Fotografo Anton Yulikov

—Prima di tutto - chi puoi definire come il miglior fotografo di 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.

—Sei fotogenico?

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

—Come sei entrato nell'industria della fotografia?

—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.

—Secondo te, quali sono le componenti più importanti di una bella foto?

—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.

—Ti piace viaggiare?

—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.

—Che cosa ti piace di più nella tua professione?

—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.

—Che cosa ti piace di meno nella tua professione?

—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.

—Quale sarà il futuro della fotografia?

—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.

—Cosa c'è di speciale nel genere di fotografia in cui sei specializzato?

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

—Come gestisci la critica?

—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.

—Ci sono determinate tendenze nella fotografia?

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

—Quali criteri dovrebbe utilizzare un cliente per scegliere un fotografo?

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

—Che cosa non è ammesso durante la ripresa fotografica?

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

—Quali dettagli, che solitamente passano inosservati, riesce a notare un fotografo?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Che cosa influisce sul valore di una foto? Quali sono le sue componenti?

—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.

—Secondo te, chi può essere considerato simbolo del XXI secolo?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Chi vorresti fotografare?

—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.

—Hai qualche tabù professionale?

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

—Con chi vorresti fare una sessione di ripresa fotografica?

—I don't know

—Che cosa ti fa preoccupare e perché?

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

—Qual è stato il momento più impressionante della tua vita?

—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.

—Se tu fossi un personaggio di cartone animato, libro o film, chi saresti e perché?

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

—Chi ti ispira nella vita e perché?

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

—Come puoi definire il successo? Come si misura?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Preferiresti essere amato o rispettato?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Qual è stato il più grande errore che hai commesso nel lavoro?

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

—Preparandoti per partire, che cosa metteresti in valigia e perché?

—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.

—Tra i gadget che possiedi, c'è qualcosa che vorresti non aver comprato? Perché?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Che formazione professionale segui per fare fotografie migliori?

—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.

—Il lavoro di chi ha avuto la maggiore influenza su di te come fotografo?

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

—Qual è l'unica cosa che vorresti aver saputo iniziando a scattare foto?

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

—Che cosa vuoi dire con le tue fotografie?

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

—Qual è la tua motivazione per continuare a scattare fotografie?

—Love to what I am doing

—Pensi che i tuoi genitori avrebbero dovuto essere più o meno severi?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Se potessi tornare nel passato, che cosa faresti in modo diverso?

—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.

—Che cosa pensi della vita su altri pianeti?

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

—Chi sono i tuoi eroi?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Per chi non hai rispetto?

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

—Che cosa fai nel tuo tempo libero?

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

—Quale lato di te non è mai visibile al pubblico?

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

—Quando ti senti completamente soddisfatto dal tuo lavoro?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Credi nei ruoli tradizionali di donne e uomini?

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

—Fai facilmente amicizia?

—Yes, definitely

—Dove ti piacerebbe vivere?

—Where my family is.

—Qual è stata la cosa più stupida che hai accettato di fare?

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

—Esiste la vita dopo il matrimonio?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Hai uno scherzo preferito? Raccontacelo.

—There are too many of them.

—Ti piacciono i cani o i gatti?

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

—Chi o che cosa odi?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—La cosa migliore nella vita è:

—Love

—La cosa più fastidiosa nella vita è:

—To write answers for an interview)

—C'è qualcosa intorno a te che vorresti cambiare?

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

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare in te stesso?

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

—Che cosa vorresti cambiare nel mondo?

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

—Puoi dare alcuni consigli ai fotografi alle prime armi?

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

—Se gli alieni dovessero arrivare sulla Terra e tu fossi la prima persona ad incontrarli, che cosa diresti?

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

—Se dovessi essere invitato a girare un film, di che genere sarebbe?

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

—Domani vado a fare...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.