Wedding photographers in United States

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best wedding photographer in Washington? :)

—There are a lot of amazing photographers and I can't tell who is the best.

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

—Honestly take your time and learn basics of photography. Learn your camera and challenge yourself to photograph just with one lease. Have your camera with you all the time ( not your phone ) and if you need it find a good teacher.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—One of my roommates many years ago showed me some images from "Flash" Festival in Germany. True those images I felt that I'm there. That day I felt in love in to photography. After many years of discovering what I like to photograph I find out that I love to see people in my images + documentary photography another passion of mine. Then I combined these two little things and there you go.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Tons of editing later at the day, will help my friend to set up her new hard drive storage then I have two client meetings, later exhibition, and concert for the end of the night.

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

—I'm traveling 2-3-4 times per month. Most of the time I have my camera with me, my go pro, drone, 360 camera. For my next trip it will be just my Nikon D850.

—Is there anything among your gadgets that you wish you haven't bought? Why?

—I wish to get knowledge long time ago that I need to buy one camera and two lenses and master it for instead of buying stuff and putting them to the selfs.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—With Nikon Cameras! My photography style is story telling photojournalism. For that I need super fast focus speed and Nikon is just nailing it!

—Are you fond of travelling?

—I think that you can find this answer by watching this little video about me: vimeo.com/133199850

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Most of the times books are the best educators. Good mentors is worth every single dollar you spend as well!

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—I believe that sooner or later Photojournalism will back and people will start to value real moments more than pretty image of mountain and them somewhere far far away :))

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

—Most important that couple really enjoy photographers work and both sides will be very happy.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—While I was at Giraffe Manor taking pictures of couple after I have whole evening to play with Giraffes!

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respect is most important factor in our life which is the biggest value of which we need to value.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Once you start to do anything in your life it's hard to take it, once you grow you learn from it.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—I take photos everyday of everything. Also starting to do more personal documentary work soon.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—As always. Do not rush to be the best today, and you'll be the best tomorrow.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Doing research, hiking, meeting friends, trying to get more active.

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

—Forgot to bring my SD cards at the Engagement Session :)

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—To read more books about basics of photography.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—People and ability to document their life.

—Are you photogenic?

—All of us are photogenic. Me too! :)

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

—Composition + Light + Action = OSOM!

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Your cell phone should stay at home.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Music, Architecture, People, Books.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—To learn more about photography.

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

—A looot of hard work!

—What is special in wedding photography?

—A lot of Happiness.

—What about life on other planets?

—Yup. I'm believer.

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—Strong Emotion.

—What things that common people don't usually see can a wedding photographer notice?

—Small details.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—I'm dog lover.

—Where would you like to live?

—In Lithuania.

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

—Scott Kelby

—The best thing in life is:

—Beautiful.

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—Nothing.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Not yet.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Emails.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—People.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes :)

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

—Wacup!

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

—Si-Fi

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—No.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—No.

—The secret we all want to reveal – who is the best wedding photographer in San Diego?

—I think that we all want to say ourselves but really the best wedding photographer is the one the best fits the style of what the bride and groom are looking for. But as far as artistic, creative, documentary wedding photography, it's got to be me ;)

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

—Stay away from Pinterest and keep it real. Real is always better. Make sure they do research and spend the money. This is the ONE area you don't what to skimp out on. If the bride and groom set a budget and it turns out that wedding photographers cost more, well than it's time to change the budget as well. Don't try to work with it. Make sure you see at least 2 full weddings. Photographers only want to show you their best.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—It's such a special day. I can feel it when I wake up that morning. As soon as I arrive I can feel all of the joy, excitement and nervousness that is just begging to be captured.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—I like working with people. I believe every single one of us is beautiful. If I can show that to somebody who doesn't feel that way about them self than I did my part.

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

—This is a weird question. I love being me. We are all unique. Embrace your quirkiness and be yourself and maybe more people would like to be like you.

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

—I am a very methodical person. I do my best to reduce mistakes. Mistakes are "risks gone wrong". We learn from them and move on.

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

—I am very hard on myself and by far my worst critic. But it's this that keeps me pushing, improving my eye and making better photographs.

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

—If you like and respect yourself than your not worrying who's liking and respecting you. My life isn't based off of "likes".

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

—"Success is the result that you get from the calculated effort that went into that particular event." – Shaun Baker

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Some people have the tendency to remove themselves from the photograph. I let them know that I work around them and they are always exactly where I want them.

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

—When I first started out I bought way to much gear. keeping it simple is much easier and also helps me stay in the moment.

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

—It looked like a lot of fun! I wanted to approach it differently than your "traditional" wedding photographer. It really paid off :)

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

—Everything! It's all there. From children to elderly, pets and other vendors. It's NOT al about the bride and groom.

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

—Any person that is not afraid to take a chance. To stand for something. To make this a better place for all of us to life.

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

—I don't like to check luggage so it's all being carried on with me. I always bring a camera with a 28mm and a 50mm lens.

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

—I like to call them mile markers. They make us who we are. I can't choose one of significance because they all are.

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

—I guess it also made me who I am today so I would say it was just about perfect. Weather I agree with it or not.

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

—That it's all about the people. A true, real moment will win over something staged every single time.

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

—I would have say Yes to that McDonalds party that my parents wanted to throw for me when I turned 6.

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

—Hopefully more documentary and true to life. There are a lot of clichés that are so unnecessary.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—That human being create categories for each other and then fight! We are all humans! Cut it out.

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

—Trying to make a picture. It's a challenge that is highly rewarding.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I like it. As long as it's coming from the right people/places.

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

—Shoot, shoot shoot. Make mistakes and learn. Don't overcharge!

—Life is great thanks to:

—What you choose to include in it. My wife and dog for sure!

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—Nicer people. Less hate/ corrupted social media algorithms.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Not for the bride and groom. Kidding. Of course.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Ruining moments to make something cheesy.

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

—It's not appropriate for this interview.

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

—I am a creative, artistic story teller.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—It's who I am. I don't have a choice :)

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

—James Nachtwey and Bruce Davidson.

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

—Murderers, robbers, rapists ect...

—Do you look good in pictures?

—It depends on who's taking them.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—I am an observer. Non critical.

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

—Moment, Light and Composition.

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

—Never but hopefully next time.

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

—Everything! I don't know why.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—The people who love me most.

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—I shoot every single day.

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—I alter myself every day.

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

—Moments moments moments!

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

—Everything and everyone.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—San Diego, California.

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

—To get me out of here!

—Is there life in the Universe?

—Of course there is.

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—What leisure time?!

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

—Hmmm... Not sure

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

—This interview!

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—Same as today.

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

—My good side.

—Do you like travelling?

—I love it!

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No way!

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

—Comedy.

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

—What?

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

—Nope.

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—Nope.

—Cats or dogs?

—Dogs.

—Is it easy for you to make friends?

—Yes.