—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Riga? :)

—Rolf Vendis – according to LKFA.lv awards 2018

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Listen to your heart, and just imagine your self on my photos ;)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—It was a point to start, so I've been recommended, and it was good first experience

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes I am! Because I know how to get a stunning picture, and I can show and teach it to my clients!

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—The most important is to send a message that you will feel the atmosphere of that day.

—Do you love traveling?

—​Yes! I can travel all year, but only if I’m with my family. Travelling with them is the most valuable thing for me.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—People, that see my pictures are saying – WOW! you got that image for us! That's wonderful! Thank you!

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Deadlines, I'm trying my best that it won't get me in frustration. Also, I’m getting better and better every time.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I'm open for crytics.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I hope that I will be involved in it!

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Always smile! remember it!

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—focus on your commitment with your promise to your couple..

—What will be the future of photography?

—The Photographers with personal approach to their couple, never stop studying about "the skill", and always happy in the middle of their "battle", i think they will always noticed on the wedding photographers top list..

—Are you photogenic?

—Of course..hahahaha

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Moments and Lighting

—Do you love traveling?

—A lot...specially with my 2 incredibles kids..

—What do you like most about your profession?

—When you in the middle of a couple's "big day", which is their once in a lifetime moment, their 100% effort will boost your passion to photograph beyond the limit..!!

—How do you handle criticism?

—Listen carefully, make some noted, and fix it

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Forget to bring your camera hahahahahhaha...

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—The emotional of happiness..That tears, laugh and hug tells everything in every pictures we capture..And every wedding have their own special story..

—What do you worry about, and why?

—become old, it might be a little bit difficult to make some low angle picture hahahahahahaha...

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—When i see for the first time my first daughter

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Bride and groom should choose the one that they trust.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—in 2005 one of my best friend introduce me to photography, we shoot everything. Until in 2007 my partner and I found our passion to shoot wedding only

—Are you photogenic?

—I believe every body, including me, has their own charms. And the man behind the lens should find it

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—for me light and emotion two most important to make a good photo

—Do you love traveling?

—being a wedding photographer has made me travel almost all continent. And I love traveling, especially capturing couples with different countries and cultures. but home still the best place on earth for me.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I am doing the thing that I love, and meeting new people on their happiest day. Plus I can travel around the world.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—sometimes I need to travel with long period of time (more than 2 weeks), I must leave my family.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I believe critics are one of ways for me to become better.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—besides bride and groom portraits, I restrained my self to direct the event. Because I believe in real moment.

—What will be the future of photography?

—it will be borderless industry. An example from our own experience: A couple live in london, booked indonesian wedding photographer and the wedding in africa.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—for me personally, as wedding photographer I get to applied my knowledge in landscape, product, fashion and interior photography. So it is always challenging, and I race with time.