Photographer Koda Weddings

—Unang una sa lahat - sino ang papangalanan mo na pinakamahusay na photographer sa 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.

—Ikaw ba ay photogenic?

—I'd like to think so.

—Paano ka nagsimula sa industriya ng photography?

—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.

—Ano ang mga mahahalagang bahagi ng isang magandang larawan sa iyong opinyon?

—The story.

—Mahilig ka ba maglakbay?

—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.

—Ano ang pinakagusto mo sa iyong propesyon?

—Meeting new people and telling their wedding story.

—Ano ang hindi mo gusto sa iyong propesyon?

—The Hong Kong heat during a busy wedding day.

—Ano ang magiging kinabukasan ng photography?

—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.

—Ano ang espesyal sa kategorya ng photography kung saan ka dalubhasa?

—Capturing moments that will live on forever.

—Paano ka tumatanggap ng pagpuna?

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

—Mayroon bang mga trend ang photography?

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

—Ano ang dapat na pamantayan ng isang customer sa pagpili ng photographer?

—Do they like the portfolio.

—Ano ang mga bagay na dapat iwasan kapag kumukuha ng larawan?

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

—Ano ang mga detalye na kadalasan ay hindi napapansin na napapansin ng photographer?

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

—Ano ang mga umiimpluwensya sa kahalagahan ng isang larawan? Ano ang mga element nito?

—The people. The moment. The timing.

—Sinong tao ang sumisimbolo sa ika-21 siglo sa iyong opinyon?

—Elon Musk.

—Sino ang gusto mong kuhaan?

—The Royals.

—Mayroon ka bang mga propesyonal na ipinagbabawal?

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

—Sino ang gusto mong makasama sa pagkuha ng larawan?

—Jonas Peterson. Changed the wedding industry IMO.

—Ano ang ikinababahala mo, at bakit?

—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.

—Ano ang pinakahanga-hangang pagkakataon sa iyong buhay?

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

—Kung ikaw ay isang kartun, libro o karakter sa pelikula, sino ang gugustuhin mong maging at bakit?

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

—Sino ang nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iyong buhay at bakit?

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

—Paano mo binibigyang kahulugan ang tagumpay? Paano mo tinitimbang ito?

—Providing for your family. Living for your family.

—Mas pipiliin mo bang magustuhan o nirerespeto?

—Respected.

—Ano ang pinakamalaking pagkakamali ang nagawa mo sa trabaho?

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

—Kapag ikaw ay naglalakbay, ano ang dinadala mo at bakit?

—Camera. Speaks for itself.

—Mayroon ka bang kahilingan na hindi mo pa nabibili maliban sa mga gadget na mayroon ka? Bakit?

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

—Paano mo tinuturuan ang sarili mo na kumuha ng mas magagandang mga larawan?

—Research research research. Oh and Mike and Tom.

—Kaninong mga gawa ang may malaking nagimpluwensiya sa iyo bilang photographer?

—Jonas Peterson.

—Ano ang isang bagay na nais mong malaman noong nagumpisa ka sa pagkuha ng mga larawan?

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

—Ano ang nais mong sabihin sa iyong mga larawan?

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

—Ano ang nag-uudyok sa iyo na ipagpatuloy ang pagkuha ng mga larawan?

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

—Ang iyong magulang ba ay dapat naging mas o hindi gaanong istrikto?

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

—Kung maaari mong balikan ang nakaraan, ano ang babaguhin mo?

—Become a wedding photographer sooner.

—Paano naman ang buhay sa ibang mga planeta?

—Got to be. Elon will find.

—Sino ang iyong mga bayani?

—Mum, Dad... Brother. Maybe.

—Kanino ka walang respeto?

—People that don't listen.

—Ano ang iyong ginagawa sa iyong bakanteng oras?

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

—Anong bahagi mo ang hindi nakikita ng publiko?

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

—Kailan ka ganap na nasisiyahan sa iyong trabaho?

—Never. Surely.

—Naniniwala ka ba sa tradisyunal na mga papel para mga sa lalaki at babae?

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

—Mabilis ka ba makipagkaibigan?

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

—Saan mo gustong manirahan?

—Bali

—Ano ang pinakamangmang na bagay na sinang-ayunan mong gawin?

—Work for free. Not every time.

—Mayroon bang buhay pagkatapos ng kasal?

—Yes.

—Mayroon ka bang paboritong biro? Sabihin mo sa amin.

—Comedy isn't my skillset.

—Mahilig ka ba sa mga aso at pusa?

—Dogs all day.
Cats all night.

—Sino o ano ang iyong kinasusuklaman?

—Playing Basketball badly.

—Ang pinakamahalagang bagay sa buhay ay:

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

—Ang pinakanakakainis na bagay sa buhay ay:

—Missing out on the perfect shot.

—Mayroong ba sa iyong paligid na nais mong baguhin?

—More family time.

—Ano ang nais mong baguhin sa iyong sarili?

—Not really.

—Ano ang nais mong baguhin sa mundo?

—Poverty.

—Maaari ka bang magbigay ng mga tip para sa mga photographer na nagsisimula pa lamang?

—Build your portfolio every single day.

—Kung ang mga alien ay pumunta sa Earth at ikaw ang una nilang makikilala, ano ang sasabihin mo sakanila?

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

—Kung ikaw ay tatawagin upang mag-shoot ng pelikula, ano ang magiging kategorya nito?

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

—Bukas ako pupunta at gagawa...

—A wedding.