Wedding photographers in Surabaya

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

—Some of clients booked me because they are wanna be exposed by me. Beside finding the best portfolio which match their need matching the personality of the photographer for them also important.

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

—I got my first DSLR in 2009 then learnt fashion photography, took pictures for model, but then I get used to it and become bored. In 2010 tried some challenges to capture models at outdoor with landscape become more interesting, sometimes indoor with architectural things come up with model are great development for my photography. Year 2011, Some Big Vendor of Photography in Surabaya asked me as a second shooter for more than 5 times for wedding and e-session, then I Fall in love more in wedding moments. In 2012 My First Premium Client is My Friend Come Up with her boyfriend with Madurese Traditional Wedding for Long Wedding and ask me for photograph them, Boom! They Love it! and their younger sister ask me to then.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—From my Country Indonesia : Sigit, Tito, Jeff (The Uppermost), Derry (Martalovia), Hendy, Andunk (HWP), Gus De (Gus De Photography), Hendra Lesmana (Cheese n Click), Komang (Komang Diktat) From International Photographers : Erwin Darmali (Apertura), Sergio (Sergio Photography), Ben&Erin Chrisman, Mauricio Arias (Chrismann Studio), Jeff Newsom, Davina&Daniel Kudish (Davina+Daniel), Two Mann Studios, Julian Abraham Wainwright, Olly Ruiz&Aron Campo (Metrophoto).

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Becoming Wedding Photographer for me is an artist so criticism for me is a positive things, different than haters, hahahaha…. I have idealism to take picture, for me good criticism will put in my mind then its become one of my reasons to develop my photography skills.

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

—So Many Top Photographers in the world, but Few of them can be influenced me as an icon, they are Ben&Erin Chrisman, Erwin Darmali, Jeff Newsom, Mauricio Arias, Davina&Daniel Kudish, Two Mann Studios.

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

—For me authentic atmosphere like lighting, composition, ambience and crazy angle and take high risk angle in sacred moment are all about I love and quite important when I photograph wedding.

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

—About writing moments, meet a lot of new clients that actually they will be my new best friend are what i like about wedding photographer.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Some time in some moments I'm photogenic, but it is just in few times so that I become Photographer not A model. hohoho.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Yes, There will be always some new trends in wedding. It doesn't matter for me, because I will not follow those trends, I'll make something new as A TREND! hahahaha

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

—As Wedding Photographer, I always agree to show up when bride in make up and go home when decorations take off.

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

—Ambience, Different angle and composition, Unique spot in common place, Natural Moments. Do different see from the same basic see are challenges.

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

—I wanna be Invisible Man, so that I can't see by people in wedding, then So many Fearless image I get, hahaha.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—We are paid to make Great Picture in every client. It just not about money, its about consequences to make Great Photograph.

—Is there life in the Universe?

—I will ask NASA about that, because I just can do Star trail not Star Trip, later I tell you about it, hehehe

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

—Learn the basic of Photography theory and just do capture, no matter how it looks, someday you will find your style.

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

—The Uncle bob (not-appointed photographer including guest with their smartphone and tablet), its so annoying!

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

—Memory crash (CF or SD) or Forget bring extra battery for my camera, because I will be lost so many moments.

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

—For me, The Wedding are A Commitment between Man and Woman to get together until the death separate them.

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

—Some works make me leave my family in long time period, but they always wait for me going home :)

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

—I will tell them that Earth is The Beautiful place, then travel around the world with their UFO.

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

—Why Superman has A Tight Suit? Because his suit measurement is "S" not M or L or XL, hahahahaha.

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

—Mirror less camera and my iPhone. DSLR Heavy camera equipment is only for wedding work.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Open mind to any new great style of photographs, then FREE MY MIND to get some new ideas

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Write A song and sometimes playing with my daughter and take leisure time with my family

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

—Becoming Wedding Photographer, because I love to write sacred wedding moments in life.

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

—I wanna be A Indonesian Football Player, and as Top Scorer in Barclays Premiere League

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

—Respected! because I'd Rather be hated for Who I am than Love for who I am not.

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

—Action, because I don't like drama movies, it makes me sleepy when I watch it

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

—Capture in wrong white balance, it made me hard in post processing images.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Yes, Of Course. People Married to Start new life with their Wife/Husband

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—I will go capture A Wedding and do better capture in every single moment

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

—My Mom and My Family, They always in My Life in Whenever the Condition.

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

—Good life (Got great family, got dream job and have time for leisure)

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

—Myself, When make mistakes or missed the perfect shot in risky angle

—Do you make friends with ease?

—I love new people, so I guess make friends not quite so hard for me

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Private Small Wedding in fascinating venue and limited invitation

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

—Authentic fine art wedding photojournalism with sense of fashion

—What makes you continue shooting?

—My Team, My Family and Couple that already being captured by us

—Life is great thanks to:

—When people remember you as A meaningful person in their life

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

—Flash Gel, because I'm not really often using that thing.

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

—Still A Mystery, but become more Greatly Appreciated.

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

—Yes, I always feel their feelings and the atmosphere

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

—When people understand the meaning of my photographs

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—Yes, Learn and progressing make my team grow better.

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

—In my lonely time I love to be A song Writer

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—NOT Showing Up or LATE! are no forgiveness!

—Do you like travelling?

—I Love get lost in new place, hahahahaha..

—Cats or dogs?

—I prefer Dog, They are so Good and Helpful

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

—Better I start since I was A baby, hahaha

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—Nope, but Mostly I do Wedding Photography

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

—They Support me more than 500% , hehehe

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—Nothing, I love being myself as I am

—Where would you prefer to live?

—in the future, New York or London

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

—Chrisman Studio and Apertura

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—No more chaos in this world

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

—It is PRICELESS MEMORIES!

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

—My Mom, My Wife, My Kiddo

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Dirty and Smell places

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—Yes, I do