Fotograf Vasilis Liappis

—Za prvé a především – koho můžete jmenovat jako nejlepšího fotografa ve vašem městě? :)

—There are many talented wedding photographers in Greece, and in Athens particularly. Not trying to be politically correct, it is just the truth. I have to pick from so many. One of my favorites is Aristotelis Nikolaides.

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—I am very photogenic, especially behind my camera!

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—I started as a photography student, back in 1998, working at the same time as an assistant in a commercial studio. Since then, I have tried and worked in many genres of professional photography industry, with the latest being the wedding photography, which I practice for more than 6 years now.

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—Less is more, first and foremost, and secondly, a good communication of feelings from the subject.

—Cestujete rádi?

—I love traveling and always looking forward to it. If I can achieve traveling and work, I'm a happy man!

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—Connecting with new people, couples and professionals.

—Co se vám líbí nejméně na vaší profesi?

—The weight of equipment I have to carry around

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—I believe that as photography evolves, so do professionals. So, that being said, I see more professionalism and lots of beautiful and unique images!

—Co je výjimečného na žánru fotografií, na který se specializujete?

—Communication with ordinary people, like me will be the first thing, and the second one is that for a special day in people's lives, I become part of that day!

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—I love criticism in a polite manner. Always makes things evolve in a better way.

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

—Trends come and go, but a good photo is always good, no matter how many years pass.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—First of all, I believe that both parties should have some common ground. Besides the budget and services provided, the photographer and the client should get along well. That is the first thing I tell my new clients, when I get a request for a booking. I like to meet them first, and if we get along well, from the first meeting, then everything else is doable. Of course, quality of services provided, professionalism and discretion play an equally important role in choosing a photographer.

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

—Not to be distracted by anything, not to be rude to anyone, not to be nervous or anxious by any circumstances that may occur.

—Jakých detailů, které obvykle projdou bez povšimnutí, si může fotograf všimnout?

—Reactions of guests in a wedding, beautiful light (reflections, backlight, sidelight etc), shapes and all kinds of things that can form a good composition for a photograph.

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—How interesting the subject is, what makes it pop inside the photo, which are the secondary elements that help the subject, and of course the quality of light used.

—Kdo může být podle vás symbolem 21. století?

—The common man, you and me.

—Co chcete fotit?

—I want to take photos of my girlfriend, just because she never lets me!!! The most difficult subject I ever met, lol!

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—I always, always arrive at least half an hour earlier than agreed, always deliver earlier than agreed as well.

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—I would love to shoot with George Pahountis, a fellow Greek photographer, with whom I have the same origins as well. Island of Karpathos that is.

—Čeho se bojíte a proč?

—I worry much about intolerance, because that makes people hateful, and in history the examples are more than enough that show where this has brought mankind.

—Jaký byl nejpůsobivější okamžik ve vašem životě?

—The first time I traveled by my self. I loved the feeling of freedom to chose what I'd do next. It was also a good chance to discover myself and to think deep about many things that concerned me at that time.

—Pokud byste byli animovaná, literární nebo filmová postava, kdo byste byli a proč?

—As a child, I loved reading a comic series, named "Lucky Luke", by a Belgian artist Morris. I loved the fact that he was efficient no matter the circumstances he had to face each time, he was lonely with a horse as his only friend, and always, riding towards the sunset as a lonesome cowboy.

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—My recently gone Father, because he was a fighter, nothing was given easily to him in life, but he gave too much to me, nevertheless.

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

—Success for me is doing something that people appreciate. I am happy if the people I work with are happy. Money is important of course, but as long as I get along, I don't mind that much. I'm a simple person, living a simple life. No fancy lifestyle here.

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—I prefer to be respected, not only because it is more difficult, but because it is more substantial in my opinion.

—Jaká je největší chyba, kterou jste kdy v práci udělali?

—I gave too much of my effort, without being appreciated.

—Když cestujete, co si berete s sebou a proč?

