Photographer Laurentius Verby

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

—i would say Mr Davy Linggar. he is a very talented young man

—Are you photogenic?

—no not really

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—started as a freelance in 2013 an go on from that building my own brand

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

—the feel, and the story behind it, photo is like a joke, if u have to explain it, probably it wasnt very good one

—Do you love traveling?

—yes, so much

—What do you like most about your profession?

—i can travel the world and be part of people happiest day

—What do you like least about your profession?

—the morning call

—What will be the future of photography?

—classic is always the best

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

—the emotion, and the moment that will never be repeated

—How do you handle criticism?

—take it as an old friend

—Are there any trends in photography?

—fading color i guess

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

—the one they trust

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—noon sun with no cloud

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—that i never meet my client prior to their big day

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—elizabeth messina

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—snap a tear drop of a bride mid air during holy matriony

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

—batmanhelping people

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—bruce wayne

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

—with a ruler i think haha

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—id rather be me

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

—losing the file after i convert it, so i lost the raw one

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

—leica m10 and noctiluxbecayse it will swallow light

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

—fisheye lense, bloody useless

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—read read read

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—elizabeth messina

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

—buy a lot of memory card

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—random

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—the smiles on bride and groom face

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—yeah

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

—i would start photography since baby haha

—What about life on other planets?

—not gonna happen soon

—Who are your heroes?

—batman and my mom

—Who do you have no respect for?

—photographer shooting jpeg

—What do you do in your spare time?

—sleep

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—when i die

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

—nope

—Do you make friends easily?

—i think so

—Where would you like to live?

—canada

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

—buying a fisheye lense

—Is there life after marriage?

—yes of course, what kind of question this is

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—i have some jokes about rihanna but forgot the punchline

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—dogs

—Who or what do you hate?

—bean sprout

—The best thing in life is:

—50mm noctilux

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—leica price

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

—im too lazy to do it, let other people do it

—What would you like to change in the world?

—world domination, haha no, picture of the year at mywed will do

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

—full frame and prime lense only, leave the zoom

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

—that actually wedding wasnt supposed to be grande like this, we are beautiful as what we are, no make up needed

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

—thriller