Photographer Elie Damas

—Are you photogenic?

—I don't think so. I am not very good at taking the pose, i prefer much more to be on the other side of the camera.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Not thanks to the relations :) I don't know anyone in the wedding world. Passion of photography brought me here.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Light, posing, action, composition, focus, post-processing... a good photo is the result of many things working well together.

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes I am the kind of people who likes to go out and see new things.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The challenge. Doing photography at professional level requieres commitment, and there is no limit...

—What do you like least about your profession?

—When I have to do something I alrealdy done before.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I don't believe that film will continue to progress. I think that photographers wil focus on styling and posing more and more.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—There's everything in wedding photography, reportage, portrait, details, emotions...

—How do you handle criticism?

—Is it from my clients or not ? Because just my clients matters.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Film is a big trend now. But I don't think it's a good thing for clients : it increases the price drastically, and the goal is mostly to remove the editing work of the photographers.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—The style of the photos. Do you like emotions or fashion ? Do you like light and airy or moody ?

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Thinking about something else...

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?

—Contrast of light and color temperature !

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—I think that elegance is the most important when it comes to the value of a photo.

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—I don't believe in people but on whqt they produce.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Nice and sincere couples.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I don't think so.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Greg Finck. He's my favorite photographer.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—The weather. I still can't control it :D

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Every sunsets.

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—Indiana Jones. I like adventure, when it's finishing well :)

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Intellectuals, they know so much, I wish I know as much as them.

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—I think that success is when you are satisfied with what you do. That can happen anytime.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—I wish people to like my photography, so "liked".

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—I never do big mistakes :D

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—My smartphone. There's everything you need on a smartphone when you travel.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Books, workshops, internet, there are many ways of improving your skills.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Jose Villa, Greg Finck.

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—Camera doesn't matter.