Фотограф Anton Yulikov

—Перше і найважливіше - кого ви можете назвати найкращим фотографом у вашому місті? :)

—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.

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

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

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—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.

—Якими, на вашу думку, є найголовніші складові гарної фотографії?

—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.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

—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.

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—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.

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—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.

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

—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.

—Що робить жанр фотографії, в якому ви знімаєте, особливим?

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

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—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.

—Чи є якісь тренди у фотографії?

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

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

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

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

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

—Які деталі, що, зазвичай, проходять непоміченими, може «зловити» фотограф?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Що впливає на цінність фотографії? Якими є елементи цього?

—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.

—Яка людина, на вашу думку, може бути символом 21-го століття?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Кого ви бажаєте сфотографувати?

—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.

—Чи маєте ви якісь професійні табу?

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

—З ким ви хотіли б пофотографувати?

—I don't know

—Про що ви хвилюєтесь і чому?

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

—Який момент є найбільш вражаючим у вашому житті?

—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.

—Якщо ви були б персонажем мультика, книги або фільму, ким саме ви були б і чому?

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

—Хто надихає вас у вашому житті і чому?

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

—Як ви визначаєте успіх? Як ви його вимірюєте?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Ви надали б перевагу тому, щоб вас любили чи все-таки поважали?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Якою була найбільша помилка, якої ви припустилися на роботі?

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

—Коли ви збираєтесь у подорож, що ви берете з собою і чому?

—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.

—Чи є щось серед гаджетів, які вам належать, що ви воліли б краще не купувати? Чому?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Як ви вчитесь робити гарніші знімки?

—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.

—Чиї роботи найбільше вплинули на вас, як на фотографа?

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

—Про яку одну річ ви хотіли б знати, коли розпочинали знімати фотографії?

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

—Що ви хочете сказати за допомогою ваших фотографій?

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

—Що мотивує вас продовжувати робити знімки?

—Love to what I am doing

—Чи вашим батькам варто було б бути більш чи менш суворими?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Якщо ви могли б повернутися назад у часі, що б ви зробили інакше?

—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.

—А як щодо життя на інших планетах?

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

—Хто є вашими героями?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Кого ви не поважаєте?

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

—Чим ви займаєтесь у свій вільній час?

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

—Який ваш бік публіка ніколи не бачить?

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

—Коли ви повністю задоволені своєю роботою?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Чи ви вірите у традиційні ролі чоловіків та жінок?

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

—Чи ви легко заводите друзів?

—Yes, definitely

—Де ви хотіли б жити?

—Where my family is.

—Який найбезглуздіший вчинок ви коли-небудь погодилися вчинити?

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

—Чи є життя після укладення шлюбу?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Чи є у вас улюблений жарт? Розкажіть нам.

—There are too many of them.

—Ви любите собак чи котів?

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

—Кого або що ви ненавидите?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Найкраща річ у житті - це:

—Love

—Те, що найбільш дратує в житті:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Чи є щось таке навколо вас, що б ви хотіли змінити?

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

—Що б ви хотіли змінити в собі?

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

—Що б ви хотіли змінити у світі?

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

—Чи могли б ви дати кілька порад фотографам, які тільки починають свій шлях?

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

—Якщо іншопланетяни завітають на Землю, і ви будете першою людиною, яку вони зустрінуть, що ви їм розповісте?

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

—Якщо вас запросять знімати кіно, якого жанру воно буде?

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

—Завтра я піду і...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.