Photographer Omkar Chavan

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

—To be honest I like Anoop Padalkar style of wedding photography. He is a truly very talented and creative photographer and I respect him!

—Are you photogenic?

—Some times :) I like the emotional one the best :)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—it was 7 years ago!

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

—Always be ready for the moments, even some times stage them! Try to make the best compositions and feel the situation and the models, people are different and you should be a professional to understand them!

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes! It's my passion and my inspiration! To see new cultures, meet new amazing people, its fantastic :)

—What do you like most about your profession?

—People, the atmosphere at weddings, the goal to become better and better after every second wedding....

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Waiting

—What will be the future of photography?

—everything is about people's emotions in this life, so if people be same, nothing won't change!

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

—In my opinion wedding photography is the best style in photography at all, because it can unite all the styles of photography, portrait, fashion, staging, street, reportage and other styles.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Area of improvement.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes, but... as for me moments and emotions are priceless and eternal!

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

—Full wedding stories not only the best pictures.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—use of mobile phones.

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

—moments.

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

—moment, story, colors, lights.

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

—There are a lot of good wedding photographers, but I think Fedor Borodin from Russia is very talented, and his style is different and amazing!

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Emotional, stylish and successful people with good taste.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I dont know.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Fedor Borodin

—What do you worry about, and why?

—No :) I am a happy person with my goals :)

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—You should live every day like its a significant moment :)

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

—i will think about it..

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—A lot of talented professionals in different directions.

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

—when people appreciate our work, its success and when the no of people increase so can able to measure it.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—both

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

—all the equipment that makes my clicks better.

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

—I don't regret anything.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I am ready to improve it any time :) Also I have my portfolio that shows my skills and a lot of awarded photos. So I think its very good improvement.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—not specified

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

—Art.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—there are lots of mistakes in pictures ..and still we need to improve more.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—I love photography and my goals.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Nope, I am happy about everything.

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

—spent some more time with my family.

—What about life on other planets?

—I believe that there is life too.

—Who are your heroes?

—For now its... @fmborodin @Cafa Liu Víctor Martí @Volodymyr Ivash sand a lot of more :)

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Those who deserve it – they got it

—What do you do in your spare time?

—work hard – go pro

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

—Lots of things.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When people got satisfied with it

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

—Nope.

—Do you make friends easily?

—no

—Where would you like to live?

—at a peaceful place.

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

—Can't remember :)

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—I am not a very joker person :)

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—both.

—Who or what do you hate?

—from lie.

—The best thing in life is:

—People

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Evil People

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

—Best people near me

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—We can alter everything we want!

—What would you like to change in the world?

—corruption

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

—Work hard, practice, watch those who much better than you and analyze them ;) Find your self in this world :)

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

—Lets be friends

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

—I don't know :

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—To become more professional than today :)