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.

—Can you give a few tips for wedding photographers who are just starting out?

—Concentrate even more on improving your client service skills, beside gaining wedding photography expertise and expanding your portfolio.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—I have always tried to preserve all what was happening around me on whatever kind of recording device, because I think it is priceless to have the possibility to look back after memories have faded and in particular all those little details. Also, since high school I have been thinking that wedding photographer's job is the best since you only take pictures of smiling people at weekends and you're free at the week days. Boy was I wrong... On one wedding as a guest when I was 23, I approached the wedding photographer and told him that I wanna become like him, when I grow up. With his help this came true.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Criticism would be great thing only if it came more often from people with more experience than you and a lot of personal example to give. Unfortunately these guys seldom use their time to criticise.

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

—I would be the Twoflower from Discworld books by Terry Pratchet. He is а optimistic and good natured guy in the company of funny wizard, affectionate and savage luggage and imp-powered camera.

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—Accidentaly broking the ritual glasses, splashing champange on the wall of the ritual hall, just before the civil ceremony.

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

—Comfortable shoes and a good photo. Also you can never go wrong with a little bit of duct tape in your photo bag.

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—I would like to do my job the best possible way, so that would inspire other people to strive in their lives.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—The good thing about anxiety disorder is that you don't have to worry about what to worry. You do though.

—Are you photogenic?

—After 50-100 shots I get one with me looking good, so yeah, I think I am pretty photogenic.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Being able to enter various people's lives. And leaving them 10 hours later.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—I would like to change the position of one particular kidney stone.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Underware stuck in the buttocks. Definitely.

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—You're not going to do any probing, are you?

—What do you like least about your profession?

—The competition.