Fotograf Bedo Andor

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

—I dont think there is a best wedding photographer, I would think in terms of favourite, most respected, creative, etc. My favourite, best photographer is Kátai Judit.

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—I feel better behind the camera, not in front of it, so I don't really know, depends in what situation you take the photo.

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—Probably how most of us started out. A friend asked me to shoot their wedding and you know the story from here on. I liked it, the thrill, the action, everything.

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—My opinion is that the photo has to send a message, not necessarily a clear one, it has to make you think, imagine.

—Cestujete rádi?

—Of course, the nature of my work is travellig.

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—That I really like my work. But the biggest joy is knowing that my photographs will be the ones that help the couple remember their big day, and hopefully make them smile, shed a tear of joy when they view them.

—Co se vám líbí nejméně na vaší profesi?

—There is nothing I hate. Every wedding, every cuple, guest is different. I had some unpleasent moments, but nothing that could make me kick back.

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—Yes. I think that the photographer and the camera will always be there, technology will always evolve, but the human eye instinct an pesonal style will always be needed.

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

—I like to tell people, that wedding photography embodies all the different photographic genres. It has macro, landscape, fashion, portrait, architecture and some other genres. You may not master all of them, but you have to be prepared to face them all.

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—Depends on what the criticism is about. if it's about respecting all the photography rules, guidelines then I know I'm breaking some of them, but that is purely my vision, my stile that makes me brake them. I always try to learn from the criticism, even if it's harsh. I try to take it positively.

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

—There are, the most recent one is emulating film, I really like this one.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—They should not only choose the photographer based on his portfolio. I always recommend a personal meeting or at least an online conversation, because this is the person, that will follow them everywhere through the whole day, even in their intimate moments, so they need to trust and like this person.

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

—Everything is acceptable, depends on the photographer, the couple and the situation.

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

—Usually, little intimate moments when the subjects dont know that someone's watching.

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—Depends on the eye of the beholder, on what message it transmits to them. But if I'd have to answer by the book, I'd say it has to have a subject, correct composition and a powerfull message.

—Kdo může být podle vás symbolem 21. století?

—I think that person has yet to be born.

—Co chcete fotit?

—A coupple that appreciates my work is the best subject to shoot.

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—Not really.

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—Jonas Peterson.

—Čeho se bojíte a proč?

—I'm worried about getting old, tired, not having the energy to work as hard as i do now.

—Jaký byl nejpůsobivější okamžik ve vašem životě?

—I have no children as I'm writing this interview, so besides that I think that there is no ONE important moment, but many moments that linked together to guide me on the path I'm on now.

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

—Luke Skywalker.

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—My girlfriend is my inspiration, my muse, my support.

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

—I think success is when people appreciate your work, they look up to you, ask you for advice.

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—Respect is more important, but it depends on how you earn your respect, you should earn respect by personal example.

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

—There was one wedding that I lost 46 photos.

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

—I always take some kind of photographic gear, sometimes even a film camera, so that I can focus on the moment, not the result, the result will be there when I get home and develop the pictures.

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

—Manual macro rings. Because I rarely used them, and they're not like in the adds( I was at the beginning when I bought them).

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—I always push myself not to repeat the compositions, I did on other weddings, Every wedding is different, so I try to portray them so. Every time I learn something new.
I also go to workshops, speak with other photographers, follow different photography groups.

—Čí práce vás ovlivnila nejvíce jako fotografa?

—Jonas Peterson, Sipos Szabolcs.

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

—Accounting :))))))))))

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—Everyone has their own personality, I try to photograph them as they are, natural.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—If you have a passion you can never really stop doing it, so I guess that's the answer, because photography is the passion that chose me.

—Měli vaši rodiče být méně nebo více přísní?

—They did a great job as parents, they helped me become the person I am today, and I like the person I've become, so they've been exactly as strict as they should be.

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

—I wouldn't waste four years in a university that's diploma I've never used, but that experience is also a part of the person I am today.

—Co o životě na ostatních planetách?

—Definitely.

—Kdo jsou vaši hrdinové?

—PARENTS, I really respect parents, every parent, that raises a child is to be respected.

—Pro koho nemáte žádný respekt?

—Those who betray their faith, give up their dreams, for money or who knows what material thing.

—Co děláte ve svém volném čase?

—Playing PC games is an other passion of mine, also road bikes and triathlon. I also have a vintage Mercedes-Benz, so cars are also a passion of mine, I spend a lot of time with the car too.

—Jakou vaši tvář nikdy neuvidí veřejnost?

—I am a very sensible person so sometimes I get emotional behind the camera. I keep it in front of me until my tears dry.

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—When I get a thank you message from my couples. That is the moment when I calm down and relax, because I know that I did what I was chosen for as expected, or better.

—Věříte v tradiční role mužů a žen?

—Yes I do believe in them, but I think that every person should decide for themselves, not letting society decide instead of them.

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—Yes, I'm very sociable, but only until a limit.

—Kde byste rádi žili?

—Exactly where I live now. Transylvania is the best place on the planet.

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

—I don't really remember, because I was mostly drunk when I agreed to silly things :P

—Existuje život po svatbě?

—Of course I do. Marriage should not change your life completely.

—Máte oblíbený vtip? Povězte nám ho.

—What eye colour does an elephant have? ... Cherry.
Why? ... So that it can hide better on a cherry tree.
Have you ever seen an elephant on a cherry tree? ... No.
You see how well it can hide?!

—Máte rádi psy a kočky?

—Dogs!

—Koho nebo co nenávidíte?

—Not really.

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—Technology!

—Nejotravnější věc v životě je:

—To be sorry for things that you could have done, but didn't do.

—Existuje něco, co byste chtěli změnit?

—People's perception of important things in life.

—Co byste chtěli změnit na sobě?

—At some moment in life I'd like to have a tattoo. Not that I can't have it now, but I would like it to be something meaningful.

—Co byste chtěli změnit ve světě?

—Humanity not polluting the s..t out of our planet.

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

—Go on weddings as a second shooter, you'll learn a lot. Don't invest in the latest and greatest if it costs more money than you have, sure, it makes a difference, but your eye, experience can't be replaced by a camera, no matter what technology it embodies. Sometimes something simple is the best, because you focus on what's important, capturing the moment.

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

—Hello. As a heads up, at some moment there will surely be an idiot who will shoot some projectile at you. Please don't take it badly, 99% of us are not like him, we are friendly and loving :P

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

—Documentary about a war photographer's days of action.

—Zítra půjdu a udělám...

—Sleep until noon, because it's the weekend :)