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

—Well, it all depends on who you ask.
What is the best car in the world ? Everyone just sees things differently and especially in photography which is an art in itself, where everything is subjective, ask 10 people this question and probably you will get 11 different answers ! :)

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—If there is one thing I always encourage newlyweds to do when looking for a wedding photographer is to pay very good attention to the portfolios and see which style would suit them and most importantly when meeting a wedding photographer – have him show a full wedding coverage and not get "fooled" by the best 2-3 photos everyone uploads online.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—It was back in 2007 I think ... photography was already a hobby for me and as I already had a "decent" DSLR kit ( by those times' standards ) a friend of mine ( who was a videographer ) asked me to go with him and shoot some christenings. I was scared as hell thinking I have a huge responsibility but everything went well and then I moved to weddings, still shooting for him as I didn't have any portfolio. The next year I started going solo and ... 10 years later here we are.

—Are you photogenic?

—Never :)

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

—Besides the basic technical stuff – composition and message/feeling are by far the key elements of an attractive wedding photograph.

—Do you love traveling?

—Sure, who doesn't ?
Although I shot quite a few after wedding session abroad with just the bride and groom, I would love to be able to shoot a full destination wedding sometime.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Happiness in the client's eyes when they look at their wedding photos for the first time.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Hmm tough one...
If I'd had to choose, it would probably the fact that I have to refuse some clients that reeeeealy want me as their wedding photographer, because I already booked their wedding date for someone else.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I embrace it – it's the only way we move up the ladder.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Probably not much would change – no matter how advanced the cameras will get. A strong and great wedding image from the 50s is still great today so I can only image – the things that bring value to an image will stay constant over time.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Photography is an art – no doubt about that and I find it unacceptable for a client to give the photographer exact and strict examples of they want their wedding images to look like, by bringing photos from other photographers around the world and setting stirct guidelines and boundaries regarding their own images. A photographer should be hired if you liked his own style, not to reproduce someone else's work.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Bride and groom should choose the one that they trust.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—in 2005 one of my best friend introduce me to photography, we shoot everything. Until in 2007 my partner and I found our passion to shoot wedding only

—Are you photogenic?

—I believe every body, including me, has their own charms. And the man behind the lens should find it

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

—for me light and emotion two most important to make a good photo

—Do you love traveling?

—being a wedding photographer has made me travel almost all continent. And I love traveling, especially capturing couples with different countries and cultures. but home still the best place on earth for me.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I am doing the thing that I love, and meeting new people on their happiest day. Plus I can travel around the world.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—sometimes I need to travel with long period of time (more than 2 weeks), I must leave my family.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I believe critics are one of ways for me to become better.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—besides bride and groom portraits, I restrained my self to direct the event. Because I believe in real moment.

—What will be the future of photography?

—it will be borderless industry. An example from our own experience: A couple live in london, booked indonesian wedding photographer and the wedding in africa.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—for me personally, as wedding photographer I get to applied my knowledge in landscape, product, fashion and interior photography. So it is always challenging, and I race with time.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Creativity, generosity, Easy contact to make the couple at ease, being able to handle crowds, people and situations to get great photos and reassure the couple.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I was passionate about photography since I was young. It's after looking at some stunning Wedding pictures done by top photographers that I was inspired to follow the same route. The freedom of creativity is what I enjoy the most into Wedding Photography.

—Are you photogenic?

—I would say half photogenic

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

—I would say the light first. the way a subject is lit will make the picture attractive or repulsive. Then comes the subject itself.

—Do you love traveling?

—I moderately love traveling. I drive a lot and do not enjoy traveling so much.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Freedom of creativity, woaww effect from client when he looks at his pictures, satisfaction when I download and see nice shots, freedom to organize my time as I want, never a routine, always different, meet great people...

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Sometimes very demanding which leaves me little space for family, having to recharge batteries every evenings, waiting for downloading pictures, sometimes chaining up days of shooting and having to drive long distances while being tired and sleepy.

—How do you handle criticism?

—It depends. I'm very committed into my job and I'm very generous in what I do (always deliver more photos than promise). I cannot do this job halfway. Therefore, I don't like people criticizing what I do since they don't know how much I give into what i do.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Getting distracted by people, girls, checking the phone at important moments, talk loud at official ceremonies... Totally prohibited to drink alcohol at a Wedding even if the couple proposes. Even after the duty, Never drink because We all have to go back home.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Digital imaging has unleash creativity from photographers. I do not see it change when I see how people love pictures so much and love creative pictures. I sometimes fear that phones will replace proper cameras since it is already happening into the hotel industry nowadays. They less and less call upon professional photographers but rely on enthusiasts "instagrammers" to remain active on social networks and use phone pictures and vintage look to keep "in".

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—Freedom of creativity, magic moments, emotions and... clothes, special mood and atmosphere, being able to direct any kind of people from simple gentlemen and ladies to CEOs and Corporate directors to do whatever you want them to do, :-)