ALEJANDRO PEREIRA

THE INTERVIEW

Who is Alejandro Pereira?

Just someone in love with women.

Where do you call home?

Difficult question as I have been living in
many places but I think home is where you are
living right now… so that’s Madrid.

How did you get into photography?

I guess I was just playing around with my
first camera and I never stopped.

As you look through the viewfinder, what is the
most critical moment in the capture of your image?

When I am shooting I pray to get the right image…
an image with soul, but that only happens if the
model is the right one and that does not happen
every time.

What do you think makes a truly memorable photo?

That depends on the eye of the person who sees it,
but for me a photo is memorable when it captures
your attention for more than a second and makes
you feel something.

What does fashion mean to you?

Not much.

What’s the craziest/funniest thing that ever
happened in one of your shoots?

Once we were shooting in the forest with a small
river and the make up artist ended up falling
in the cold water trying to rescue a small dog.

What photographers from the past or present
have influenced you the most?

Purienne, David Bellemere

What has been your favorite photo location or session?

A location where nature reaches the beauty
of the model I am shooting.

What type of cameras do you shoot with?

Just one… Canon 5D

If you had to choose one lens which one would
it be and why?

Canon 85mm L

What is your favorite photography accessory,
other than your camera?

My sunglasses.

How important is Photoshop in your final images?

Unfortunately a lot.

Do you play music while shooting?
If so, what are you playing right now?

Music is 70% of a good photo. It depends
if I am on a job doing fashion or doing
my personal shootings.

What advice do you have for somebody
who wants to pursue photography?

Try it and don’t worry about what camera
you can afford. It’s not about the camera,
it’s about the passion and your eye.
Trust me, the camera is the last thing
for you to worry about.

What lies ahead for you?

I am wondering the same.