Fotograf Maria Simon

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

—I think the best photographer is the one who you feel a connection and comfortable with. Each wedding is unique as is your vision of photography.
There is no " best". Its more about the most suitable for you.

—Jste fotogeničtí?

—If a friend catches me in a candid happy moment, yes!

—Jak jste se dostali do fotografického průmyslu?

—I always loved to paint and craft and my plan was to study arts. But then a camera got into my hands and I felt so enthusiastic and passionate about taking pictures that I decided overnight to become a photographer. The rest is history :-)

—Jaké jsou podle vás nedůležitější součásti dobré fotografie?

—If I remember it :-) We have so much visual input every day. If a photo creates a feeling, a mood and tells a story, its a big winner. Of course the tones, setting and composition are important too. Most of all they have to fit the story.

—Cestujete rádi?

—Yes I absolutely LOVE traveling and capturing weddings across Europe.

—Co máte nejredši na vaší profesi?

—Connecting with people and finding beauty in everything. The freelance aspect. Creating constantly. The process of editing and putting the story together. I absolutely LOVE to meet so many inspiring souls along the way.

—Jaká je budoucnost focení?

—Hopefully a return to simplicity, rawness, authenticity. Photography appreciated and valued as art, not as "content creating".

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

—I work across various genres and they all have their magic.

—Jak zvládáte kritiku?

—Criticism lets me grow constantly and pushes me out of my comfort zone.

—Jaké by měl mít zákazník kritérium při výběru fotografa?

—It depends on your priorities. I would say the connection and the style you are looking for, are very important. You should feel comfortable and relaxed with your photographer of choice.

—Co ovlivňuje hodnotu fotografie? Jaké jsou její prvky?

—A timeless photo is always the winner

—Co chcete fotit?

—I always love to explore new faces. And I love freckles.

—Máte nějaké profesní tabu?

—Yes. Elegance is key. When it gets tacky or pornographic, I am out.

—S kým byste chtěli fotit?

—Romy Schneider, Alain Delon, Paul Newman, Sofia Loren, Monica Belucci....
I love all the actors from the earlier days...its an endless list :-)

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

—Amelie.

—Kdo vás inspiruje ve vašem životě a proč?

—people in general inspire me, sometimes a short conversation with a stranger brings a new aspect to my life

—Jak byste definovali úspěch? Jak ho měříte?

—Its already a big success when you love what you do and make a living from it.
When you reach your very personal goals in all areas of your life. Abundance, inner peace, love, health and of course a stable and established business. When work and life are in balance then I think you did it right :-)

—Byli byste raději oblíbení nebo respektovaní?

—Respected

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

—Thankfully in more than two decades working as a photographer I never had any big errors at work.

—Jak se vzděláváte, abyste pořidili lepší fotografie?

—I watch movies, look through photography books. I love improving through practice.

—Čí práce vás ovlivnila nejvíce jako fotografa?

—Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin among so many others.

—Co byste rádi řekli skrze vaše fotografie?

—I was never a provocateur. I just want to create magical moments, capture beauty in all ways and create timeless memories. The world is a tough place and somehow I just want to take you with me to a happy place.

—Co vás motivuje v dalším focení?

—First of all my happy and grateful clients. They keep me going and motivated! And probably my creative mind when I have a new story in my head.

—Co o životě na ostatních planetách?

—I would say get this planet sorted out first, but I am sure we are not alone.

—Kdo jsou vaši hrdinové?

—My friends and my family who are doing so much to make this world a better place. And all those great minds and spiritual teachers.

—Co děláte ve svém volném čase?

—Reading, watching movies, traveling and spending time at the sea for sunsets.I love cooking for my friends, especially freestyle curries

—Kdy jste zcela spokojeni s vaší prací?

—I am a perfectionist with my work so I am always evolving ;-)

—Získáváte snadno nové přátele?

—Yes, I am very curious to meet new people and very easy going

—Kde byste rádi žili?

—I absolutely love Ibiza where I am based for a long time but Italy is my second home ;-)

—Máte rádi psy a kočky?

—I love cats but I shot an advertising campaign for a dog product where I met so many dogs that I fell in love with almost all of them :-)

—Nejlepší věc v životě je:

—the simple things

—Co byste chtěli změnit ve světě?

—The way we treat nature to start with... its an endless story

—Máte nějaké tipy pro začínající fotografy?

—Keep your vision and your uniqueness, it will pay off one day.

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

—a Lovestory, always

—Zítra půjdu a udělám...

—Enjoy my morning coffee in the sunshine.