Wedding photographers in London

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

—Don't try to cheat and to burn certain steps in your education as a photographer. Take photography courses, learn the basics, the technique very well, then you can go to the next level.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—After working for some time in fashion photography and in the studio, the step to wedding photography was very natural. I've always enjoyed working with people, and being together with them on a special day gives what I need for capturing great shots.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—I am inspired by many people I meet every day, from my students to my friends. I don't think you have to look for inspiration only from one or two people whom you consider to be the best in their domain, but rather find inspiration everywhere around you

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

—Light, composition, but especially feeling. A good photo has to make you laugh, to make you cry, to make you shiver, even hate it...but it can not leave you without reaction.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—There are still so many things that I can show, as I said , there are a million reasons to enjoy life and you can never say that you've captured them all in your photos.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—That life is beautiful, that you can find beauty everywhere around you. There are a million reasons to enjoy life and photography can show at least a part of these.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—You meet great people, you learn many things from them, you can watch them smile or cry when you show them the photos you've made.

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

—I almost broke my neck during a shooting on a cliff. A mistake bigger than that would be to actually brake it.

—Who or what do you hate?

—I dislike many things, but I don't think I actually hate something or someone. Hate is a strong word ....

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—A bright one. The competition is going to be even higher, and competition means progress. In order to stay ahead, you have to constantly learn and reinvent yourself.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—No, I have a photo studio, a photography school, I do mainly portraits, fashion and commercial work.

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Unfortunately, there is a tendency towards landscape photography, where the bride and groom have a secondary role. Wedding means emotion, from my point of view...

—What is special in wedding photography?

—The unique nature of the moment. A mixture of happiness, stress, laughing and tears.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I am very critical with everything I do, I constantly learn and I try to be better than yesterday.

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

—Success is doing something you love and the people around you can see that.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Very well. If it's well argummented, you can learn o lot from criticism.

—Where would you like to live?

—In Romania. Guess what, I am already living here :))

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Vladimir Putin, Sting, and a few other people.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes, but not as good as it was before :))

—Who do you have no respect for?

—The people who think they know evething.

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

—Come on, we are in the 21-st century...

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

—Roberto Valenzuela and Jerry Ghionis.

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

—Cameras, books and sunglasses.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Rankin, Ghionis, Valenzuela.

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

—The MAN behind the camera.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—The price of cameras :)))

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

—Can I take your picture?

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—The birth of my son.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—everything I want...

—The best thing in life is:

—Life itself.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

—Are you fond of travelling?

—yesss!

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Never.

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

—Drama.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs.

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—yes

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

—Hire the best photographer you can afford and dont think you are saving money by going with the guy who quoted you the least or who offers you the biggest package.

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

—It was at a time when i was more keen amateur than professional and a good friend of mine was getting married and asked if i could do the photography for them. I did an OK job, but from then on I became the preferred wedding photographer for all my friends and after about the 10th wedding i started getting quite good at it and I started taking bookings from friends of friends and it took off from there.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Positive criticism I handle very well, negative criticism is another matter.
To be honest I cant remember the last time I received negative criticism about my work, from a client at least.
Not that it doesn't deserve it at times.
I am my harshest critic and i regularly feel i have under performed on the day and should have done a better job.

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

—Emotion first and foremost! For me a good image must capture the love, happiness and joy of the day and that can be as subtle as a glance or a touch. Its one of the most emotional days a family can go through, so it is vital you capture that for the client.
After that, lighting, composition and colour are the elements i look for in good image.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Currently MyWed is my best research tool. MyWed allows me to see what some of the best wedding photographers in the world are doing and what I need to doing to improve on my composition, lighting and creativity.

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

—Meeting all different types of people and creating images people love and cherish.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Of course not! That's why you find me on the other side of the lens.

—Do you like travelling?

—I love travelling!