Wedding photographers in Indonesia

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

—Its a very big decision to make.
I would say that they have to pick their dream photographer that is fit their budget or if its way out of their budget, they should try harder to make the budget fitPhotographer is top 3 vendors in a wedding that a couple have to make priority offIts once a lifetime memories, would you really pick someone randomly for it? I won't for sure.

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

—I was struggling finding the "industry" of photography that I wanted to focus on. Started shooting a lot of stuff from fashion, commercial, etc.First time I've ever shot a wedding was my friend's wedding and got into wedding photography after that moment on.

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

—Wedding organizer or families of the bride and groom who stop all the moments that going on in a wedding.Living in Indonesia, there are a lot of "setup" moments by those people, and I hate it. They set it up to look all good and everything, which is not necessary at all.
A wedding should go and looks as is in my honest opinion.

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

—Success
Many people define it in how much money that he/she makes in a year or how many bookings that they made in a year.For me, success is when a lot of people appreciate my works.
They choose me as their photographer because they can't think of someone else to take their wedding photos. It has to be me

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Ask for criticsm from someone that I think is capable of
Looking at other people's works and see what they do right and wrong.
Not copycating their work for sure.

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

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A wedding is always a happy moments for a lot of people, and I get to be part of those moments in every job. Makes me a stay young!

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

—My father.
He inspires me in many things. Can not describe it in words

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—I love to collect stuff (Sneakers, Toys, and starbucks mugs)

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

—Be yourself
Brand yourself to the world

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I love criticism, it makes me a better photographer.

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

—Composition – Lighting – and of course Moments!

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

—My IDs are the most the important ones LOL

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—My shopping habit, yes I shop a lot!

—Do you like travelling?

—I love traveling 1000%

—Do you make friends with ease?

—I would say yes i do

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

—Respected for sure

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

—Not being on time

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Lazy people

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

—Batman!

—Cats or dogs?

—Dogs!

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

—None

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—because the wedding photography is my passion

—Are you fond of travelling?

—yes of course, because traveling is my vitamin

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—I am very sociable with the new environment.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—faith in religion and my belief

—What do you like most about your profession?

—as will be myself

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

—Light and Moments

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes of course

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Tania salim

—What is special in wedding photography?

—Ceremony

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—cats only

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—yes sure.

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

—will not