Photographer Bora Uçak

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

—me :)

—Are you photogenic?

—nope, definetaly

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I was a stock photographer for years. Then a friend asked me to shoot her wedding in 2009. It all started that day.

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

—Aesthetic and Technical Quality. A Photograph must be both technically perfect and aesthetic

—Do you love traveling?

—yep

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I am my own boss

—What do you like least about your profession?

—heavy cameras and lenses

—What will be the future of photography?

—more and more competition

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

—get to know new lots of new, happy people in a very friendly environment

—How do you handle criticism?

—good

—Are there any trends in photography?

—not really, It is all about the expectations of the couple and every couple is different

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

—first, they should check as many photographs as possible. second, they must talk directly to the photographer and see if they are in the same mood.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—touching the models

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?

—emotions.

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

—every couple is different and a value is given by the model in it.

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—Ataturk

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—I would like to take landscape photographs but I am too lazy for the effort

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—not really

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—my wife

—What do you worry about, and why?

—losing memory cards, oh god

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—birth of my child

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—Phil Dunphy in Modern Family

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—my dad

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

—number of happy clients and happiness

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—respected

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

—forgot a second battery

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

—cameras, lenses, memory cards and batteries :)

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

—not really, I love them all

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—always search for new ideas

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—it is not one person

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

—Photoshop

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Try to take the best photograph of my life

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

—start photography earlier

—What about life on other planets?

—sure, they are here too

—Who are your heroes?

—Ataturk

—Who do you have no respect for?

—bullies

—What do you do in your spare time?

—watch Netflix, play with my daughter

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—scepticism

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—don't know

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

—nope, may be about cleaning house :)

—Do you make friends easily?

—yes and no

—Where would you like to live?

—seaside

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—opening a restaurant in 2003

—Is there life after marriage?

—hope so :)

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—cats

—The best thing in life is:

—children

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

—shoot, shoot, shoot

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

—go home

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

—horror