？

—Respected. I am very comfortable with who I am and how I work and want to remain true to myself.

—您在工作中犯过的最大错误是什么？

—Undervaluing the importance of having relationships with other industry professionals.

—当您准备去旅行时，要携带什么？为什么？

—A change of clothes and my camera. What else do you need?

—在您拥有的器材中，是否有一些是您后悔购买的？为什么？

—none.

—您如何提高自己以拍摄出更好的照片？

—I invest a lot of time in education to further my skills and vision. I study the works of the masters throughout the history of photography. I have been lucky enough to work alongside some of them. I go to at least one workshop each year to stay fresh and inspired to create.

—谁的作品对您作为摄影师的影响最大？

—Fer Juaristi, Emin Kuliyev, Victor Lax, Sam Hurd, Ryan Brenizer, Jose Villa

—开始拍摄时，您最想知道什么？

—Painting, Art History.

—您想对自己的照片说什么？

—A sense of shared humanity and an emotional connection.

—什么激励您继续拍摄下去？

—Always improving, always searching for the perfect light and the perfect moment.

—您的父母是否应该更严厉或变得温和一点呢？

—I love my parents. I wouldn't change a thing.

—如果能够回到过去，您会有什么不同的举动？

—Not major in Spanish in college, lol! Everything happens for a reason though and I have no regrets.

—对于其他星球上的生命，您有何看法？

—of course.

—谁是您的英雄？

—My mentor and teacher, David Alan Harvey. We share kindred spirits.

—您不尊重谁？

—I'm not a hater and won't even go there :)

—您在业余时间会做什么？

—Enjoying life with my family, travelling, listening to music, watching films, playing sports.

—公众从不会看到您的哪一面？

—I am who I am. Don't want to be anything but me.

—什么时候您对自己的作品完全满意？

—Once I have the photos loaded into my computer and go over them for the first time and choose images for the sampler gallery to send to the couple.

—您主张男人和女人的传统角色吗？

—no

—您很容易就会交到朋友吗？

—yes

—您想生活在什么地方？

—On an island in warm weather

—结婚之后生活的质量高吗？

—Sure.

—您有最喜欢的玩笑吗？请告诉我们。

—I still remember what my grandfather told me before he kicked the bucket.He said,
"I wonder how far I can kick this bucket."

—您喜欢狗还是喜欢猫？

—Dogs, though I like both.

—您讨厌谁，或者厌恶什么？

—No way. I respect everyone.

—生活中最美好的事情是：

—People, nature, and shared human experiences.

—生活中最让人烦心的事情是：

—Hate and divisiveness.

—您是否想改变周围的一些事情？

—Showing people the beauty that's all around us.

—您希望改变自己的哪些方面？

—Maybe a few years younger? Everything hurts more now, lol!

—您希望改变世界什么地方？

—To have people see the humanity in those they disagree with.

—对于刚入行的摄影师，您能提供一些建议吗？

—Keep improving yourself.

—如果外星人来到地球并且您是他们见到的第一个人，您会跟他们说什么？

—Have a beer!

—如果您被邀请去拍一部电影，您希望是什么流派？

—Drama

—明天我会去做...

—I will be attending an open critique at a local art gallery to get feedback on a book I am working on.