Photographer Vyacheslav Luchnenkov

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

—Rolf Vendis – according to LKFA.lv awards 2018

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes I am! Because I know how to get a stunning picture, and I can show and teach it to my clients!

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—It was a point to start, so I've been recommended, and it was good first experience

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

—The most important is to send a message that you will feel the atmosphere of that day.

—Do you love traveling?

—​Yes! I can travel all year, but only if I’m with my family. Travelling with them is the most valuable thing for me.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—People, that see my pictures are saying – WOW! you got that image for us! That's wonderful! Thank you!

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Deadlines, I'm trying my best that it won't get me in frustration. Also, I’m getting better and better every time.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I hope that I will be involved in it!

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

—You know, that's wedding, everything is special, so you should be prepared all the time

—How do you handle criticism?

—I'm open for crytics.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Trends are in our heads, they come in and out every day, every year! The main thing is to find what do we like, and make it come true!

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

—Listen to your heart, and just imagine your self on my photos ;)

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Always smile! remember it!

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

—You won't ever see your wedding thru my eyes, if you won't order me :)

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

—It's 100% pure memories!

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—I want to shoot couples that like and trust in what I'm doing.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Yes, I'm not doing any picture, after viewing it you will ask – Why did you do this shot?

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—With Hollywood movie makers, to be on that backstage, learn how do they think, how do they think

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—My son birth! Love is the main thing in the world

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—The main inspiration in my life is my loving wife, that inspires me every day, every hour! I love her!

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

—When your couple writes you a feedback from their heart!

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

—Small camera, and phone, you don't need anything more on your vacation! Enjoy your stay, and separate your vacation, and work ^_^

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

—Photocamera, I'm waiting when I can come on the wedding with my iPhone and it will be normal :)

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—There is a big work done behind the scene, I'm working hard analysing every photo shoot done, to improve my skills.

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

—That it won't be as easy as I thought from the first sight

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—That without me you won't have your memories, and you won't stay in that moment ever.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Every photo shoot is a new life, that I live. I'm trying to do my best to see something new, in some ordinal places, so every other photoshoot will be unique

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—No why? :)

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

—My photography life, I'd start everything from the very start :)