Photographer Damian Hadjinicolaou

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

—Yeap, easy, Misha.

—Are you photogenic?

—Yeap, everyone does, it depends on the person behind the lens.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I did my first one to a relative and got hooked by it.

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

—There are no right or wrongs but there is a sense of style and a point of view. Also there are leading lines to follow people!

—Do you love traveling?

—Yeap!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The freedom to create and the anticipation to capture true moments as they happen.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—The logistics.

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

—its a live event and you get one chance to tell a story.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I crave to know, its one the ways to evolve!

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes!

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

—The final product and connection between them.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Bothering other people!

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

—Too many to list.

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

—The index.

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

—Stephen Hawking

—Who do you want to shoot?

—Mark Zuckerberg

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Nop!

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—My daughter :)

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Earth pollution. Why? Because its a lovely little rock what we live on and we cant seam to find the way to all live in peace.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—The birth of my daughter.

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

—easy, Brian from Family Guy.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My daughter, my friends, flowers, nature in general, animals and positive people.

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

—i have no idea, for me is being happy.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

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

—Camera and 3 lenses.

—Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?

—nop.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—i print and show others my prints and tell them "tell me what you don't like"

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

—manual mode.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—if its a wedding, a story.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—the feedback of my clients.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—dunno.

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

—being more true to my self.

—What about life on other planets?

—yes we are not alone.

—Who are your heroes?

—my parents and wife.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—for negative people.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—relax.

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

—the stressed one!

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—i reality never, but am pleased when my clients are!

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

—no!

—Do you make friends easily?

—yeap!

—Where would you like to live?

—which is the most peaceful place on earth? there.

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

—no comment.

—Is there life after marriage?

—lol! yes!

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—both

—Who or what do you hate?

—haters and negativity

—The best thing in life is:

—people who love you.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—negativity and hatred.

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

—yes.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—quit smoking and eat healthier.

—What would you like to change in the world?

—world peace.

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

—welcome!

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

—bdsm xxxx rated.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—swim at sea, summer time!!!