—Hvad bør kriterierne være for en kunde, der skal vælge en fotograf?

—First of all, it's important that the bride and groom identify themselves with the photographer and his work, the choice should be made by whether they consider he is the one who's worth recording their lifetime memories. Then, they should absolutely watch an entire wedding shot by the one they chose. I like being approached by future weds who know a thing or two about photography and who got their mind set on what they really want.

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—I started taking pictures in 2000 and shooting weddings in 2008. At first, I didn't want to do weddings, I thought it would diminish my work. But I started anyway and found the most challenging environment, I discovered that no matter what type of photography you do, you can always reinvent yourself and find new ways to tell a story. Especially when you meet extraordinary people all the time :)

—Er du fotogen?

—I consider I ain't, but it so happens that on occasion some other photographer catches the good/bright sight of me.

—Hvad er de vigtigste komponenter i et godt billede efter din mening?

—First & foremost, the people involved and their mood (if you're shooting people), then the light (I began ”seeing” the light after years of shooting) and the decisive moment. I don't agree that the quality of a photograph is not important, but it indeed comes in second after the feelings it produces.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—So much that if it would be possible I would be traveling all the time.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—The diversity – today I'm shooting a wedding, tomorrow a baptism, after tomorrow a concert, then a family portrait, a corporate event or some landscape. It's what keeps me connected all the time.

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—Having too much to edit.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—I'm all in for constructive criticism, don't like destructive one. That's why we're here on My Wed, right? To constantly learn from other photographers and document ourselves about where we are as wedding photographers. I, for one, would like to hear more criticism about my work and where to improve. Here's an idea: you could implement a section where each photographer could post one photo/week for critique :D

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

—Getting in front of the photographer.

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—I think it is constantly evolving and that we'll always see changes for the good. We'll always have trends that come and go, the important thing is to know who you are and do what you really like, not necessarily follow the hype.

—Hvad er der specielt ved den fotografigenre, du specialiserer dig i?

—Oh, everything about it is special. I must admit I suffer when someone refers to it as a banality, thinking that ”real artists” don't do wedding photos. Special is meeting new people, seeing new places or facing new challenges. Besides war photography, I find it the most challenging type, you get to meet all kinds of situations during one day: different light every minute, you get to shoot outdoors and indoors, in plain sun or in the shadow of a tree/building, inside a cave or on a mountain top etc. etc. Need I say more?

—Hvis arbejde har haft størst indflydelse på dig som fotograf?

—Susan Stripling.

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—In 2004 I got a digital camera for Christmas, back when digital cameras weren't attached to every device. I was facinated with how you could freeze time, and then view the past later. I couldn't set it down. A few years later I shot my first wedding, fell in love with it and 10 years later have shot over 200.

—Er du fotogen?

—Sometimes... If I've gotten enough sleep and have a glass of wine or two

—Hvad er de vigtigste komponenter i et godt billede efter din mening?

—A moment. For sure. If it doesn't have this it's not worth remembering. After that, certainly lighting and composition go a long way.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—Absolutely. We have traveled all over the world taking photos!

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—I love that every weekend I get to be a huge part of someone's "most important day of their life."

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—Crazy church ladies that force me to shoot from 100 feet away in the balcony during the ceremony.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—I love it. As long as it is constructive it is one of the biggest gifts you can give to me.

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—More and more instant gratification. A one month turn around average for a wedding will turn into a day.

—Hvad bekymrer du dig om, og hvorfor?

—I've found that the energy I've wasted in the past on worrying about things was better spent on just doing what I was supposed anyway. No regrets. No fear.

—Hvad er der specielt ved den fotografigenre, du specialiserer dig i?

—The father of the bride that has never cried in public before. The look on the groom's face when he sees his bride for the first time. The uncle that doesn't normally drink is dancing up a storm on the dance floor.

—Først og fremmest - hvem kan du navngive som den bedste fotograf i Riga? :)

—Rolf Vendis – according to LKFA.lv awards 2018

—Hvad bør kriterierne være for en kunde, der skal vælge en fotograf?

—Listen to your heart, and just imagine your self on my photos ;)

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—It was a point to start, so I've been recommended, and it was good first experience

—Er du fotogen?

—Yes I am! Because I know how to get a stunning picture, and I can show and teach it to my clients!

—Hvad er de vigtigste komponenter i et godt billede efter din mening?

—The most important is to send a message that you will feel the atmosphere of that day.

—Elsker du at rejse?

—​Yes! I can travel all year, but only if I’m with my family. Travelling with them is the most valuable thing for me.

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

—People, that see my pictures are saying – WOW! you got that image for us! That's wonderful! Thank you!

—Hvad synes du mindre godt om ved dit fag?

—Deadlines, I'm trying my best that it won't get me in frustration. Also, I’m getting better and better every time.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—I'm open for crytics.

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

—I hope that I will be involved in it!

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

—Always smile! remember it!