Of course, I work with professional equipment. Good cameras, lighting and lenses are important. But honestly: The best camera is useless, if the mood isn’t right.
People rarely remember after a shoot which technology was used. But they remember very clearly how they felt. Whether they were tense. Whether they could relax. Whether they felt comfortable.
That's exactly why a good picture often emerges between the actual shots. During a conversation. Between two poses. In a small, genuine moment.
For me, photography is not just about beautiful pictures. But about, giving people a good feeling in front of the camera. Because that's exactly what you see later in the photos.