—Με ποια κριτήρια θα πρέπει ένας πελάτης να επιλέγει φωτογράφο;

—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.

—Πώς ξεκίνησες να ασχολείσαι με τη φωτογραφία;

—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 :)

—Έχετε φωτογένεια;

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

—Ποια είναι τα πιο σημαντικά στοιχεία μιας καλής φωτογραφίας κατά τη γνώμη σας;

—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.

—Σας αρέσει να ταξιδεύετε;

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

—Τι σας αρέσει περισσότερο στο επάγγελμά σας;

—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.

—Τι σας αρέσει λιγότερο στο επάγγελμά σας;

—Having too much to edit.

—Πώς αντιμετωπίζετε την κριτική;

—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

—Ποια πράγματα δεν επιτρέπονται σε καμία περίπτωση κατά τη φωτογράφηση;

—Getting in front of the photographer.

—Ποιο θα είναι το μέλλον της φωτογραφίας;

—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.

—Τι το ιδιαίτερο υπάρχει στο φωτογραφικό είδος στο οποίο εξειδικεύεσαι;

—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?

—Πρώτον και κύριον – ποιόν μπορείτε να ονομάσετε ως τον καλύτερο φωτογράφο στην πόλη σας; :)

—Anderson Marques, for me a great reference as an artist, photographer and as a person.

—Με ποια κριτήρια θα πρέπει ένας πελάτης να επιλέγει φωτογράφο;

—Affinity and identification with the photographer's professional and personality.

—Πώς ξεκίνησες να ασχολείσαι με τη φωτογραφία;

—It was very natural, everything was happening slowly. Today I am passionate about photographing couples, participating in the stories and the great moments with the relatives.

—Έχετε φωτογένεια;

—No Unfortunately. But who knows with a few months of gym can improve rsrsrsrsrrs

—Ποια είναι τα πιο σημαντικά στοιχεία μιας καλής φωτογραφίας κατά τη γνώμη σας;

—Composition, light and direction. Add to that the impact, attention at decisive moments and an intelligent post-production.

—Σας αρέσει να ταξιδεύετε;

—Very very much. Especially meet new places, cultures and people.

—Τι σας αρέσει περισσότερο στο επάγγελμά σας;

—Travel, meet new stories, participate in incredible moments that only the profession allows me today. And finally, know the responsibility and importance that my work can have to perpetuate and influence others!

—Τι σας αρέσει λιγότερο στο επάγγελμά σας;

—Being devalued by people who can not see the beauty and seriousness of what we do and why we photograph ..

—Πώς αντιμετωπίζετε την κριτική;

—I always try to learn as much as possible and try to look as if I'm on the other side. In photography, criticism should be part of the life of the professional as a daily exercise. We should always be bothered with something and always on the move looking for ever better things.

—Ποιο θα είναι το μέλλον της φωτογραφίας;

—Equally important but with better equipment and tools.

—Ποια πράγματα δεν επιτρέπονται σε καμία περίπτωση κατά τη φωτογράφηση;

—Working lazily, carelessly, miss good times.

—Πρώτον και κύριον – ποιόν μπορείτε να ονομάσετε ως τον καλύτερο φωτογράφο στην πόλη σας; :)

—I think that we all want to say ourselves but really the best wedding photographer is the one the best fits the style of what the bride and groom are looking for. But as far as artistic, creative, documentary wedding photography, it's got to be me ;)

—Με ποια κριτήρια θα πρέπει ένας πελάτης να επιλέγει φωτογράφο;

—Stay away from Pinterest and keep it real. Real is always better. Make sure they do research and spend the money. This is the ONE area you don't what to skimp out on. If the bride and groom set a budget and it turns out that wedding photographers cost more, well than it's time to change the budget as well. Don't try to work with it. Make sure you see at least 2 full weddings. Photographers only want to show you their best.

—Πώς ξεκίνησες να ασχολείσαι με τη φωτογραφία;

—It looked like a lot of fun! I wanted to approach it differently than your "traditional" wedding photographer. It really paid off :)

—Έχετε φωτογένεια;

—It depends on who's taking them.

—Ποια είναι τα πιο σημαντικά στοιχεία μιας καλής φωτογραφίας κατά τη γνώμη σας;

—Moment, Light and Composition.

—Σας αρέσει να ταξιδεύετε;

—I love it!

—Τι σας αρέσει περισσότερο στο επάγγελμά σας;

—Trying to make a picture. It's a challenge that is highly rewarding.

—Τι σας αρέσει λιγότερο στο επάγγελμά σας;

—I am very hard on myself and by far my worst critic. But it's this that keeps me pushing, improving my eye and making better photographs.

—Πώς αντιμετωπίζετε την κριτική;

—I like it. As long as it's coming from the right people/places.

—Ποιο θα είναι το μέλλον της φωτογραφίας;

—Hopefully more documentary and true to life. There are a lot of clichés that are so unnecessary.

—Ποια πράγματα δεν επιτρέπονται σε καμία περίπτωση κατά τη φωτογράφηση;

—Ruining moments to make something cheesy.