—A cell phone, my camera equipment and a pair of good walking shoes, because all I do is searching online where is the next interest point for shooting, and then I go there on foot, just not to miss any parts of my way there.

—Existuje něco, co byste si byli raději nekoupili z vašich pomůcek, které vlastníte? A proč?

—I'm not a compulsive buyer, so, everything I buy is for a reason, and being used.

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—I love watching webinars and of course study other photographers work, either on social media or other platforms. Through the years I discovered that being interested in more than one genre in photography, keeps me motivated, and I certainly am not fatigued by my work.

—Čí práce vás ovlivnila nejvíce jako fotografa?

—When I started, I loved Edward Hopper's paintings. Victor Lax is one of my favorites, but I also admire and being influenced from many other styles as well. Lately I admire many Scottish photographers, because of the dark and moody pictures they make, in such dramatic landscapes. I really wish I could visit Scotland one day!

—Jedna věc, kterou byste si přáli vědět, když jste začínali s focením?

—That it's not that easy as it seems. It is an art, and as such, it takes a long way to master the craft, lots of patience, exercise, and many different aspects that you need to learn and exceed to.

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—I want to bring out a positive feeling, sometimes surrounded by a much darker mood. Only to emphasize that there is always hope in the end of the tunnel.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—Every photo is different than the previous one taken. That only, is enough not to make me bored of what I do.

—Měli vaši rodiče být méně nebo více přísní?

—I think they raised me to be a good person, so I think they made a pretty good job in terms of strictness.

—Pokud byste se mohli vrátit v čase, co byste udělali jinak?

—I definitely would like to have studied more, in a university, far away from my city.

—Co o životě na ostatních planetách?

—Who am I to answer such kind of a question? I believe it's possible though.

—Kdo jsou vaši hrdinové?

—Every day people are my heroes.

—Pro koho nemáte žádný respekt?

—Mostly politicians, but just to be safe don't want to name any lol!

—Co děláte ve svém volném čase?

—Landscape photography is my no.1 hobby. Besides that I love swimming and being near the sea in general.

—Jakou vaši tvář nikdy neuvidí veřejnost?

—I'd rather not answer LOL!!!

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—Once I get feedback from my clients. Until then, I always am anxious and uncertain.

—Věříte v tradiční role mužů a žen?

—I'll say just this one sentence. I'm the king in the kitchen.

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—Friends with the real significance of the word, no, but I love to interact with new people all the time.

—Kde byste rádi žili?

—In a Greek island, surrounded by the sea.

—Co je ta nejhloupější věc, na kterou jste kdy přistoupili?

—I agreed to drive in a remote and full of turns road, after a wild night out, and just a day before I give my driving license tests.

—Existuje život po svatbě?

—If there's a will, there's always a way. So, my answer is yes, of course.

—Máte oblíbený vtip? Povězte nám ho.

—Knock knock....

—Máte rádi psy a kočky?

—More of a dog person here.

—Koho nebo co nenávidíte?

—I hate arrogance and intolerance. Two of the worst characteristics in my opinion, a person could have.

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—Life by itself is a miracle. But besides that, all the things you get to learn, see, live, feel, laugh for or cry for... Life is good!

—Nejotravnější věc v životě je:

—Getting up very early in the morning... :-P

—Existuje něco, co byste chtěli změnit?

—Yes, traffic jams...

—Co byste chtěli změnit na sobě?

—I would like to reduce my stress levels.

—Co byste chtěli změnit ve světě?

—Hatred of any kind is the thing I would eliminate, if I could.

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

—Never give up, never listen to people who tell you that you are not the right person for such a job. Persist and love every moment of what you do.

—Kdyby přišli na naši planetu mimozemšťané a vy byste byli první osobou, se kterou se potkají, co byste jim řekli?

—Let me take a picture of you! I know it's a cliche, but who's that photographer that would miss that kind of chance, right?

—Pokud byste měli natočit film, jakého žánru by byl?

—I like Dramatic films

—Zítra půjdu a udělám...

—HIKING!!!