Photographer Anna Červinková

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Someone asked me once to shoot their wedding.. haven't stopped since & it's been now over 7 years.

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

—Feelings. I love when my photos help people to recall their precious moments or even people who were absent on the occasion can sense the essence of it. A good photo should speak to them all.

—Do you love traveling?

—I do. A LOT.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I love going to places and meeting new people on one of the most important days in their life. The emotions are almost tangible! Sometimes we meet just briefly in the hurry of the day, but I love to blend with the crowd and be a silent observer of all the beauty and joy around.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Editing cave.. spending weeks in row to edit and deliver the images as I do all my editing. But on the other hand I love when I download the images right after the shoot and spend just hours experimenting with edits and swooning over new photos!

—How do you handle criticism?

—I love to recieve feedback, learn form it and grow!

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

—How connected they feel to the photos and stories he/she shares.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Everything that suits the couple is allowed. As for me, I request to be the only photographer (with my co-shooter) during the ceremony, so wedding guests can be fully present and enjoy the ceremony.

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

—I love catching those candid moments, non staged or posed – kids running around, people interacting, small details which make the wedding story so honest.

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

—Every single one. This century is more than ever before focused on individuality and with the spread of social media every single person matters and can have a voice.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I would never publish something uncomfortable for the model.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Everyone who wants to create something together. I love people contributing and helping with the shoot. Sometimes I wonder that the final image doesn't belong to a photographer at all with all those talented people in the background.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Meaning of life and such things, usual stuff.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Everytime I set on a journey into unknown.

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

—I just love Aragorn from Lord of the Rings. So mysterious yet so kind and wise.

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

—Success is when a person loves what you do. And it can be your grandma, your parents or boyfriend, random people on the internet or big crowds. No matter how 'big' these people are, if what you do speaks to others, that is success. Some people just crawl for bigger success and don't realize how successful and gifted they already are or what they're missing on.

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

—As little as possible. And that apply to life as well. After all, what is life than one big travel?
On my travels I realised, that the less you carry, the less you have to care about, the more you can immerse into the everyday experience instead. (For example – one pair of the trousers&one dress makes outfit choices so much easier.)

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Constantly learning from every picture I take, from pictures taken by others and by simly looking around and observing. Training your eye is the key.

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

—How extremely important it is to shoot RAW.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—My photographs are far from saying, they're more about feeling. I hope.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Visual fascination.

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

—Nothing, because it wouldn't make me the person I am today. I don't really recognize mistakes in my life, it's just life, learning and trying, failing and improving.

—Who are your heroes?

—There might come a row of fantasy characters. Am I too old for that?

—Who do you have no respect for?

—For authorities. We're all human and sometimes school kid can have more wisdom than politician or teacher.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Sleep, ride my bike or walk in nature.

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

—Being human.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Cats cats cats cats cats cats cats!

—The best thing in life is:

—Life.