Фотограф Joe Miller

—Перше і найважливіше - кого ви можете назвати найкращим фотографом у вашому місті? :)

—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.

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

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

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—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.

—Якими, на вашу думку, є найголовніші складові гарної фотографії?

—Not using presets in post.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

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

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—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.

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—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.

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

—Erm, more photos?

—Що робить жанр фотографії, в якому ви знімаєте, особливим?

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

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—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.

—Чи є якісь тренди у фотографії?

—Plenty. You'll see them online.

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—Portfolio, personality.

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

—Bullets?

—Які деталі, що, зазвичай, проходять непоміченими, може «зловити» фотограф?

—Photographers are no different to other human beings.

—Який момент є найбільш вражаючим у вашому житті?

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

—Що мотивує вас продовжувати робити знімки?

—Making people smile. Simple.