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Q: You do a lot of projects for the hotel industry, locations and weather conditions seem to be a crucial aspect to your success. How do you handle these unpredictable factors? That%u2019s why a production team is crucial. My team is the best in the business worldwide, with no comparison. They strategize down to the last detail, and preparing plan B and C is crucial so there is very little, if any, wasted time and resources when weather conditions are not ideal. We also travel with very powerful lighting systems so if needed we can duplicate any lighting effect.Q: You had an opportunity to work with some of the most influential and biggest ce- lebrity names around, such as Bill Clinton, Angelina Jolie, Michael Jackson and more. How much time do you typically have with a celebrity? When working with celebrities, much of the dy- namic depends on what they%u2019re willing to reveal or share during our time together. Their com- fort level and willingness to engage often dictate the tone and outcome of the session.Q: How do you put people at ease to capture their personalities during a session? I treat everyone the same: respectfully, giving them their space, and making sure they know I%u2019m not a paparazzi, I%u2019m getting paid to make them look good. I have never had a bad experience. It%u2019s very important that your clients see direction and determination; it projects security and knowledge.Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of? My son, AndresQ: What was the most significant visual moment in your life? Looking at our clients%u2019 reactions viewing our finished works. It%u2019s a culmination of all the hard work, creativity, and collaboration that goes into each project. Seeing their excitement and satisfaction confirms that we%u2019ve not only met but exceeded their expectations.Q: What%u2019s the thing you most hope to accomplish? Continue to listen and then act according to my style. Never sell out. Never compromising my artistic integrity to appease passing trends or external pressures is a philosophy that has guided me throughout my career. My aim is to remain true to my creative vision and the values that define my work, always upholding authenticity and originality in every project I un- dertake. I firmly believe in the importance of maintaining that genuine connection with my art and with those who appre- ciate my work, as it is this essence that drives my passion for photographyQ: Where do you see yourself in 5 years with your career? In 5 years, I want to be doing the same we do today, surrounded by my team. We are family.18 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 38