Fotografer Anton Yulikov

—Pertama-tama – menurut Anda, siapa fotografer terbaik di Singapura, Singapura? :)

—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.

—Anda fotogenik?

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

—Bagaimana awal Anda masuk ke bidang fotografi?

—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.

—Apa komponen terpenting dari foto yang baik menurut Anda?

—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.

—Anda suka bepergian?

—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.

—Apa yang paling Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

—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.

—Apa yang paling tidak Anda suka tentang profesi Anda?

—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.

—Bagaimana masa depan fotografi?

—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.

—Apa yang istimewa dengan genre fotografi kekhususan Anda?

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

—Bagaimana Anda menangani 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.

—Adakah tren dalam fotografi?

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

—Apa yang seharusnya menjadi kriteria bagi pelanggan dalam memilih fotografer?

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

—Hal-hal apa yang harus dihindari saat pemotretan?

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

—Detail apa yang umumnya lewat tanpa disadari yang tertangkap oleh fotografer?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Apa yang memengaruhi nilai sebuah foto? Apa saja elemen-elemennya?

—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.

—Siapa yang dapat menjadi simbol abad ke-21 menurut pendapat Anda?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Siapa yang ingin Anda jepret?

—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.

—Anda memiliki tabu profesi tertentu?

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

—Dengan siapa Anda ingin menjepret?

—I don't know

—Apa yang Anda khawatirkan, dan mengapa?

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

—Apa momen paling mengesankan dalam hidup Anda?

—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.

—Jika Anda karakter kartun, buku, atau film, siapakah Anda dan mengapa?

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

—Siapa yang menginspirasi Anda dalam hidup dan mengapa?

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

—Bagaimana Anda mendefinisikan kesuksesan? Bagaimana Anda mengukurnya?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Anda lebih senang disukai atau dihormati?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Apa kesalahan terbesar yang pernah Anda lakukan di tempat kerja?

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

—Saat Anda akan bepergian, apa saja barang yang Anda bawa dan mengapa?

—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.

—Di antara gadget yang Anda miliki, adakah yang Anda harap tidak pernah Anda beli? Mengapa?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Bagaimana Anda mengajari diri sendiri untuk mengambil gambar yang lebih baik?

—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.

—Karya siapa yang paling memengaruhi Anda sebagai fotografer?

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

—Apakah satu hal yang Anda harap Anda tahu saat mulai mengambil foto?

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

—Apa yang ingin Anda katakan dengan foto-foto Anda?

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

—Apa yang memotivasi Anda untuk terus mengambil gambar?

—Love to what I am doing

—Apakah orang tua Anda seharusnya lebih atau tidak terlalu ketat?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Jika Anda dapat kembali ke masa lalu, apa yang akan Anda lakukan secara berbeda?

—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.

—Bagaimana tentang kehidupan di planet lain?

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

—Siapa saja pahlawan Anda?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Siapa yang tidak Anda hormati?

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

—Apa yang Anda lakukan di waktu luang?

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

—Sisi diri Anda manakah yang tidak pernah dilihat orang?

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

—Kapan Anda merasa benar-benar puas dengan pekerjaan Anda?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Anda percaya akan peran tradisional untuk pria dan wanita?

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

—Anda mudah menjalin pertemanan?

—Yes, definitely

—Di mana Anda ingin tinggal?

—Where my family is.

—Hal terbodoh apa yang pernah Anda setujui untuk dilakukan?

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

—Adakah kehidupan setelah pernikahan?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Anda punya lelucon favorit? Beri tahu kami.

—There are too many of them.

—Anda suka anjing atau kucing?

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

—Siapa atau apa yang Anda benci?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Hal terbaik dalam hidup itu:

—Love

—Hal paling menjengkelkan dalam hidup adalah:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Adakah hal di lingkungan sekitar yang ingin Anda ubah?

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

—Apa yang ingin Anda ubah dalam diri sendiri?

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

—Apa yang ingin Anda ubah di dunia ini?

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

—Dapatkah Anda memberi kiat untuk fotografer yang baru saja memulai karier?

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

—Jika alien mendatangi Bumi dan Andalah orang pertama yang mereka temui, apa yang akan Anda katakan pada mereka?

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

—Jika Anda dipanggil untuk mengambil gambar film, apakah genrenya?

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

—Besok saya akan pergi...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.