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

—First of all the images. You should be absolutely in love with photographer's style!

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I started by shooting a couple of friends weddings

—Are you photogenic?

—Depends who is taking photo. If Im doing iphone selfie – always!

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

—Happy mood, mutual cooperation, light

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Well, I love being such a big part of peoples' happy day, I lovethat I am the one, who creates memories for years and years to come, I love learning about different love people feel for each other and I love travelling of course

—What do you like least about your profession?

—administration and accounting

—How do you handle criticism?

—I tend to accept it if it's constructive

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Being rude I guess

—What will be the future of photography?

—I just read an article about it. Aparently it's 3D pictures and Imax style videos

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

—Love. It's always special and every time different

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

—Конечно же я!))) Если серьезно, то несколько и каждый из низ по-своему хорош

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

—По убыванию значимости: 1) фотограф как человек (если у него бомбические кадры, но в процессе общения вы поняли, что он не с вашего мира – проходите мимо); 2) фотография (стиль, обработка); 3) условия, прайс

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Оууу, сейчас понастальгирую...Купил фотик, снимал что вижу, и, наверно, как это у многих бывает, однажды знакомая мне сказала: "Леха! Ты же фотограф! Сними мою свадьбу, пожалуйста". А я такой: "Э, ну, как бы я не фотограф, тем более не снимал еще свадьбы". А в ответ: "Ну у тебя же есть зеркалка, будешь фотографом на моей свадьбе".
Это была моя первая свадьба.

—Are you photogenic?

—Больше да, чем нет

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

—Свет, эмоции, атмосфера

—Do you love traveling?

—Офкорс!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Новые знакомства, общение. Радость от пойманых моментов.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Одним словом – фотошоп

—How do you handle criticism?

—Плохо. Она не окрыляет

—What will be the future of photography?

—Думаю, что мода в фотографиях, как и в одежде будет чередоваться: сегодня модно клёш, завтра – зауженные брюки, через неделю – снова клёш. В свадебной фотографии то же самое

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Носить с собой одну камеру )

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Susan Stripling.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—In 2004 I got a digital camera for Christmas, back when digital cameras weren't attached to every device. I was facinated with how you could freeze time, and then view the past later. I couldn't set it down. A few years later I shot my first wedding, fell in love with it and 10 years later have shot over 200.

—Are you photogenic?

—Sometimes... If I've gotten enough sleep and have a glass of wine or two

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

—A moment. For sure. If it doesn't have this it's not worth remembering. After that, certainly lighting and composition go a long way.

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely. We have traveled all over the world taking photos!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I love that every weekend I get to be a huge part of someone's "most important day of their life."

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Crazy church ladies that force me to shoot from 100 feet away in the balcony during the ceremony.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I love it. As long as it is constructive it is one of the biggest gifts you can give to me.

—What will be the future of photography?

—More and more instant gratification. A one month turn around average for a wedding will turn into a day.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—I've found that the energy I've wasted in the past on worrying about things was better spent on just doing what I was supposed anyway. No regrets. No fear.

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

—The father of the bride that has never cried in public before. The look on the groom's face when he sees his bride for the first time. The uncle that doesn't normally drink is dancing up a storm on the dance floor.