Fotograaf Maaris Tölp

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

—The one who inspires the most. Since there are quite many of them, I think it would be unfair to bring out just one of them

—Kas sa oled fotogeenne?

—I think so, but one can never be completely satisfied with hew own photos

—Kuidas sa sattusid fotograafiamaailma?

—After photographing on racing track and doing family photoshoots for 2 years, I felt that wedding photography might be my thing. So when two of my friends got married, they asked me to photograph their wedding and also allowed me to share these photos. I think starting to work in wedding industry is one of the best decision I've ever made

—Mis on sinu arvates hea foto kõige olulisead komponendid?

—Emotion is the main thing. But also composition and light to create mood

—Kas sulle meeldib reisida?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige rohkem meeldib?

—I love making people happy with photos.
Also, the emotional part of weddings is my fuel

—Millisena näed sa fotograafia tulevikku?

—May be we can take photos with our eyes or mind? Too futuristic?

—Mis on sinu fotograafiažanris erilist?

—You have only one opportunity to get "that" photo. You can not just repeat that day. So the responsibility is really there.
But also, there are lots of more emotions in weddings, in every way. More joy, more tears...everything.

—Kuidas sa suhtud kriitikasse?

—Of course it's emotionally difficult to deal with it , but also, when that criticism is constructive, it helps to become better and its a good thing. So while it can make sad, it also makes you become thankful for that criticism

—Kas fotograafias on teatud trende?

—Right now more and more photographers retouch their photos to have warm and vintage colors. It looks pretty although it's not my style

—Millised peaksid fotograafi valides olema kliendi kriteeriumid?

—1) Style of photos – both color, catching emotions, composition
2) How photographer communicates
3) You should also ask to see some full galleries of weddings

—Mida pildistades kindlasti ei tohiks teha?

—Being rude. Also taking photos while someone is eating, because no one can look pretty and enjoy their meal at the same time.

—Mis teeb fotost väärtusliku? Mis elemendid on olulised?

—Emotion. It's the most important thing. Photo has to have emotion in it or it has to create one

—Kas sul on teatud ametialaseid tabusid?

—Changing the background completely when retouching. I normally don't do that , but sometimes its necessary

—Mis on olnud su elu kõige kõige muljetavaldavam hetk?

—Every day is a new adventure. Every day you have an opportunity to make something even better. So I think also right now is that moment.

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

—Toothless a ka Nightfury from "How to Train Your Dragon". Smart and sweet

—Kes sind su elus inspireerib ja miks?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Kuidas sa defineeriksid edu? Kuidas sa seda mõõdad?

—Success is when you accomplish something you wanted, also when you make someone happy

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

—That is a difficult question. Both are important , but I think that You affect more people, when You are respected. Because then You can create work that is both respected and loved.

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

—Booking two full day weddings on the same day. Luckily I discovered it 6 months before these weddings so one of them could easily find new photographer.

—Mida sa endaga reisides kaasa võtad ja miks?

—Both cameras and at least 4 of my main lens. But in addition a laptop and at least one hard drive for making copies of photos.

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

—Macro rings because the real macro lens are so much better

—Kuidas sa ennast koolitad, et paremaks fotograafiks saada?

—I study other photographers work and organize model photoshoots few times a year to test something new

—Kelle töö on sind kui fotograafi kõige rohkem mõjutanud?

—There are so many of them, but lately I've been keeping my eye on Lupascu's work.

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

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Millal sa oled oma tööga täiesti rahul?

—When my client is more than happy, their friends love my work also, and I have accomplished my goals

—Kas pärast abielu on elu?

—Of course. Wedding should be part of our life, but marriage can be even more exciting

—Kas sa võiksid anda mõned näpunäited alustavatele fotograafidele?

—Make sure You write everything down You know about Your couple and their wedding. You will need it

—Homme hakkan ma...

—Tomorrow I will finish retouching one wedding, create a photo album of antoher one, upload photos to my blog, play with my daughter, visit a friend :D I would do more, but there are only 24 hours in a day