Valokuvaaja Joe Miller

—Ennen kaikkea - kenet voit nimetä parhaaksi kuvaajaksi kaupungissasi? :)

—I don't see anyone as being better than anyone else. It comes down to a preference of style for clients. Everyone can be a photographer at some level of expertise, so I just prefer everyone getting out there and being creative.

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—Yes and no. Depends what mood you catch me in :)

—Miten päädyit valokuvausalalle?

—I studied photography at College with analog system cameras and had the pleasure of working with some of the industries top fashion and sports photographers.

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—Not using presets in post.

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—More than you could possibly understand. Current restrictions prevent this passion. I'll be back out there soon :)

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—Knowing I am doing a job that I am 100% confident in my own abilities due to my skillset and equipment. I've worked hard to get to a stage in life where I can run my own business and treat each client with exceptional customer service.

—Mistä pidät vähiten ammatissasi?

—The competitive nature of other photographers and the unrealistic valuation of some of their prices. It's best to be true to yourself with what you can afford to charge clients, but making sure the client gets value for their budget is imperative to keep a continued working relationship.

—Mikä on valokuvauksen tulevaisuus?

—Erm, more photos?

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

—Well, hard to say. I specialise in several genres of photography, so can't really answer this.

—Kuinka suhtaudut kritiikkiin?

—Very well. Life's too short to worry about harsh comments or concerns. I'm confident in my own abilities, so If there is a problem with my work, then I really have done something badly wrong, in which case I should face the criticism and rectify any issues for the next time.

—Onko valokuvauksessa trendejä?

—Plenty. You'll see them online.

—Minkä kriteerien perusteella asiakkaan pitäisi valita valokuvaaja?

—Portfolio, personality.

—Mikä on ehdottomasti kiellettyä kuvauksessa?

—Bullets?

—Mitkä yksityiskohdat, jotka yleensä jäävät huomaamatta, valokuvaaja voi tallettaa?

—Photographers are no different to other human beings.

—Mikä on ollut elämäsi vaikuttavin hetki?

—Having a concert image printed in 'Rolling Stone' magazine.

—Mikä motivoi sinua jatkamaan kuvausta?

—Making people smile. Simple.