Fotograf Anton Yulikov

—Først og fremmest - hvem kan du navngive som den bedste fotograf i Singapore, Singapore? :)

—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.

—Er du fotogen?

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

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—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.

—Hvad er de vigtigste komponenter i et godt billede efter din mening?

—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.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—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.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—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.

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—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.

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—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.

—Hvad er der specielt ved den fotografigenre, du specialiserer dig i?

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

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—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.

—Er der nogen tendenser inden for fotografering?

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

—Hvad bør kriterierne være for en kunde, der skal vælge en fotograf?

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

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

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

—Hvilke detaljer, der som regel går ubemærket hen, vil en fotograf bemærke?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Hvad påvirker værdien af et foto? Hvilke elementer indeholder det?

—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.

—Hvilken person kan være symbolet på det 21. århundrede efter din mening?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Hvem vil du gerne fotografere?

—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.

—Har du nogen professionelle tabuemner?

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

—Hvem ville du gerne fotografere sammen med?

—I don't know

—Hvad bekymrer du dig om, og hvorfor?

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

—Hvad har været det mest imponerende øjeblik i dit liv?

—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.

—Hvis du var en animeret figur, en fiktiv person eller en person i en film, hvem ville du så være, og hvorfor?

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

—Hvem inspirerer dig i dit liv, og hvorfor?

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

—Hvordan definerer du succes? Hvordan måler du det?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Foretrækker du, at folk kan lide dig, eller at de respekterer dig?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Hvad er den største fejl, du nogensinde har begået i dit arbejde?

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

—Når du skal rejse, hvad tager du så med dig, og hvorfor?

—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.

—Er der noget, du ville ønske, du ikke havde købt blandt de tingester, som du ejer? Hvorfor?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Hvordan uddanner du dig selv til at tage bedre billeder?

—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.

—Hvis arbejde har haft størst indflydelse på dig som fotograf?

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

—Hvad er det eneste, du ville ønske, du vidste, da du begyndte at tage billeder?

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

—Hvad vil du gerne fortælle med dine fotografier?

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

—Hvad motiverer dig til at fortsætte med at tage billeder?

—Love to what I am doing

—Burde dine forældre have været mere eller mindre strikse?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Hvis du kunne gå tilbage i tiden, hvad ville du så gøre anderledes?

—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.

—Hvad med liv på andre planeter?

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

—Hvem er dine helte?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Hvem har du ingen respekt for?

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

—Hvad laver du i din fritid?

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

—Hvilken side af dig viser du aldrig offentligt?

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

—Hvornår er du helt tilfreds med dit arbejde?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Tror du på de traditionelle mande- og kvinderoller?

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

—Har du let ved at få nye venner?

—Yes, definitely

—Hvor vil du gerne bo?

—Where my family is.

—Hvad er det dummeste, du nogensinde har indvilget i at gøre?

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

—Er der liv efter ægteskabet?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Har du en yndlingsvittighed? Fortæl den til os.

—There are too many of them.

—Kan du lide hunde eller katte?

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

—Hvem eller hvad hader du?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Det bedste ved livet er:

—Love

—Det mest irriterende ved livet er:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Er der nogen ting rundt omkring, som du gerne vil ændre?

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

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre ved dig selv?

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

—Hvad vil du gerne ændre i verden?

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

—Kan du give et par råd til de fotografer, som lige er startet?

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

—Hvis nogle rumvæsner kom til jorden, og du var den første person, de mødte, hvad ville du så sige til dem?

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

—Hvis du bliver spurgt, om du vil indspille en film, hvilken genre vil det så være?

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

—I morgen tager jeg ud og...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.