Fotograf Anton Yulikov

—Först och främst - vem kan du nämna som den bästa fotografen 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.

—Är du fotogenisk?

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

—Hur började du inom 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.

—Vilka är enligt dig de viktigaste komponenterna för ett bra fotografi?

—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.

—Älskar du att resa?

—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.

—Vad gillar du mest med ditt yrke?

—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.

—Vad gillar du minst med ditt yrke?

—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.

—Hur kommer framtiden för fotografering att se ut?

—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.

—Vad är det speciella med den fotografigenre du specialiserar i?

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

—Hur hanterar 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.

—Finns det några trender inom fotografering?

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

—Vad bör kriterierna vara för en kund som ska välja en fotograf?

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

—Vad är absolut inte tillåtet under fotograferingen?

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

—Vilka detaljer kan en fotograf fånga som vanligtvis går obemärkta?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Vad påverkar fotots värde? Vilka är dess element?

—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.

—Vilken person tycker du symboliserar 2000-talet?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Vem vill du fotografera?

—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 några professionella tabun?

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

—Vem skulle du vilja fotografera med?

—I don't know

—Vad oroar du dig över och varför?

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

—Vilket är det mest imponerande ögonblicket i ditt 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.

—Om du vore en animerad, litterär eller filmkaraktär, vem skulle du vara och varför?

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

—Vem är din inspirationskälla i livet och varför?

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

—Hur definierar du framgång? Hur mäter du framgång?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Föredrar du att vara omtyckt eller respekterad?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Vilket är det största misstaget som du har gjort på jobbet?

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

—Vad tar du med dig och varför när du är ute och reser?

—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.

—Äger du en gadget som du önskar att du inte hade köpt? Varför?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Hur utbildar du dig själv för att bli en bättre fotograf?

—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.

—Vems arbete har haft störst inflytande över dig som fotograf?

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

—Finns det någonting specifikt som du önskar att du visste när du började fotografera?

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

—Vad försöker du säga med dina fotografier?

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

—Vad motiverar dig att fortsätta att ta bilder?

—Love to what I am doing

—Borde dina föräldrar ha varit mer eller mindre strikta?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Om du kunde resa tillbaka i tiden, vad skulle du göra annorlunda?

—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.

—Tror du att det finns liv på andra planeter?

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

—Vilka är dina hjältar?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Finns det någon person som du inte har någon respekt för?

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

—Vad gör du på fritiden?

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

—Har du någon sida som du aldrig visar upp offentligt?

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

—När är du fullständigt tillfredsställd med ditt arbete?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Tror du på de traditionella mans- och kvinnorollerna?

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

—Är det enkelt för dig att skaffa vänner?

—Yes, definitely

—Var skulle du vilja bo?

—Where my family is.

—Vad är det dummaste som du någonsin har tackat ja till?

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

—Finns det ett liv efter äktenskapet?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Har du ett favoritskämt? Berätta det för oss.

—There are too many of them.

—Gillar du hundar eller katter?

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

—Vem eller vad hatar du?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Det bästa med livet är:

—Love

—Det mest irriterande med livet är:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Finns det någonting runt omkring dig som du skulle vilja ändra på?

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

—Finns det någonting om dig själv som du skulle vilja ändra?

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

—Vad vill du ändra på i världen?

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

—Kan du ge några råd till nya fotografer?

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

—Om utomjordingar skulle komma till jorden, och du är den första personen som de träffar, vad skulle du säga till dem?

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

—Om du skulle bli tillfrågad att spela in en film, vilken genre skulle det vara?

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

—Imorgon kommer jag att...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.