Photographer Alin Panaite

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—After working for some time in fashion photography and in the studio, the step to wedding photography was very natural. I've always enjoyed working with people, and being together with them on a special day gives what I need for capturing great shots.

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

—Light, composition, but especially feeling. A good photo has to make you laugh, to make you cry, to make you shiver, even hate it...but it can not leave you without reaction.

—Do you love traveling?

—yesss!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—You meet great people, you learn many things from them, you can watch them smile or cry when you show them the photos you've made.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—The price of cameras :)))

—What will be the future of photography?

—A bright one. The competition is going to be even higher, and competition means progress. In order to stay ahead, you have to constantly learn and reinvent yourself.

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

—The unique nature of the moment. A mixture of happiness, stress, laughing and tears.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Very well. If it's well argummented, you can learn o lot from criticism.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Unfortunately, there is a tendency towards landscape photography, where the bride and groom have a secondary role. Wedding means emotion, from my point of view...

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

—The MAN behind the camera.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Vladimir Putin, Sting, and a few other people.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Rankin, Ghionis, Valenzuela.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—The birth of my son.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—I am inspired by many people I meet every day, from my students to my friends. I don't think you have to look for inspiration only from one or two people whom you consider to be the best in their domain, but rather find inspiration everywhere around you

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

—Success is doing something you love and the people around you can see that.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

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

—I almost broke my neck during a shooting on a cliff. A mistake bigger than that would be to actually brake it.

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

—Cameras, books and sunglasses.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I am very critical with everything I do, I constantly learn and I try to be better than yesterday.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Roberto Valenzuela and Jerry Ghionis.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—That life is beautiful, that you can find beauty everywhere around you. There are a million reasons to enjoy life and photography can show at least a part of these.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—There are still so many things that I can show, as I said , there are a million reasons to enjoy life and you can never say that you've captured them all in your photos.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—The people who think they know evething.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Never.

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

—Come on, we are in the 21-st century...

—Do you make friends easily?

—yes

—Where would you like to live?

—In Romania. Guess what, I am already living here :))

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes, but not as good as it was before :))

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs.

—Who or what do you hate?

—I dislike many things, but I don't think I actually hate something or someone. Hate is a strong word ....

—The best thing in life is:

—Life itself.

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

—Don't try to cheat and to burn certain steps in your education as a photographer. Take photography courses, learn the basics, the technique very well, then you can go to the next level.

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

—Can I take your picture?

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

—Drama.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—everything I want...