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

—I think that we all want to say ourselves but really the best wedding photographer is the one the best fits the style of what the bride and groom are looking for. But as far as artistic, creative, documentary wedding photography, it's got to be me ;)

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

—Stay away from Pinterest and keep it real. Real is always better. Make sure they do research and spend the money. This is the ONE area you don't what to skimp out on. If the bride and groom set a budget and it turns out that wedding photographers cost more, well than it's time to change the budget as well. Don't try to work with it. Make sure you see at least 2 full weddings. Photographers only want to show you their best.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—It looked like a lot of fun! I wanted to approach it differently than your "traditional" wedding photographer. It really paid off :)

—Are you photogenic?

—It depends on who's taking them.

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

—Moment, Light and Composition.

—Do you love traveling?

—I love it!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Trying to make a picture. It's a challenge that is highly rewarding.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—I am very hard on myself and by far my worst critic. But it's this that keeps me pushing, improving my eye and making better photographs.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I like it. As long as it's coming from the right people/places.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Hopefully more documentary and true to life. There are a lot of clichés that are so unnecessary.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Ruining moments to make something cheesy.

—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!

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

—Personality and photographic style. Make sure you like both.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Backwards through the fashion and editorial industry that I grew up as a photographer in Calgary. I moved to Ottawa and applied my talents on the wedding industry with the photography skills I learned in the fashion industry.

—Are you photogenic?

—I believe we are all photogenic. Beauty starts on the inside and it radiates out.

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

—Capturing the life force behind my subjects.

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely YES.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Th formula for photography stands true and consistent, lighting composition exposures so that supports my need for consistency BUT I love the variation I find in locations, clients and every project is just that little bit different to keep me excited about creating images and capturing life changing moments.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—The paperwork.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Constuctively.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—A bad attitude.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I see wedding photography as an editorial. I LOVE documenting the day in the life elements at each wedding. Wedding photography progress's as does the world around us.

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

—The people I get to meet. Capturing moments for them to look back on for years to come.