Wedding photographers in Cluj-Napoca

—The secret we all want to reveal – who is the best wedding photographer in Cluj-Napoca?

—A secret must remain secret! :)

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

—To resonate with the photographer's work, to contact him in order to understand how he/she is working and to feel that he/she is absolutely trustworthy to capture their lifetime memories for them. The financial part should be the last thing to weight in their decision.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—I guess wedding photography has a lot of other genres because wedding photographer must:
- be intuitive like in sports photography;
- know travel/landscape/fashion/boudo ir photography for photo sessions;
- know photojournalism in order to capture real moments,
- product photography for detail shots;
- be creative;
- many others.... but the main one, must "be there"!

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

—When traveling with family a mirrorless camera because its small and light weighted, but when travel for weddings beside the cameras and 2-3 lenses the back-up gear.

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

—Not best loved but the latest one I heard:
"Do you know how Michael Schumacher's cat sound like? Meooooow! (say it fast!)"

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

—Yes. The bad effect of human race over the climate and planet earth in general and the overpopulation.

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—Family time, meet good old friends, sleep more, capture some real life moments.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—Reverse the climate change, eradicate world hunger/poverty and terrorism.

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

—Chrisman Studios, Two Mann Studios, Marius Barbulescu Photography, AM Dragan Photography, Pedro Cabrera, Victor Lax and many-many others.

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—People to start enjoying life not working their asses off all the time.

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

—Never underestimate their-self, embrace failure and never ever stop learning. Don't sell yourself cheap only because you are beginner!

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

—There are to many, from family and friends, to fellow photographers.

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

—The "click" came when I got married and realized the level of wedding photography.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—Where there's not to cold neither to warm all year long. :)

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

—Sometimes the real moments are not in front of photographer but behind (the scene).

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

—"Hi, me human! Lets smoke some weed and party!"

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Many ways: with my family, riding my bike, traveling! :)

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

—Moment, message, framing, edit, details, all of them.

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

—Singing at a musical instrument like piano or guitar.

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

—Making people happy after seeing their own memories.

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

—Holding my baby girl in my arms for the first time!

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

—I guess waking up very early in the morning.... :)

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

—Those who intentionally make other people suffer.

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

—:)) Not possible to show neither in this case!

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

—Not a character but a... motorbike racer! :)

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Photographers couples and same sex couples.

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

—Not capture all the moments sometime.

—Life is great thanks to:

—Family, people around me and nature.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Never stop learning and exercising.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Good question! I don't know... :)

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—There are to many of them! :))

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

—The moment, message, framing.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Always was and always will.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—Shooting makes me happy! ;)

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

—Respected (as human bean).

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

—A graphic tablet I guess.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—You should tell me! :))

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

—Evolving continuously.

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

—My clients happiness.

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

—OMG, to many! :))))

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

—Real life moments.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—Can't decide! :))

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—90% more or less

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

—Albert Einstein

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

—My daughter! :)

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

—Can't remember.

—Do you like travelling?

—Hell YEAH! :)

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Definitely :)

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—Lazyness :))

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

—Ageing :)))

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Love it!

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

—Never!

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

—Comedy

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

—Less.

—Do you make friends with ease?

—Yeap!

—Is there life in the Universe?

—100%

—Cats or dogs?

—Both

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

—Yes

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

—No

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—No

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

—There is no criteria. If you think that a client is choosing you because you are spending ours in editing a picture, then you are wrong. A client is choosing a photographer just because he somehow likes your photos and he can relate with your work.

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

—Is difficult to say. I think that the consumers will be much more aware about the necessity of a Good Professional Photographer at their events and only the ones who are delivering HIGH QUALITY will survive.

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

—Success is that moment when you manage to stop for an hour and read a good book. Is that mental accomplishment which is not achievable using other methods.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I like them... Can improve your future work.....actually I am not really satisfied if I receive only appreciations .... means that something is fishy.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Well, arguable subject...depends of a lot of factors: social, money, culture etc. Love alone is difficult to survive without being supported.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Everything is allowed when shooting. Photography is a very vast field. You can do whatever you want during a photo session...EVERYTHING.

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

—No. I am not performing witchery. I think instead that I am replicating one of the most important day in his life.

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

—I hate, I really hate the clowns that are taking my pictures and are posting them on their presentation web site.

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

—I am never satisfied. I don't know what is wrong with me but I always have the feeling that something is not OK.

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

—Well...the best thing when you are delivering your work is when the bride asks : "When did you do this ? Is awesome!!!". Almost 99% of my work is a surprise for my clients.

—Do you like travelling?

—Sometimes yes. But I don't take the camera with me. I prefer to actually look and admire the places I visit.

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

—1. Do this if you like photography;
2. Do it for fun and not for money.If you follow these two simple rules, you are ready to go.

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

—The story within the photo is the most important. The rest is just technical stuff not worth mentioning it.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—The event itself is special, being hired at a wedding is not something random and must be treated with maximum FOCUS...get it ;)

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

—Randomly...it just happened that a friend of mine suggested that I should do it. And I did it :)

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—I will like to change the focus of the mankind on exploring the space and not developing weapons.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Me !? Photogenic ?! No way....I consider myself one of the most ugliest person alive :)

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

—The people I meet. They are different and each one of them can teach you something.

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

—I will ask them what is the maximum sensor resolution used on their planet :)))))

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—I don't know and I don't care. Each wedding is unique and is a standalone event.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Impossible. I never get photographed. I hate my profile picture also.

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

—They never see if I am sad, ill or tired...they don't need that.

—Is there life in the Universe?

—There is somewhere, far ....but this is a delicate subject :)

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—.... a barbecue.....somehow I am in the mood for that :)

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

—My parents are inspiring me, my kids are motivating me.

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

—No favorite joke. I like all jokes that makes me laugh.

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

—Cigarettes and coffee ... cause I die without coffee.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—I will like to stop seeing kids dying of starvation.

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

—Paul Muad'dib. Because time is meaningless for him.

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

—I worry about dying before seeing the North Pole.

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

—Shoot in JPEG. Oh God...I was so stupid that day.

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

—Well, nothing especially, they are all different.

—Life is great thanks to:

—Hmm...I don't if I am allowed to say this here ;)

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

—I wish I knew that I could have started earlier.

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

—The story, the story and the story behind.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—The passion and obsession for photography.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Christopher Nolan ... just because :)

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

—I will start photography earlier :)

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—Nope, but this is my main domain.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—The lack of the best thing :)))))

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

—More strict....yes....much more.

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

—My mother, my father and Batman

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

—Hmmm..... I like everything :)

—Do you make friends with ease?

—I think so....also enemies :)

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—Nothing...I am OK like this.

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

—Yes, taking photos with me.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—Romania is just perfect.

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

—I would rather be loved.

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

—My daughter and my son.

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

—I LOVE all my gadgets.

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

—Once I agreed to shoot

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

—The birth of my kids.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—I took MORE pictures.

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

—Joe Buissink

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—NO...NO WAY

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Sports...

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

—SCI – FI

—Cats or dogs?

—Dogs

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

—Lies