Interview with Michael Saab

This month’s featured photographer is Michael Saab. Michael is a wedding photographer located in Montego Bay Jamaica. He shoots Destination Weddings throughout the Caribbean.

Q. What did you want to be when you grew up?

A. At age 13 or 14 I clearly remembered wanting to become a soldier. I joined the Jamaica Defense Force in 1987.

Q. Where did you grow up?

A. I grew up in Port Antonio, Jamaica.

Q. Your favorite subject to photograph?

A. People

Q. What camera/s do you shoot with?

A. I currently use a Nikon D3 with Canons for backups.

Q. Your most awkward photography moment?

A. Not remembering a Bride’s name during our portrait session.

Q. The hardest part of your job.

A. Choosing photos after a wedding.

Q. The easiest part of your job?

A. Having my wife shoot with me.

Q. Your favorite movie of all time?

A. Any movie with Jackie Chan.

Q. Your favorite meal?

A. Chicken especially when jerked boston style.

Q. Who do you most admire? Why?

A. In terms of wedding photography I admire Brooks and Leigh Whittington for their creative photojournalist approach to weddings. I admire James Natchwey for his courage in capturing some of the most intriguing images I have ever seen. I admire my grandfather for his simple way of life. He never had much but he was always happy and content.

Q. What will you be doing 5 years from now?

A. Shootings weddings I hope.