Fotograf Bedo Andor

—Zuallererst - wen können Sie als besten Fotografen in Sfântu Gheorghe, Rumänien nennen? :)

—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.

—Sind Sie fotogen?

—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.

—Wie sind sind zur Fotografiebranche gekommen?

—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.

—Was macht Ihrer Meinung nach ein gutes Foto aus?

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

—Reisen Sie gern?

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

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am meisten?

—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.

—Was gefällt Ihnen an Ihrem Beruf am wenigsten?

—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.

—Was ist die Zukunft der Fotografie?

—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.

—Was das Besondere an dem Fotografiegenre, auf das Sie sich spezialisiert haben?

—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.

—Wie gehen Sie mit Kritik um?

—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.

—Gibt es irgendwelche Trends in der Fotografie?

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

—Was sollten die Kriterien für Kunden bei der Wahl eines Fotografen sein?

—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.

—Was ist bei Fotoaufnahmen strikt verboten?

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

—Welche Details werden häufig übersehen, die ein Fotograf aber erkennt?

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

—Was beeinflusst den Wert eines Fotos? Welche Elemente sind wichtig?

—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.

—Welche Person verkörpert für Sie das 21. Jahrhundert am besten?

—I think that person has yet to be born.

—Was würden Sie gern fotografieren?

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

—Gibt es für Sie in Ihrem Beruf Tabus?

—Not really.

—Mit welcher Ausrüstung würden Sie gern fotografieren?

—Jonas Peterson.

—Worüber machen Sie sich Sorgen und warum?

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

—Was war der eindrucksvollste Moment in Ihrem Leben?

—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.

—Welche literarische Figur oder Filmfigur wären Sie gern und warum?

—Luke Skywalker.

—Wer inspiriert Sie in Ihrem Leben und warum?

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

—Wie definieren Sie Erfolg? Wie messen Sie ihn?

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

—Gefällt es Ihnen mehr, wenn man Sie mag oder wenn Sie respektiert werden?

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

—Was war der größte Fehler bei Ihrer Arbeit?

—There was one wedding that I lost 46 photos.

—Was nehmen Sie mit, wenn Sie auf Reisen gehen und warum?

—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.

—Haben Sie Apparate oder Ausrüstung, die Sie lieber nicht hätten kaufen sollen? Warum?

—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).

—Wie bilden Sie sich weiter, damit Ihre Bilder noch besser werden?

—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.

—Welche Arbeiten haben Sie als Fotografen am meisten beeindruckt?

—Jonas Peterson, Sipos Szabolcs.

—Was hätten Sie auf jeden Fall wissen müssen, als Sie mit der Fotografie begannen?

—Accounting :))))))))))

—Was möchten Sie mit Ihren Fotos zum Ausdruck bringen?

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

—Was motiviert Sie weiterzumachen?

—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.

—Hätten Ihre Eltern strenger sein müssen?

—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.

—Wenn Sie zurückschauen, was hätten Sie besser machen können?

—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.

—Was halten Sie vom Leben auf anderen Planeten?

—Definitely.

—Wer sind Ihre Helden?

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

—Wovor haben Sie keinerlei Respekt?

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

—Was tun Sie in Ihrer Freizeit?

—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.

—Welche Seite Ihrer Persönlichkeit bleibt dem Publikum verborgen?

—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.

—Wann sind Sie mit Ihrer Arbeit in jeder Hinsicht zufrieden?

—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.

—Glauben Sie an die traditionellen Rollen von Mann und Frau?

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

—Schließen Sie schnell Freundschaft?

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

—Wo würden Sie gern leben?

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

—Was war das Dümmste, auf das Sie sich je eingelassen haben?

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

—Gibt es ein Leben nach der Heirat?

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

—Haben Sie einen Lieblingswitz? Erzählen Sie ihn.

—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?!

—Lieben Sie Hunde oder Katzen?

—Dogs!

—Wen oder was hassen Sie?

—Not really.

—Das Beste im Leben ist:

—Technology!

—Das Ärgerlichste im Leben ist:

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

—Gibt es etwas in Ihrem Umfeld, das Sie ändern möchten?

—People's perception of important things in life.

—Was würden Sie an sich selbst gern ändern?

—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.

—Was würden Sie in der Welt ändern?

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

—Haben Sie ein paar Tipps für angehende Fotografen?

—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.

—Wenn Außerirdische auf der Erde ankommen und Sie sind die erste Person, die sie treffen, was sagen Sie zu ihnen?

—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

—Angenommen Sie erhalten den Auftrag, einen Film aufzunehmen. Welches Genre würden Sie für den Film wählen?

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

—Morgen werde ich...

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