Fotograaf Anton Yulikov

—Ennekõike - keda sa nimetaksid parimaks fotograafiks oma linnas? :)

—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.

—Kas sa oled fotogeenne?

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

—Kuidas sa sattusid fotograafiamaailma?

—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.

—Mis on sinu arvates hea foto kõige olulisead komponendid?

—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.

—Kas sulle meeldib reisida?

—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.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige rohkem meeldib?

—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.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige vähem meeldib?

—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.

—Millisena näed sa fotograafia tulevikku?

—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.

—Mis on sinu fotograafiažanris erilist?

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

—Kuidas sa suhtud kriitikasse?

—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.

—Kas fotograafias on teatud trende?

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

—Millised peaksid fotograafi valides olema kliendi kriteeriumid?

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

—Mida pildistades kindlasti ei tohiks teha?

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

—Mis võiksid olla need detailid, millele tavaliselt tähelepanu ei pöörata, kuid mida fotograaf võib märgata?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Mis teeb fotost väärtusliku? Mis elemendid on olulised?

—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.

—Milline inimene on sinu arvates 21. sajandi sümbol?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Keda sa sooviksid pildistada?

—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.

—Kas sul on teatud ametialaseid tabusid?

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

—Kellega koos sa tahaksid pildistada?

—I don't know

—Mille pärast sa muretsed ja miks?

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

—Mis on olnud su elu kõige kõige muljetavaldavam hetk?

—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.

—Kui sa oleksid tegelane multikast, raamatust või filmist, siis kes sa oleksid ja miks?

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

—Kes sind su elus inspireerib ja miks?

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

—Kuidas sa defineeriksid edu? Kuidas sa seda mõõdad?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Kas sa tahaksid, et sa pigem meeldiksid inimestele või et nad austaksid sind?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Mis on suurim viga, mida sa töötades oled teinud?

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

—Mida sa endaga reisides kaasa võtad ja miks?

—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.

—Kas sul on mõni vidin, mida sa omad, aga sooviksid, et poleks ostnud? Miks?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Kuidas sa ennast koolitad, et paremaks fotograafiks saada?

—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.

—Kelle töö on sind kui fotograafi kõige rohkem mõjutanud?

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

—Mis oleks see üks asi, mida sa sooviksid, et oleks teadnud enne fotograafiaga alustamist?

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

—Mida sa oma fotodega öelda soovid?

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

—Mis motiveerib sind fotograafina jätkama?

—Love to what I am doing

—Kas sa arvad, et sinu vanemad oleksid pidanud sinuga olema rangemad või leebemad?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Kui sa saaksid ajas tagasi minna, mida sa teeksid erinevalt?

—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.

—Kas sa arvad, et teistel planeetidel on elu?

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

—Kes on su kangelased?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Keda sa ei austa?

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

—Mida sa vabal ajal teed?

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

—Millist poolt sinust avalikkus kunagi ei näe?

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

—Millal sa oled oma tööga täiesti rahul?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Kas sa usud meeste ja naiste traditsioonilistesse rollidesse?

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

—Kas sa leiad kergesti sõpru?

—Yes, definitely

—Kus sa tahaksid elada?

—Where my family is.

—Mis on kõige rumalam asi, mida sa kunagi oled nõustunud tegema?

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

—Kas pärast abielu on elu?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Kas sul on lemmiknali? Räägi see meile.

—There are too many of them.

—Kas sulle meeldivad koerad või kassid?

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

—Keda või mida sa vihkad?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Parim asi elus on:

—Love

—Kõige ärritavam asi elus on:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Kas sa näed oma ümber midagi sellist, mida sa tahaksid muuta?

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

—Mida sa iseenda juures tahaksid muuta?

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

—Mida sa maailmas tahaksid muuta?

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

—Kas sa võiksid anda mõned näpunäited alustavatele fotograafidele?

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

—Kui Maale saabuksid tulnukad ja sina oleksid esimene inimene, keda nad kohtaksid, mida sa neile ütleksid?

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

—Kui sul oleks võimalik vändata film, siis mis žanrist see oleks?

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

—Homme hakkan ma...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.