Fotograf Maaris Tölp

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

—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

—Jste fotogeničtí?

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

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—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

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

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

—Cestujete rádi?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

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

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

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

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

—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.

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—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

—Jsou nějaké trendy v oblasti focení?

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

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—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

—Co není dovoleno při focení?

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

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

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

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

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

—Jaký byl nejpůsobivější okamžik ve vašem životě?

—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.

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

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

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

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

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—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.

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

—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.

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

—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.

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

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

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

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

—Čí práce vás ovlivnila nejvíce jako fotografa?

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

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

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

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

—Existuje život po svatbě?

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

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

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

—Zítra půjdu a udělám...

—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