Wedding photographers in Zagreb

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

—Trust... It's always about the trust. You must click with your photographer. If your relationship isn't built from on trust from begining, belive me you won't like the results.
As a photographer I'm a part of someones deepest privacy for one day. I enter peoples lifes and get to know so much more than even many of their friends don't know or don't see... If there's no trust, you'll never cross that line and that means you won't catch real photos.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Yeah, currently it's "bohemian" and "style me pretty" weddings that are popular among the brides... So many nice details people sometimes end up wedding with more photos of details than real moments. I like these weddings, but tend to capture more emotions and less details throughout the day

—How do you handle criticism?

—I'm good with that... If you can't live with a critique then you can't develop and became better person in any field of your life... Life starts out of comfort zone they say, and a high-quality critique is a great start point for a photographer to become better.
Must admit I didn't receive many critiques shooting weddings. Mostly they were about my style that differs from anything out there, but hey if you don't develop something new then world would never prosper

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—Many favourite jokes. people call me joke database. but they are in croatian don't know if it they would be funny in english.
ok lets try a short one :
Teacher: whoever answers my next question, can go home.
One boy throws his bag out the window. Teacher: who just threw that?! Boy: Me! I’m going home now.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—I'm a storyteller. Every wedding I shoot is a special story for me. I deliver wedding books that tell that special story about tho georgeous persons celebrating love and life. That's why I always get to know my couples as good as I can and as good as they give me the chance

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

—Lost a memory card once. Photosession, aaaargh, that was a disappointment for me and my newlyweds. Luckily my second shooter had some great photos. Didn't have time to back it up even because it fell somewhere in the woods while switching them from my camera.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Open heart... I live the open heart way of life. I give it to everyone, tend to spread my positive energy as much as I can.
Don't want to sound egoist but people respond to that very good and I always leave a long trace wherever I go or whoever I meet

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Alain Laboile, this guy is my daily inspiration. Never had the chance to meet him but what this guy makes is something wonderful. So dear reader google that name and enjoy this artist photos celebrating life

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—They should be as they are. I have to great parents that have been always on my side, giving me advices they thought will make me a better person. Beside my wife they are my best friends :)

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—Analog, film photography... digital photography looses meaning day by day. New smartphotones have so good cameras these days I recon in few years people won't hire photographers shooting digital but only film artists

—Who are your heroes?

—Every living creature on this planet that shares love and happiness, that's willing to help one in need, that looks the heart of another person first and then all the other atributes

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—I was in portrait and street photography before. On my sisters wedding I was the only photographer...Fall in love in energy, love and happiness that's the main part of every event and that's how it started

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

—Wedding photography forces you to predict things. This comes with experience, sometimes it's just a blink in an eye of a bride, sometimes a teardrop from her mother etc.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Speaking of wedding photography my greatest worries are metrological. Rain on a wedding day can ruin my newlyweds mood. Luckily I always have few aces in my sleeves :)

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When I deliver my photos and get a hug, a kiss or a tear from my bride and groom... Then I know I did a good job because I made few more people happy with my photos

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—Newer buy digital camera. I don't use it much, I spent so much money on digital equipment and in the end sold everything and came back working on film

—Do you believe that you replicate the soul of the person you are shooting?

—Oh definitely...the more you know someone better photo you make. That's one of the main things you keep in mind when shooting portraits and people

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—jump in the sea from a 15m cliff to get a girls kiss...jumped, never got it, shot her wedding, ruined their photos, just kidding :)

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Photography is like a drug, first time you took a photo that made your body tingling you got hooked. There's no coming back.

—Are you fond of travelling?

—One of the reasons I love my photography job is traveling. Photography gets you to places I was dreaming about as a kid :)

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Haters of any kind... life is to short to hate someone, these people hate themselves, thatswhy they hate the others too.

—Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?

—One special lens, 85mm f 1.2...It's totaly useless in weddings, at least for me. It was 2000$ thrown away in the wind

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

—Living the life you imagine and I mean living it NOW, and not earning money to live that life in the future

—What about life on other planets?

—Well I just sit and wait to see what Elon Musk is about to do with it. He's Tesla of modern age

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—Naaaaaaah... I'm writing my interview and my wife is collecting woods for winter currenty :)

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—My wedding. Knowing my wife is willing to spend the rest of her life with a fool like me

—Where would you like to live?

