Fotograf Anton Yulikov

—Za prvé a především – koho můžete jmenovat jako nejlepšího fotografa ve vašem městě? :)

—I always say that each couple will find its own best photographer. There is a best photographer neither in Saint Petersburg nor in Singapore. There is only Your Master, chosen by your heart according to his style and creativity. At my master-classes, 12 people are taking pictures of the same setting, made by me, at the same time. They are taking pictures standing really close to each other – shoulder to shoulder, so to say. They are all in the same circumstances of light and time. Often they even use the same cameras. With modern equipment everyone has high-quality pictures, but the artistic characteristics of all the photographs are different. Everyone chooses his/her own composition of the scene. That is why it is very important to choose a photographer as a picture in the gallery.

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—I am too shy to answer this question honestly) Let the viewers decide)

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—My grandfather was a photographer. Developing films with him was an extremely inspiring activity. So, I can say with confidence that my passion for photography started when I was a child. Since 18 years old I have been actively demanded as a wedding photographer. I was getting my higher education in several areas at the same time back then. ---
Did I choose the type of photography? I think that people feel everything themselves and you become demanded exactly in that area, which is closer to your heart.

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—When you take pictures at the wedding, the client receives a thousand of technically good beautiful pictures. However, only 30 of them usually have something special! Magic – that is the most important thing in photography.

—Cestujete rádi?

—raveling is my passion. Travelling really charges you with inspiration for wedding photography. As a travel photographer I work in such countries as India, Burma, Tibet, Italy, Iceland, France and some African countries. Every year I organize trips to the most interesting and beautifully places on Earth where photographers can upgrade there level, take breathtaking photos that would definitely become a remarkable part of their portfolio and get some energy to create beautiful things.

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—I like the feeling of responsibility. Shootings can be very difficult and you have to be experienced in all types of photography. When you are going to take pictures at the wedding, it is always a challenge to yourself! There is only one day and you have no chance to shoot again, you just don't have the right to fail.

—Co se vám líbí nejméně na vaší profesi?

—There is one dangerous moment in the work of a wedding photographer, which I like a lot. When a photographer gets a certain level of proficiency, the feedbacks of the clients are always positive. It might cause vanity, which will stop you from further development. There is always an opportunity to grow and become better. I always come back upset from a shooting. I always have a feeling that I could have done more. You must always improve and work on yourself. It's a never-ending process.

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—It will transform into art. True masters will be valued highly. And the «basic» pictures will be taken by drones with artificial intelligence. Machines will never defeat human beings.

—Co je výjimečného na žánru fotografií, na který se specializujete?

—Wedding is a special day overall. And to be a part of this magic is the most valuable thing in wedding photography

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—12 years ago, when I started my career, it was painful for me to hear any criticism. Right now, if it's a constructive criticism – it's a fuel for the development of my skills.

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

—When you don't follow the trends, it's easier to predict them.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—Choose with your heart! Try to see a person behind his/her portfolio.

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

—To look at the taken pictures for too long instead of shooting.

—Jakých detailů, které obvykle projdou bez povšimnutí, si může fotograf všimnout?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—he experience of a photographer. Technical part of the picture. And talent, of course. By the way, I believe that you can develop it from year to year.

—Kdo může být podle vás symbolem 21. století?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Co chcete fotit?

—I want to keep taking pictures of beautiful weddings all around the world. Adventurous ethno-travel wedding is one of the most interesting areas in recent years, to my mind. There is an opportunity not only to take pictures, but also to feel the culture. I really like the weddings where love has united the representatives of two completely different cultures. And one respectfully penetrated into the family traditions of another.

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—There are no taboos in wedding photography. However, I am quite conservative in general)

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—I don't know

—Čeho se bojíte a proč?

—I worry a lot about the preservation of the whole shooting before I give it to the client. So I make many copies.

—Jaký byl nejpůsobivější okamžik ve vašem životě?

—The first wedding shooting. I took pictures of the wedding ceremony in the family of a priest and I was nervous. It was 13 years ago. I couldn't understand why I was entrusted with such a responsible task.

—Pokud byste byli animovaná, literární nebo filmová postava, kdo byste byli a proč?

—I am in love with Asian culture. So let it be the character of a movie about Kung Fu – IPman

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—God and family. Because they are the most important things in your life.

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Jaká je největší chyba, kterou jste kdy v práci udělali?

—I called a groom by his brother's name, which confused the bride a bit)

—Když cestujete, co si berete s sebou a proč?

—My experience taught me to be always ready for wedding shooting. It has happened many times that I had to quite my holiday and fly to a wedding shooting from there to another country.

—Existuje něco, co byste si byli raději nekoupili z vašich pomůcek, které vlastníte? A proč?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—I try to give the photographs to the clients during a personal meeting and always note, where the couple is especially delighted and where not. It helps you understand your weak points better.

—Čí práce vás ovlivnila nejvíce jako fotografa?

—Joe Buissink's master-class impressed me a lot.

—Jedna věc, kterou byste si přáli vědět, když jste začínali s focením?

—You will never stop being a photographer. It becomes a part of you.

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—God's beauty lies in the basis of everything. It unites everything, which is alive, and it has no boundaries or nationality.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—Love to what I am doing

—Měli vaši rodiče být méně nebo více přísní?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Pokud byste se mohli vrátit v čase, co byste udělali jinak?

—If I could take modern photo-equipment to the past, it would be exciting. I would surprise the whole world with the quality of digital photos.

—Co o životě na ostatních planetách?

—Life on other planets exists. There are definitely weddings there. And it means that they really need me there )))

—Kdo jsou vaši hrdinové?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Pro koho nemáte žádný respekt?

—I don't respect people who treat the animals badly.

—Co děláte ve svém volném čase?

—I travel with my family when I have spare time.

—Jakou vaši tvář nikdy neuvidí veřejnost?

—In the era of Instagram, all your personal life is open to everyone.

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Věříte v tradiční role mužů a žen?

—I think that every couple decides it on its own.

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—Yes, definitely

—Kde byste rádi žili?

—Where my family is.

—Co je ta nejhloupější věc, na kterou jste kdy přistoupili?

—To be a photographer at my brother's wedding))

—Existuje život po svatbě?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Máte oblíbený vtip? Povězte nám ho.

—There are too many of them.

—Máte rádi psy a kočky?

—I like animals very much. Not only cats and dogs.

—Koho nebo co nenávidíte?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—Love

—Nejotravnější věc v životě je:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Existuje něco, co byste chtěli změnit?

—irst of all, myself. I try to be better every day.

—Co byste chtěli změnit na sobě?

—I want to learn to take more masterpieces a minute.

—Co byste chtěli změnit ve světě?

—I take beautiful pictures. I am sure that it makes the families stronger.

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

—Just take wedding pictures. Commitment and hard work are 99% of the talent.

—Kdyby přišli na naši planetu mimozemšťané a vy byste byli první osobou, se kterou se potkají, co byste jim řekli?

—I would be happy to take pictures on your planet.

—Pokud byste měli natočit film, jakého žánru by byl?

—It would be the kind of recently released movie «Crazy Rich Asians»

—Zítra půjdu a udělám...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.