Fotograf Jean Jacques Fabien

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—I would say half photogenic

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—I was passionate about photography since I was young. It's after looking at some stunning Wedding pictures done by top photographers that I was inspired to follow the same route. The freedom of creativity is what I enjoy the most into Wedding Photography.

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—I would say the light first. the way a subject is lit will make the picture attractive or repulsive. Then comes the subject itself.

—Cestujete rádi?

—I moderately love traveling. I drive a lot and do not enjoy traveling so much.

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—Freedom of creativity, woaww effect from client when he looks at his pictures, satisfaction when I download and see nice shots, freedom to organize my time as I want, never a routine, always different, meet great people...

—Co se vám líbí nejméně na vaší profesi?

—Sometimes very demanding which leaves me little space for family, having to recharge batteries every evenings, waiting for downloading pictures, sometimes chaining up days of shooting and having to drive long distances while being tired and sleepy.

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—Digital imaging has unleash creativity from photographers. I do not see it change when I see how people love pictures so much and love creative pictures. I sometimes fear that phones will replace proper cameras since it is already happening into the hotel industry nowadays. They less and less call upon professional photographers but rely on enthusiasts "instagrammers" to remain active on social networks and use phone pictures and vintage look to keep "in".

—Co je výjimečného na žánru fotografií, na který se specializujete?

—Freedom of creativity, magic moments, emotions and... clothes, special mood and atmosphere, being able to direct any kind of people from simple gentlemen and ladies to CEOs and Corporate directors to do whatever you want them to do, :-)

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—It depends. I'm very committed into my job and I'm very generous in what I do (always deliver more photos than promise). I cannot do this job halfway. Therefore, I don't like people criticizing what I do since they don't know how much I give into what i do.

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

—More and more vintage type photos, more back-lit type of pictures and of course more and more drone photos.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—Creativity, generosity, Easy contact to make the couple at ease, being able to handle crowds, people and situations to get great photos and reassure the couple.

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

—Getting distracted by people, girls, checking the phone at important moments, talk loud at official ceremonies... Totally prohibited to drink alcohol at a Wedding even if the couple proposes. Even after the duty, Never drink because We all have to go back home.

—Jakých detailů, které obvykle projdou bez povšimnutí, si může fotograf všimnout?

—Expressions, angles, mood, reflections, drop shadows, interesting shapes and figures...

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—Light, emotions, the moment and sometimes Black and white can make a pictures stand out.

—Kdo může být podle vás symbolem 21. století?

—I don't know

—Co chcete fotit?

—Prince William and Kate, some famous models in bridal dress, dynamic couples...

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—I never talk about religion or politics in a Wedding with anyone.

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—Some iconic Wedding photographers but also with a very good friend of mine who is also a photographer but who is currently not living in the same country than I. We started photography together but life has driven us on different paths. I would love to be able to shoot with him.

—Čeho se bojíte a proč?

—I'm worried about unexperienced newcomers who "steal" the work of genuine photographers, of this kind of "made in china" type of mentality which makes everything available at very low price and kills the value of genuine photographers (if you understand what I mean).

—Jaký byl nejpůsobivější okamžik ve vašem životě?

—Two times. When I had a great shooting session with a couple and downloading the pictures to see some iconic shots I took and see them appear on my screen and start to work them straight away. It's a great moment. Also when I deliver pictures to my clients and see there eyes sparkle when they look at the pictures and hear them say woawww.

—Pokud byste byli animovaná, literární nebo filmová postava, kdo byste byli a proč?

—Definitely the Mentalist. This assurance to depict people, know what they think, being able in a very smart way find a solution to a problem, never panic, having a talent for repartee, not scared to say or do weird things to finally sort out an issue.

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—God, Jesus, because I'm a believer and I strongly believe that God directs my path everyday. In many situations, I experienced "miracles". Sometimes in low season while the finances was very low, I had these unexpected calls from people I do not know and never met which hired me for a work and never saw them afterwards.

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

—I firmly believe that success is being confident and trusting in God who opens doors. In a more down to earth meaning is when you are wanted more and more by people of all social levels to do what you know the most.

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—I would say liked.

—Jaká je největší chyba, kterou jste kdy v práci udělali?

—Forgot to recharge batteries, Forgot Lens and accessories on a site, distracted to a point of not shooting an important event during a wedding (generally because of being too tired), forgot cards at home, Forgot to put fuel in the car for a long drive...

—Když cestujete, co si berete s sebou a proč?

—I usually take all of my equipment because I do not want on site needing something and it's not there. I sometimes have to force myself to bring less equipment for practical reasons because I'm always bothered wanting to do something and not having the gears to do it.