—Away from the city, near the woods and a small creek... Currently working on that

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—I would never intend faculty of medicine, that was 4 wasted years of my life

—Are you photogenic?

—Heh, what a crazy question :) Sure I am, especially when behind the camera

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Reading books. Thinking a lot afterwards and trying to make it my way

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—Sometimes I get male PMS, hahahahaahh
Don't want to see me then :)

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Looking at the sky and wandering when will Yoda come and visit me

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

—Here's my bussiness card, call me when you as her to marry you :P

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—Global hunger.... this answer's is like I'm new miss croatia

—Whose work has influenced you most as a wedding photographer?

—Like I said befor Alain Leboile and Arno Rafael Minkkinen

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Meeting new people and making them happy with my photos

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—No, I do a lot of street photography and selfportraits

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

—You can never get too close, always smile, enjoy it.

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—My favourite camera : Contax G2 and tons of films

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

—Great moment...it's allways about the moment :)

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—The sheriff, but Bob Marley already did that :)

—What is special in wedding photography?

—Like I said before... positive energy :)

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

—Moment, angle of the photo, good light,

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Being far away from my wife

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

—Something like Goodfather

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Too much believe people

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—some fabulous photos

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—taxes and death

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

—Charie Chaplin

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Getting drunk

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—Nikola Tesla

—Who or what do you hate?

—I can't hate

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected

—Is there life after marriage?

—Offcourse

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs

—The best thing in life is:

—life

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—Yes

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—No

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

—Definitely the style. And a mindset. I think it's very important to "click" with your future wedding photographer.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Of course. I saw one article about a guy taking photos in a wedding ring reflection. They called it very trendy. I think that's awful.

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

—I formatted my card once. Only once. Never again. Gosh, that was a terrible feeling. I learned the hard way.

—Are you photogenic?

—Most of the time I'm behind the camera, so I don't really know. I'll give you my camera so we'll see.

—Where would you like to live?

—I'd like to try NYC for couple of years. To really feel that hectic rhythm everyone's talking about.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—I like to catch the "atmosphere". And spontaneous moments so the photos tell the story for itself.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—No. I own "TalentoProduction.com" which is photo & video company specialized in commercial work.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I like to discover new photographers & new styles and fit / incorporate that into my work.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Harassment. Jumping & hand waving in front of the camera. It's totally not cool.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—My friend asked me once to take photos at their wedding. It turned out pretty good.

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—To take a huge downhill on a skateboard. Naked. That was really clever.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—Drones, definitely. I'm into drone photography very much at the moment.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a wedding photographer?

—Not really sure who's but definitely multiple exposure style.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Every time I book a new wedding. It keeps getting better and better.

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

—There is nothing to see here, move along. But take me with you.

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—City where I live in at the moment. And I will change that.

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

—Opportunity. Moment thats not going to happen again soon.

—Is there life after marriage?

—After marriage is game over. Everyone knows that ;)

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—I let people to believe what they want to believe.

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

—By traveling. The more I travel the richer I get.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Mosquitos. They mess up my mindset during work.

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—I would start shooting photos waaaay earlier.

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—Animal suffer. They deserve so much better.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—No, but I can show you some magic tricks.

—Are you fond of travelling?

—I love it! I'd like to travel the world!

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—I wish I had more communication skills.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Final products & client's satisfaction.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—I can't think of anything right now.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Enjoy life. By taking more photos. :D

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—I'm thinking of adopting another dog.

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

—Expressions, composition & details.

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

—Of course. Rethink of that idea. :D

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—Justin Bieber. Haha, just kidding.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I love it! It pushes me forward.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Traveling & meeting new people!

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

—Any genre. I prefer comedies.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Anyone who wants to hire me.

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

—Composition. Less is more.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—CEO's all around the world.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Haha, more strict I guess.

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—Oh, they've seen a lot.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Mosquitos. Why? Really?

—The best thing in life is:

—To love & being loved.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When I win an award.

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—My gear & good will!

—Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?

—No, I love gadgets.

—What about life on other planets?

—What about that? :)

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—Yes, and I love it.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Business skill.

—What is special in wedding photography?

—Moments of joy.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Haha, yes I do.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—With my dog.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Politicians.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

—Who are your heroes?

—Jim Carrey.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Mosquitos.

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

—Taz.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Both.

—Do you believe that you replicate the soul of the person you are shooting?

—No.