My first contact with a camera was for university projects, in 2004. With my partner, who is now my wife, we visited Otavalo, an ancestral city of indigenous people. The objective was to make an editorial project. She made the texts and I made the graphic part. Little by little, I was fusing design with photography. I never imagined I would became a wedding photographer one day.
I am from the center of the planet, from the navel of the world. I am from Quito, Ecuador, South America.
I wanted to be a drummer in a rock band. But, I was not born with the gift of music. Instead, I studied graphic design. I dreamed of illustrating comics and creating a fantasy world full of monsters, ghosts and superheroes.
My first contact with a camera was for university projects, in 2004. With my partner, who is now my wife, we visited Otavalo, an ancestral city of indigenous people. The objective was to make an editorial project. She made the texts and I made the graphic part. Little by little, I was fusing design with photography. I never imagined I would became a wedding photographer one day.
There are two tips that marked a before and after in my photography.
-Daniel Aguilar: “Composing is ordering. Clean your backgrounds”.
-Fer Juaristi: “Do not be a professional photographer, be a personal photographer. Follow your instinct, respect your personal tastes and that will be reflected in your work. You will find couples who like what you do. It’s ok not to be liked by everyone. “
Write, play, experiment, have fun and rock with light.
The most important thing is to be honest, honest with ourselves and with our clients. Be clear with them, that they know what you are passionate about and what to expect from your work.
Write, play, experiment, have fun and rock with light.
To exceed my expectations, to continue supporting my family with a camera and, of course, to be the father and husband that my family deserves.
Two weeks ago, I was in my office editing a wedding. My 7 year old daughter came in and said: “Oh dad, what a nice picture”. I asked her: “Why do you think it’s a nice picture?”
She replied: “Because it’s different. It is original”. That was the most glorious moment of my photographic career. I felt chills. I thought: “This is how photographers who win” important “prizes should feel when they are recognized all over the world”. When I hugged my daughter, I felt like the number 1 in the world.
Sharing is always important. I have many friends from other countries. I am always in contact to exchange experience. I ask them about their jobs. I try to comment their publications, because the support between us is fundamental.
In my city I have a strong friendship with my colleague Juan Pablo Velasco. When we can, we cover weddings together and we have a great time. We learn many things from each other. Sometimes, when you tell your wife about 35mm, openings, compositions, flash or natural light you look extraterrestrial. If you still do not have a photographer friend, find one soon and do not bore the family.
Never think of yourself as a superstar photographer. Always keep both of your foot go with your foot on the ground. You are not at a wedding just to cover your creative needs or win prizes. You are there to deliver memories of beautiful days. If they ask you to take the group photos, do it. If they ask you for pictures by tables, do it. Remember that you are at a wedding.
