Fotograf Maaris Tölp

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

—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

—Er du fotogen?

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

—Hvordan blev du en del af fotografiindustrien?

—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

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

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

—Elsker du at rejse?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Hvad kan du bedst lide ved dit fag?

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

—Hvordan ser fremtiden ud for fotografering?

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

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

—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.

—Hvordan håndterer du kritik?

—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

—Er der nogen tendenser inden for fotografering?

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

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

—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

—Hvilke ting er slet ikke tilladt under fotograferingen?

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

—Hvad påvirker værdien af et foto? Hvilke elementer indeholder det?

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

—Har du nogen professionelle tabuemner?

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

—Hvad har været det mest imponerende øjeblik i dit liv?

—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.

—Hvis du var en animeret figur, en fiktiv person eller en person i en film, hvem ville du så være, og hvorfor?

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

—Hvem inspirerer dig i dit liv, og hvorfor?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Hvordan definerer du succes? Hvordan måler du det?

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

—Foretrækker du, at folk kan lide dig, eller at de respekterer dig?

—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.

—Hvad er den største fejl, du nogensinde har begået i dit arbejde?

—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.

—Når du skal rejse, hvad tager du så med dig, og hvorfor?

—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.

—Er der noget, du ville ønske, du ikke havde købt blandt de tingester, som du ejer? Hvorfor?

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

—Hvordan uddanner du dig selv til at tage bedre billeder?

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

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

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

—Hvad er det eneste, du ville ønske, du vidste, da du begyndte at tage billeder?

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Hvornår er du helt tilfreds med dit arbejde?

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

—Er der liv efter ægteskabet?

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

—Kan du give et par råd til de fotografer, som lige er startet?

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

—I morgen tager jeg ud og...

—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