Wedding photographers in Venice

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

—Pay attention not to step on the bride’s dress, always remember your camera rain covers and be happy ‘cause you are doing the simplest job in the world: just press a button! LOL

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

—Jim Morrison said: “the future’s uncertain” followed by “and the end is always near”…but I believe the last sentence is wrong

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

—Some photos are good because of their meaning, some others because of their appearance. The best photos are a magical and accurate balance between content and form

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

—Love story mixed up with thriller, horror, science fiction, comedy, action, adventure, all set in the medieval age in Venice….something easy to do ;-)

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

—I saw the girl I was secretly in love with kissing another guy (I was seven years old and she was nineteen: I learned how unfair life can be)

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

—To care about my gear more than about my pictures – but the result is that my cameras and lenses are apparently devastated

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

—From the dictionary: “Success = the favorable result of something attempted”…so I guess the Coyote shouldn’t inspire me

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

— I lost my father when i was five, so my mother had to be both strict and indulgent, and I appreciate her

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

—Avoid to waste that couple of years studying medicine and immediately sign up for the photography school

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

—Wedding photographers are nothing but common people, so they see exactly the same; but photographers know how to make it interesting

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—I can’t decide between Peter Greenaway and Olga Kurilenko (though I don’t know if she likes to shoot)

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

—For a long time I’ve been exclusively a still life photographer and felt the need of shooting something more lively

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

—Those of many writers, painters, song-writers, directors… and brilliant colleagues… of course

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—Let me see….oh yes: a couple of old photos exhibited in my studio…I’m going to change them right now

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

—You can’t be liked by everyone, but if you’re not even respected... something’s wrong with you

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

—That all of my analogical stuff were going to be not worth a damn in the upcoming digital era

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

—I’m worried about this interview because sometimes I can’t fully understand the questions

—Do you like traveling?

—Apart from a couple of other things, traveling is one of those that mostly make me happy

—How do you deal with criticism?

—When the criticism is accurate it helps you to improve your work, so I take care of it

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

—Not at all…I rather think that good portraits replicate the soul of the photographer

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

—It’s a creative, imaginative…sometimes artistic job, and it coincides with my passion

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

—Sometimes I discover myself crying while watching some stupid romantic movie

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—Too much to mention...but I’ll start with a bit more financial equality

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

—I’d like to be The Road Runner, but I fear I’m Wile E. Coyote instead

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

—Good mood and curiosity or traveling would be arduous and useless

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No, I’m a still life, commercial and industrial photographer too

—Cats or dogs?

—Both, but the cats have something peculiar that fascinate me

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—I set down my cameras and transform myself into a superhero

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

—To take a deep look at his most recent couple of weddings

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

—Ohhh you’re so awesome…can I take some pictures of you?

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

—The one portrayed on The Scream by Edvard Munch, I fear

—Do you make friends with ease?

—I used to, when I was younger. Now I’m quite selective

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—You never know what kind of pictures you’ll take away

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

—I like jokes, but without fail I forget them outright

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

—Forgetting my camera covers during the cloudburst

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Self corporal punishing when I take bad pictures

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—…and tell the best wedding story I’ve ever told

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

—Ignorance, intolerance, arrogance, selfishness

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Being intrusive…and step on the bride’s dress

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

—Wile E. Coyote, because he tries and tries….

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Of course, but fortunately they come and go

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—I’d like to shoot Giulia, but she’s too shy

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

—I guess I’m doing it right now

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

—No, I like all of my gadgets

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

—Ignorant and intolerant guys

—Is there life in the Universe?

—I hope they are good guys

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—For sure a different life

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

—The weight of my gear

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

—Just give emotions

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

—My brides and grooms

—Where would you prefer to live?

—Back in my twenties

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—Too much to mention

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

—I’ve no idea

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Not at all

—What makes you continue shooting?

—Passion

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

—Never

—Life is great thanks to:

—Love

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Love

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—No