Wedding photographers in Pape'ete

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best wedding photographer in Pape'ete? :)

—Photography is a very subjective art. I think that I am the best in some sense:-)

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

—They should like photographer as a personality and that is it. Trust comes later, but in any case it is already in the "first impression" you know it already but you are looking for the proofs to support your first subjective opinion.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—It is photography getting into me. I thought that the moments of the life pass so quickly that you really need a good memory to store all it inside or you need a photographer who can help you to do so:-)

—Are you photogenic?

—I dont think so, hoverer I think that it is not a question photogenic you or not it is more about being self confident. In my opinion, it is all about self confidentiality and hopefully I can develop it in my clients if it is needed.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—To be too "noisy", I mean it's a special day of Bride and Groom, let them fill it , it's not about me, my lighting preferences, angles, etc. So, stay calm, smile and do your job. Do not disturb people too much:-)

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Yes, sure. I love to change the countries, I love to stay 3-4 years, live as a local, think as a local, do as a local, than it's time to go and I go further.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My life is inspire me. Why? I have no idea from where I've came, where I go and I am so curious what is it? But it's so beautiful!

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Repetition. That is why I am constantly working on the different way of looking at the people through my camera.

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—I am OK with the world. Do nothing with it. If there are thing to change or alter they are inside of us.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Meeting people and seeing people, their moments, smiles, tiers, all this candid emotions! I love it!

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—It depends on future of the Wedding as such I think, there is no separate future of wedding photography, it is like a mirror of the real life and real people.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—My day of birth, but I have missed it and couldn't reproduce it in my memory anymore:-)

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Yes, surely, but I want to keep only one of them it's a documentary style, frozen history in the frames.

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

—Emotions, just a flip of emotions, click you have got it, people normally missing it.

—What is special in wedding photography?

—It is a privilege to be on the wedding and at the same time to be aside of it:-)

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

—I am happy, people around of me happy – that is the success for me. isn't it?

—Who are your heroes?

—Anonymous, common people who keep smiling and walks through the difficulties.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes. Relations yes, friendship I dont think so, it is to personal I think so.

—The best thing in life is:

—That there will be the end:-) and it's speed you up to die the right things.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Yes I do, I have a dog, actually it is hard to call it dog it is a Pug:-)

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

—That there will be some standard situation and you could not avoid them.

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

—Traditional? Roles? Man? Women? Too many opinions, traditions, words.

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

—I think that my style is under construction, so I will let you know.

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

—It is my vision of him or her, soul is something much more deeper.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Be conscious and present. That's the best way I think.

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

—I dont think that there is someone like me already:-)

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

—My photo bag and some clothes, minimum as possible.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Hate is not the right feeling to share and do.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Unanswered questions. Why – I want to know:-)

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—It is in the past already, let them go:-)

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When the job is done and client is happy.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—White Smoke Studio, I like them so much!

—What about life on other planets?

—Yeah, I know, it is the same disorder:-)

—What do you do in your spare time?

—I read the books and listen podcasts.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—As always, people! They are amazing!

—Where would you like to live?

—Where I have my family and my work.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes and it is a different life:-)

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

—Do and think. Think and do again.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Yeah... Too many things to tell.

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

—Hmmm:-) I don't know. Sorry...

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

—My internal searching process.

—How do you handle criticism?

—It is just another opinion:-)

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Satisfaction of my clients.

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

—Emotions and confidence.

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

—No talk, just pictures!

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

—I will let you know:-)

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—The life is beautiful.

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

—It will come I think.

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

—It is inside of me:-)

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I dont think so:-)

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

—Hmmm, I dont know.

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

—The right moment.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Ignorant people.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—No, it depends.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—To do nothing.

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

—Documentary.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Understood.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Wedding:-)

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

—Nothing.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—Mostly.