Photographer Jesse La Plante

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Boulder, United States? :)

—I'm not telling.

—Are you photogenic?

—Only in the dark.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I used to work as a newspaper photographer, but I got sick of the 9-5 lifestyle. I started my wedding photography business in 2008.

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely. I've been to 18 foreign countries and all 50 United States. So far...

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Cool people and cool places.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Shitty people and shitty places.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I use it to get better.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes, but I avoid them like the plague.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Make sure you dig the work and that you click on a personal level.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—I have a chronic case of impostor syndrome.

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—Freedom. Being in a position where nobody holds sway over you.

—Is there anything among your gadgets that you wish you haven't bought? Why?

—Sometimes I'd like to throw my smart phone off a cliff.

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—That its ok to take shitty photos. Because you have to take a ton of shitty photos before you can capture the good ones.

—What about life on other planets?

—Foregone conclusion.

—Who are your heroes?

—Kurt Vonnegut, Aldous Huxley, Hunter S. Thompson, Ray Bradbury.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—POTUS 45

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Travel, ski, read books, watch movies...

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Never.

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—Hell no. This ain't the '50s.

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—Participate in a habanero pepper eating contest in college.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Sure.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—Two chemists walk into a bar. One orders H20. The other orders H20 too and dies.Sorry, that doesn't translate to written form. Hydrogen peroxide (H202) can kill you if ingested.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Both. But I'm allergic to cats. So dogs.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Overconfidence.

—The best thing in life is:

—Beer.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Tiny dogs that bark a lot.

—What would you like to change in the world?

—Anti-intellectualism.

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—Find inspiration from outside of the wedding industry.

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—Get out of here before someone shoots you.