Fotograf Koda Weddings

—Først og fremmest - hvem kan du navngive som den bedste fotograf i Hong Kong, Hong Kong? :)

—The best wedding photographer in Hong Kong... Hmm that's a tough question. There are so many different styles in the wedding photography community and I have to say that KC is my inspiration.

—Er du fotogen?

—I'd like to think so.

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—I started shooting fashion and contemporary design shows. It was a great way to start as wedding photographer as it introduced me to photography and capturing people.I quickly moved into advertising and marketing before forming Jeremy Wong Weddings. Now one of Hong Kong's top wedding photography studio.

—Hvad er de vigtigste komponenter i et godt billede efter din mening?

—The story.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—I have been lucky enough to travel all over the world capturing pre weddings. From Bali to the Cotswolds my travel has allowed me to meet many wonderful couples and photograph in some of the worlds most amazing locations.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—Meeting new people and telling their wedding story.

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—The Hong Kong heat during a busy wedding day.

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—With cameras getting better and better I believe that guests are the future of wedding photography. In my opinion it will come a point when a couple books a professional photography studio like JWW purely for the photoshoot. While anyone can take a decent photo, capturing the perfect photo at the perfect time will ever remain a skillset.

—Hvad er der specielt ved den fotografigenre, du specialiserer dig i?

—Capturing moments that will live on forever.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—Of course. Without criticism you will never become a better wedding photographer.

—Er der nogen tendenser inden for fotografering?

—Trends come and go however the principle philosophy of capturing photos that our couples love will remain forever.

—Hvad bør kriterierne være for en kunde, der skal vælge en fotograf?

—Do they like the portfolio.

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

—Over shooting. Take your time and capture the perfect shot. One amazing photo will live longer in the memory that 1000 bad ones.

—Hvilke detaljer, der som regel går ubemærket hen, vil en fotograf bemærke?

—The big picture. In our opinion the guest should enjoy a wedding. Its the skill of the photographer to see the bigger picture.

—Hvad påvirker værdien af et foto? Hvilke elementer indeholder det?

—The people. The moment. The timing.

—Hvilken person kan være symbolet på det 21. århundrede efter din mening?

—Elon Musk.

—Hvem vil du gerne fotografere?

—The Royals.

—Har du nogen professionelle tabuemner?

—Not really. Be professional. Take good photos and the couple will love you.

—Hvem ville du gerne fotografere sammen med?

—Jonas Peterson. Changed the wedding industry IMO.

—Hvad bekymrer du dig om, og hvorfor?

—My studio has shot hundreds if not thousands of weddings. Every single time we deliver a wedding to a couple there is always that tiny moment of hesitation. Will they like the photos???1000 weddings, 1000 happy couples.

—Hvad har været det mest imponerende øjeblik i dit liv?

—Working for Danny Boyle during the London 2012 opening ceremony.

—Hvis du var en animeret figur, en fiktiv person eller en person i en film, hvem ville du så være, og hvorfor?

—Pikachu. Absolutely no idea why. I just love him.

—Hvem inspirerer dig i dit liv, og hvorfor?

—Family, Friends, Brides, Grooms, People who live life to the fullest.

—Hvordan definerer du succes? Hvordan måler du det?

—Providing for your family. Living for your family.

—Foretrækker du, at folk kan lide dig, eller at de respekterer dig?

—Respected.

—Hvad er den største fejl, du nogensinde har begået i dit arbejde?

—Thinking I could do everything by myself and in turn, not putting my trust in people.

—Når du skal rejse, hvad tager du så med dig, og hvorfor?

—Camera. Speaks for itself.

—Er der noget, du ville ønske, du ikke havde købt blandt de tingester, som du ejer? Hvorfor?

—In car phone holder. Found out my car already had one.

—Hvordan uddanner du dig selv til at tage bedre billeder?

—Research research research. Oh and Mike and Tom.

—Hvis arbejde har haft størst indflydelse på dig som fotograf?

—Jonas Peterson.

—Hvad er det eneste, du ville ønske, du vidste, da du begyndte at tage billeder?

—The couple is the most important person. Please your couples and you will live happy.

—Hvad vil du gerne fortælle med dine fotografier?

—I don't want to say anything. I just want our clients to love their images.

—Hvad motiverer dig til at fortsætte med at tage billeder?

—Our couples. The reaction on a brides face when we present her pre wedding shoot is priceless.

—Burde dine forældre have været mere eller mindre strikse?

—Ask me. Less. Ask them. More. They are probably right.

—Hvis du kunne gå tilbage i tiden, hvad ville du så gøre anderledes?

—Become a wedding photographer sooner.

—Hvad med liv på andre planeter?

—Got to be. Elon will find.

—Hvem er dine helte?

—Mum, Dad... Brother. Maybe.

—Hvem har du ingen respekt for?

—People that don't listen.

—Hvad laver du i din fritid?

—Watch films and travel. Planning locations is also fun.

—Hvilken side af dig viser du aldrig offentligt?

—Stressed. I like to remain as composed as possible at all times.

—Hvornår er du helt tilfreds med dit arbejde?

—Never. Surely.

—Tror du på de traditionelle mande- og kvinderoller?

—I believe you should do what makes you happy without making other people unhappy.

—Har du let ved at få nye venner?

—Yes. 1000 weddings. 1000 couples. 999999999 new friends.

—Hvor vil du gerne bo?

—Bali

—Hvad er det dummeste, du nogensinde har indvilget i at gøre?

—Work for free. Not every time.

—Er der liv efter ægteskabet?

—Yes.

—Har du en yndlingsvittighed? Fortæl den til os.

—Comedy isn't my skillset.

—Kan du lide hunde eller katte?

—Dogs all day.
Cats all night.

—Hvem eller hvad hader du?

—Playing Basketball badly.

—Det bedste ved livet er:

—Free.
*** The best things in life ARE***

—Det mest irriterende ved livet er:

—Missing out on the perfect shot.

—Er der nogen ting rundt omkring, som du gerne vil ændre?

—More family time.

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre ved dig selv?

—Not really.

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre i verden?

—Poverty.

—Kan du give et par råd til de fotografer, som lige er startet?

—Build your portfolio every single day.

—Hvis nogle rumvæsner kom til jorden, og du var den første person, de mødte, hvad ville du så sige til dem?

—If you could just put your arms around each other. Ok now smile.

—Hvis du bliver spurgt, om du vil indspille en film, hvilken genre vil det så være?

—Whatever Danny Boyle is working on. Probably James Bond.

—I morgen tager jeg ud og...

—A wedding.