—Existuje něco, co byste si byli raději nekoupili z vašich pomůcek, které vlastníte? A proč?

—I never regret anything I buy because they are always useful at a stage.

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—I look at what other people do in order to be inspired (like on mywed). I spend a lot of time watching tutorials on editing on the web. I also try several functions on my camera in order to shoot in a smarter way at different occasions. For instance I like to shoot with off camera flash (portable studio flash) but I also force myself to shoot without flash in order to be more efficient in some occasions and get a different feel, mood and style.

—Čí práce vás ovlivnila nejvíce jako fotografa?

—Well all the works I see on popular Wedding Photographer Community such as mywed, fearless, best wedding photographers, etc... I do not have a specific preferred photographer but a lot of them.

—Jedna věc, kterou byste si přáli vědět, když jste začínali s focením?

—How to edit photos properly (too much colors, contrast and effects), how to shoot with straight lines (straight horizon, walls, furnitures and angles)

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—I want to transmit emotions, beauty, woaowww, on my photos. I want my pictures impact someone who sees it.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—Freedom of creativity and the hope to get a better pose, pictures, set, models, etc...

—Měli vaši rodiče být méně nebo více přísní?

—I'm happy the way they raised and the values they imparted me.

—Pokud byste se mohli vrátit v čase, co byste udělali jinak?

—My first quotations :-), the way I would tackle a project, more research for some type of photography. I learned a few things in pain and lost some projects when I started into photography because of my lack of experience.

—Co o životě na ostatních planetách?

—Do not think about it and I don't think there are any other form of life elsewhere. Anyway, even though there is, we will never know and never meet.

—Kdo jsou vaši hrdinové?

—People who give there lives away everyday for others, for animals, who can take a homeless person and take care of him, people who live for others and sacrifice their own comfort are real heroes for me.

—Pro koho nemáte žádný respekt?

—I do not respect arrogant people who think that the world belong to them or who do not have consideration to other human being who are socially lower.

—Co děláte ve svém volném čase?

—Music, walk in nature, watch the stars, camp, cook (i love cooking),

—Jakou vaši tvář nikdy neuvidí veřejnost?

—I don't know. Maybe my sensitivity to others.

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—When my clients are happy and congratulate me. This is the greatest satisfaction.

—Věříte v tradiční role mužů a žen?

—Yes I do. I actually believe that women are equally capable of doing what men do (I had 2 women managers when I use to work an office job and they were even better in what they were doing then a lot of men). However, i believe that A man cannot replace a Woman and vice versa. A father cannot be a mother and vice versa. When people try to invert this, it creates an imbalance in the family.

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—Fairly yes. I'm usually easy going and get on well with people.

—Kde byste rádi žili?

—In a rainless area, by the beach, with a nice wood or forest nearby, in a comfortable home (not necessarily big). On the coast of Mauritius (I actually live on the high grounds of Mauritius)

—Co je ta nejhloupější věc, na kterou jste kdy přistoupili?

—I once agreed to do a walking virtual tour project not even know what it would cost me in time and money. I regretted afterwards not having done some tests before. It was actually a failure....

—Existuje život po svatbě?

—Yes of course there is an even better life after marriage.

—Máte oblíbený vtip? Povězte nám ho.

—I do not have anything that comes to my mind now. It really depends on the mood.

—Máte rádi psy a kočky?

—I love dogs and cats. I have two dogs and one cat. I'm an animal lover.

—Koho nebo co nenávidíte?

—I hate tensions, confrontations, Jealousy, tense situations, shouts, etc...

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—To have faith, know God, be happy and have you family with you.

—Nejotravnější věc v životě je:

—Routine, an office work,

—Existuje něco, co byste chtěli změnit?

—I would have love the society to be more secured (no thieves, robbers, abuse an all kinds of pleas).

—Co byste chtěli změnit na sobě?

—I would like to be more generous and committed to others. Do good to others, not afraid to take actions to help the helpless.

—Co byste chtěli změnit ve světě?

—I would like the world to have faith in God

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

—Know your gears, develop your personality in order to make the couple at ease and secure, Be always concentrated in your job, be attentive to details.

—Kdyby přišli na naši planetu mimozemšťané a vy byste byli první osobou, se kterou se potkají, co byste jim řekli?

—Go back to where you are. We have enough issues here to add another major one...

—Pokud byste měli natočit film, jakého žánru by byl?

—Epic and adventure.

—Zítra půjdu a udělám...

—A photoshooting in a hotel which was booked 2 months ago. A couple from Europe for their Honeymoon.