Wedding photographers in Vienna

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—The quality of the pictures is very important, the personalty of the photographer might also play an important role at selection.

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—I traveled to the United States in 2006 to work for Carnival Cruise Lines as a portrait photographer. I found a book "The Best of Wedding Photojournalism" in a bookstore, which totally amazed me. This was the first emotional step towards wedding photography. After a few years and other influences I started to shoot weddings in Hungary and Austria.

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—Wedding photography is always a challenge to surpass ourselves. A mental challenge to create something that is exciting. It makes it possible to create something, which we might not only perceive as art but also gives joy and memories to people.

—Do you like travelling?

—I love traveling, I traveled the world between 2006 and 2007 while photographing people. Nowadays wedding photography gives me an opportunity to travel to new locations.

—What is success to you? How can one measure it?

—Emotional fulfillment means success to me. Being good in my profession, having many happy clients gives that fulfillment.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—The opportunity to become a better photographer, the satisfaction of my clients and photography is also a living for me.

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—I shoot landscape, architecture, portraits, events. I don't want photography to be narrowed down to a single genre.

—When travelling, what do you usually take with you & why?

—My printed notes and travel information as phones and notebooks might go broke. Usually I also take my camera.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—Composition, lighting and emotional content (storytelling) are all important part of a wedding photo.

—What person in your life is your muse & source of inspiration?

—Countless poets, writers, cinematographers and photographers inspire me. Art awakens our soul.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—It unifies different genres: portrait, family, landscape, architecture photography and photojournalism, as well. If you want to do it on a high level, you have to be a master of many arts.

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—Long working hours are exhausting during the high-season but it's a worthy sacrifice.

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a wedding photographer capture?

—Wedding photographers can see from the tiniest to the broadest, with a much wider horizon.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—There are always trends and fads but I'd rather create something that is eternal.

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—It will be more and more refined but won't change a lot from now on.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Criticism might be painful but rightful criticism might help me to evolve.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—I read book and blogs and I also watch online courses.

—Do you believe in the superstition that a photo replicates the soul of the pictured person?

—It might be a lofty goal but we can only approach it.

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Reading and shooting shorts films among many others.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Jerry Ghionis, Two Mann Studios, Susan Stripling.

—Give some advice to a wedding photographer who is a beginner.

—Patience and diligence are the most important.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Disrespectfulness is definitely a big no-no.

—Imagine that you can travel back in time. What would you do differently?

—I'd start (wedding) photography earlier.

—What would you have preferred to learn before becoming a photographer?

—That it will be my profession one day.

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—The world should be more equal.

—What's better – when you are liked or are respected?

—If I am liked isn't that all?

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Life starts only then.

—What key message are you trying to convey with your pictures?

—What the moment says.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Corruption and greed.

—Whose works made an impact on you as a wedding photographer?

—Jerry Ghionis.

—Cats or dogs?

—I like both!

—If you have a chance to shoot a movie, what genre will you choose?

—Drama.

—Life is great thanks to:

—Love.