Wedding photographers in France

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

—I always hope that a bride and groom choose their photographers after a face to face meet where they can decide that the photographer isn't just person who will work for them. Bride, groom and photographer should think alike without words and then the photos will be stunning.

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

—I think wedding photography get into me not the other way. I started with landscape photography because I enjoy nature, after that I develop other photographic skills with stock photography and so I thought wedding photography it would be a good business opportunity and also to combine pleasure with work.

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—Hmm... traditional. Tradition is a rule. I don't like rules. I think everybody is different and everybody should respect everybody and the sex doesn't matter. If it's harmony in relationships between people, everybody respect each other when everything is fine.

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

—We live in a life surrounded by gadgets, in another words toys for big people. I wish I haven't buy a lot of stuff and spent more wisely the money but that life. I buy it then I sold what I didn't use anymore.

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No I don't take only wedding photos because I think that some kind will limit my creativity. I take also family photos, studio portraits and travel. This help me to look always for new things in photography.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—Daily life, the beauty of our planet. Everything is different in every second so I have a million subjects to photograph. The subjects are endless so I think this is a good motivation.

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

—I make a lot of mistakes, everybody does but I manage to solve them and the rest doesn't see. I can't name something as the biggest. But a mistake is a good thing and help you evolve.

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

—I want to share to others the joy of life, the beauty of human soul and best part of our world. I wish my photography to bring happiness into the eyes of the viewer.

—Life is great thanks to:

—The best thing in life is that you discover in every moment new things, new people and place even they are near you. If you are open minded everything is beautiful.

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

—The common people aren't trained to see as a photographer see. They don't see the best light, the best places and moments to take a shoot. They are always amazed then they see a picture made in a ordinary place for their eye that look amazing.

—Cats or dogs?

—I love all animals. And maybe in the short future I'll have a big house with plenty of outdoor space for at least two big romanian shepherd dogs and some cats.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—In wedding photography I have the unique opportunity to meet people on their most beautiful moment of their life. The moment there emotions are on the highest peak when they are happy and beautiful.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—For sure are trends in wedding photography but they come and go. A good portrait, quality photojournalism and photos full of emotions will live for decades.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—I'm a self educated photographer. I learn from online tutorials, other photographers work, movies and now I try to learn from every day life that surround me.

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

—A good photograph always should catch the viewer attention, to say something and make the person who look to think. Anything else doesn't matter so much.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—The best place to live? Hard to tell when you never stayed there for some time. But I dream to stay on a sunny island with a big beach and blue waters.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—I don't think that is something annoying in life. If you live the moment, do what you like and spent time with family and friends everything is ok.

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

—If you are happy with you and with your life, then you have success. For sure you can measure it because everybody see success in different ways.

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

—I'm never satisfied with my work. If it would be satisfaction when I'll do something else. Because if your are satisfied when will be no progress.

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

—I like the most that I meet every day new people, new characters and make new friends. It wonderful that through our work we discover the world.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—For sure. I would say that the life only begins only after marriage. Of course marriage shouldn't be conventional or linked by a piece of paper.

—Is there life in the Universe?

—For sure exists but it so evolved that they didn't bother to make contact with us. We are still savage for them. We have a long way to evolve.

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

—The most important tip is to follow the moment, always look behind the main thing that is happening, there are hidden gems in the second row.

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

—For sure I don't like long editing hours but I think it's my fault and I got to change my work flow or something in my style or prices.

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—I wish a find a better balance between my work time and family time. Of course the balance should lean more in family time side! :P

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Spare time? I wish I have some. But when I have a little I play with my daughter, go meet my parents, drink a beer with friends.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—I wish that people love each other to forget to be selfish, end all wars and earth to grow as one happy nation without borders.

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

—The most important think that brings value to a picture is the moment and after that is lighting, background and composition.

—Who is the 21st century symbol to your mind?

—Tough question! In my opinion that person could be Pope Francis. He could be the person to bring real peace into this world.

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

—You can't replicate anyone's soul but for sure you can make a picture that transmit his personality to the viewer.

—Is there anything that worries you? What & why?

—I think I worry about my health. If you are not healthy you can live you life as you like and do what you love.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Everything is allowed. If you thing that something is not allowed then you put a barrier to your creativity.

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—I would like to make wars disappear and the world to became better for everybody no matter where the live.

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

—My parents were perfect. They offered the perfect balance between what I liked to do and I shouldn't do.

—Do you make friends with ease?

—I don't! Because I like to tell directly what I don't like to people and that upset the most of time.

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

—For sure the future of wedding photography is destination wedding and good quality photojournalism.

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

—I don't hate. Hate bring always bad things, bad thoughts and didn't help you to evolve as a person.

—Whom can you name as a person/people not deserving respect?

—I have no respect for the people who lie and for the people who like to kiss other people asses.

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

—I wish I learn sooner how to the world as camera see it and not to stuck in technical things.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Where are so many great photographers today so it's difficult to choose one to shoot with.

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

—Taboos, rules, things that restrict you creativity and vision doesn't have to exists.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I love criticism. I think criticism help us to evolve as photographers and as people

—Do you look good in pictures?

—I don't think so but I didn't have many occasions to be in front of the camera.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—For sure I would like to make a photo reportage with Metallica on an world tour.

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

—For sure the most impressive moment is the birth of my daughter, Raisa!

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

—I tried to fight my inner demons. Now we are on the the side! :P

—Do you like travelling?

—I do and I wish as soon as possible to blend travel with work.

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

—For sure I would started to do photography when I was younger.

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

—Welcome guys! I've been expecting you, what took you so long!

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

—For sure Chrisman Studios, Larry Mann, Tod Laffler!

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

—Family and a little Fuji X100S or only the phone.

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

—My heroes are regular people. They are amazing.

—What side of you do you never show to the public?

—The public never sees when I'm rally angry! :P

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

—For sure I would like to be respected.

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

—I don't agree to do stupid things.

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

—For sure a thriller!

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—.... live life!!!

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

—Sherlock Holmes!