Wedding photographers in Bulgaria

—What is special in wedding photography?

—The moment that never comes back again. The sparkling love in the eyes between the bride and the groom. The genuine happiness in family and friends’ eyes.

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

—Many people say the most important elements in a good photo are: composition, focus, depth to the field, rule of thirds and other technical components. The story told by a certain photo is the most important for me. I'm in a constant hunt for feelings, atmosphere and attitude in my photos. They are the main characters in my works. The most cherished moments are in succeeding to catch the peace, dreaming, tenderness, happiness, hope, this very special moment of silence between a bride and a groom and my favorite overwhelming love.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I’m attending different conferences, meetings and masterclasses let by highly reputable photographers like Damiano Errico, Aleksandras Babicius, Christiano Ostinelli, Galina Nabatnikova, Mecuro B Cotto, etc. I’m in a constant update for the last words in photography by reading different articles, following top photographers and exchanging information with my colleagues.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—I am shooting the whole happy moments photography spectrum from maternity, newly borns, toddlers and children of all ages, through different special happy moments of whole families to the most magnificent moment of the wedding. That is why I am the “happy moments photographer" when the selfie doesn't work!

—Are you fond of travelling?

—I love to travel. Before I became a wedding photographer I was in the publishing business. I had run very luxurious travel magazine for Bulgaria.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—I really hate the heavy backpack and for that I have assistants. :)

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—40 % comedy, 20 % adventures, 20 % romantic, 20 % action

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes, I am. Every person is photogenic in his own way.

—The secret we all want to reveal – who is the best wedding photographer in Plovdiv?

—I wish I could say "me", but it depends of one's taste and vision what wedding photography is supposed to be.

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

—First they should watch some different weddings and decide what style they prefer – what colours, reportage or more look-at-the-camera's, strange angles or just what you see. And than they should contact the person with that style. Not someone else and expect from him to do the job for less money and different style. We love to be treated as artists and appreciated by our job, not what we could change and do like someone else.

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

—My first wedding was the wedding of my friends, than the wedding of the friends of my friends and than just unknown number called to ask me to be their wedding photographer. I also had some weddings as a second photographer so that I could learn from masters what to do, where to be, what to shoot and so on.

—What moment in your life you treat as the most significant one?

—When I was working at a bank and I have just finished my master degree in economics and I was terribly unhappy. I began yoga classes and the teacher said one day: "Everyday you have 24 hours. You work 8, you sleep 8 and you have the other 8 for going to work and back, cooking, shoping, preparing for work, cleening the house and eventually for a hobby. So you should realy love your job, because there you spend most of your life".

—What thing is the silliest one you've ever agreed to do?

—To shoot 300 people in one picture when I was the last person to know about that when they began to come. It was for a new restaurant in town. The owner said on the phone:"We want some pictures with some guys from the culinary school, we have studed there and we want to make advertise with new talents". So, I didn't expected the whole school and all the teachers for a picture together....

—Do you like travelling?

—Yes, I love traveling and I do it more offen than most of my friends. But seeing new places and people inspires me and helpes me with my job. I love to trips near my city, so I can find good places for photoshoot. But I love to explore new countries, too. This may change the way you look everyday things and places.

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

—I don't like when people don't want to be photographed and when they just want all this day to be over. Sometimes it happens. But photography is also psychology. So I say something funny, make them do something strange and when they begin to laught, I can finish the rest of my job with pleasure :)

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Yes, I like myself on pictures. Photography is a very, very good way to show you who you really are. And everyone should embrace and love this picture. It's different sometimes than our self vision, its different from what we see in the mirror, but it's more alike how the other people see us.

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

—The most important thing for me is the feeling behind the picture. You can use a lot of instruments to make it more powerful – a proper light, composition, colours, angle, but the most important thing is what you feel, what you want to say, why you've done exactly that picture.

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

—Everything in my work brings me joy. I love to be surrounded with emotional people, because I'm emotional and there is nothing so emotional as wedding days – people laught, cry, I cry and all this you can see on my photographs.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—The difference is that wedding photography has all the genres in it. We shoot reportage, we shoot macro, we make artistic photoshoots, we shoot children (:D), we make landscapes, almost everything everytime.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Yes, there are. But it's good to listen to the classics, too. I like the new style, but I also do oldfashioned romantic compositions that already proofed that they can last forever.

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

—Last days there is not much intimacy and privacy left, so I expect in a couple of years to be shooting the first marriage night. Actually there are already such photoshoots.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—We should appreciate our clients and all the guests. But Yousuf Karsh has taken the cigar from Churchill's mouth and made an iconic portrait. So I think a lot of thinks are acceptable in the name of art.

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

—If you believe in that, it surely will do for you. It's more important what we believe in. We give power to superstitions only by believing in them.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—I love to work alone, so I can hear my thoughts and fantasies. But I would love to be photographed by one of the best photographes from mywed :)

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

—We have the power to capture a lot of hidden looks. They usually take less than a second, but it's enough :)

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—I love to shoot everyday life and people. They seem more real to me, the portraits from the magazines.

—Whom can you name as people you respect and admire most?

—My boyfriend who believed in me and made me more confident to become a freelance photographer.

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No. I do a lot of family shoots, portraits, kids and some street and art projects for myself.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—To have no money :) I want to do things for people and they to do thingd for me in return.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—By reading old books, watching movies, going to exhibitions, theatre and travel a lot .

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—Yes, I do. But women should work, they should create, because that's their nature.

—When are you totally satisfied with the results of your work?

—When clients call me back to say "Thank you! We love this pictures!"

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I learn. First I get mad or sad, but than I learn. Everytime something new.

—What devices that you own you regret you bought and why?

—The remove control – now I can do it from my phone with a free application.

—What mistake in your professional experience you treat as the biggest one?

—On my first wedding I shooted with too much colours and only jpg..

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—To make people more happy, open-minded, self-loving and confident.

—Is there anything in your work that you treat as prohibited "tricks"?

—We have a lot of tricks and words are the most powerful.

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

—Success for me is happiness, self improvement, freedom.

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

—Sam Hurt was mayby the firts I noticed an followed.

—Imagine aliens come to our planet. You are the first human they meet. What would you tell them?

—Hey, we expected you. Let me take you a picture! :D

—Do you make friends with ease?

—Yes, if they are good people, they are my friends.

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

—I would have continue with painting school.

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

—History of arts. Now I learn it by myself.

—What makes a photo valuable? What are the key features of a great photo?

—Again I will say – emotions and feelings.

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

—Everyone I meet teaches me something new.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—The joy of doing something that I love.

—Have a best-loved joke? Share it with us!

—Hug the bride as if you love her.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Not being loved (by yourself)

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—To have some studio shoots :)

—What cartoon, film or book character would you become if you had a chance?

—Trixie from Chip and Dale :)

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

—Emotions are all we've got.

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

—Respect is more important.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Yes, and I hope it's fun.

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

—My camera, guess why :)

—Do you hate anyone or anything? Who or what?

—No. I'm loving person.

—Is there life in the Universe?

—I'm sure, there is.

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

—Romance.

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

—Shoot.

—In your opinion, should your parents have been more or less strict to you as a child?

—Less.

—Cats or dogs?

—CATS

—Life is great thanks to:

—LOVE