Fotograf Jean Jacques Fabien

—Fotogenični ste?

—I would say half photogenic

—Kako ste ušli u svet fotografije?

—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.

—Šta smatrate da su ključni elementi dobre fotografije?

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

—Volite putovanja?

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

—Šta najviše volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—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...

—Šta najmanje volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—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.

—Kakva će biti budućnost fotografije?

—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".

—Šta je posebno kod vrste fotografije koja je vaša specijalnost?

—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, :-)

—Kako podnosite 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.

—Da li u fotografiji postoje trendovi?

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

—Šta treba da budu kriterijumi kada klijent bira 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.

—Šta treba izbegavati kod snimanja?

—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.

—Koje najčešće neprimetne detalje primećuje fotograf?

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

—Šta utiče na vrednost fotografije? Šta su njeni elementi?

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

—Za koju ličnost smatrate da bi mogla da bude simbol 21. veka?

—I don't know

—Koga biste želeli da fotografišete?

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

—Da li za vas u poslu postoji nešto zabranjeno?

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

—Sa kim biste želeli da sarađujete?

—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.

—Šta vas brine i zašto?

—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).

—Koji trenutak u vašem životu je bio najupečatljiviji?

—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.

—Koji lik iz crtaća, knjige ili filma biste bili i zašto?

—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.

—Ko vam je životna inspiracija i zašto?

—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.

—Šta za vas znači uspeh? Kako ga merite?

—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.

—Da li biste pre bili voljeni ili poštovani?

—I would say liked.

—Šta je najveća greška koju ste do sada napravili u poslu?

—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...

—Šta nosite sa sobom na putovanja i zašto?

—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.

—Da li ima nešto među vašim alatkama čiju kupovinu ste zažalili? Zašto?

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

—Kako se edukujete da biste bolje fotografisali?

—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.

—Čiji rad je najviše uticao na vas kao 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.

—Šta biste voleli da ste znali kad ste tek postali fotograf?

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

—Šta želite da poručite svojim fotografijama?

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

—Šta vas motiviše da se i dalje bavite fotografijom?

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

—Da li mislite da su vaši roditelji bili premalo ili previše strogi?

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

—Da možete da se vratite u prošlost, šta biste uradili drugačije?

—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.

—Šta mislite o životu na drugim planetama?

—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.

—Ko su vaši heroji?

—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.

—Prema kome nemate nimalo poštovanja?

—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.

—Kako provodite slobodno vreme?

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

—Koji deo sebe nikada ne pokazujete javno?

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

—Kad ste potpuno zadovoljni svojim radom?

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

—Da li verujete u tradicionalne uloge muškaraca i žena?

—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.

—Da li lako sklapate prijateljstva?

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

—Gde biste voleli da živite?

—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)

—Šta je najgluplja stvar u životu koju ste pristali da uradite?

—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....

—Da li postoji život posle braka?

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

—Imate omiljeni vic? Prepričajte nam ga.

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

—Da li volite pse ili mačke?

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

—Da li postoji neko ili nešto što mrzite?

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

—Najbolja stvar u životu je:

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

—Najiritantnija stvar u životu je:

—Routine, an office work,

—Da li ima nešto u vašem okruženju što biste promenili?

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

—Šta biste promenili kod sebe?

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

—Šta biste promenili u svetu?

—I would like the world to have faith in God

—Da li imate neki savet za fotografe koji tek počinju?

—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.

—Kad bi vanzemaljci došli na Zemlju i prvo sreli vas, šta biste im rekli?

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

—Kad bi vas zvali da snimite film, koji biste žanr izabrali?

—Epic and adventure.

—Od sutra ću da…

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