Wedding photographers in Belgium

—What should be the criteria for a bride and a groom to choose their wedding photographer?

—The portfolio of the wedding photographer has to meet expectations of the groom and bride. It isn't necessary to choose the photographer, and then to ask him (or her) to take pictures and a retouch "like photographer N".

—What is special in wedding photography?

—The real wedding photographer has to be able to photograph not only a photoshoot of newlyweds. The wedding photographer has to be able to shoot well details, the reporting, to operate big groups of people, to work during a bad lighting etc

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I like to be part of important day of this family. It is pleasant to me that my photos, even after my death, will consider many generations of this family.

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—It is a subject for the article. The value of the photo can be different for colleagues – photographers and for clients.

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—no. Russians make other, deeper meaning of the word "friend", than it is accepted in the USA, for example.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—When guests try to interfere into work of the photographer and to control all processes

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—The success is with pleasure go to work, and after work with pleasure come back home

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Models have to trust the photographer, differently everything loses meaning

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—I have art education. I worked in advertizing and fashion industry many years, I began as art – director and the director of photoshoots. In the beginning I worked only as the photographer for fashion and for portraits

—Who or what do you hate?

—I don't like airs and graces, whims, pathos, hypocrisy and moralising.

—What things that common people don't usually see can a wedding photographer notice?

—Keep in mind that suntan in photos looks much worse, than in real life. Keep in mind that the sunburn in photos looks much more considerably. Keep in mind that the photo "adds" 6 pounds of weight.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—I take also the picture for fashion. I like to do portraits.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—I want to show beauty and emotions of this special day

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Totally not allowed to have bad mood

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I don't photograph the eating people

—The best thing in life is:

—When from me trousers fall down

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My friends. They are the best.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—both, But I have cat

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—I am a perfectionist

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—I like to be myself

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes I am

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Internet

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—moscitos

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Yes

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—yes