Photographer Phardon Media

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

—Should I say, no! Here is my interview :)

—Are you photogenic?

—Honestly, no! Still I need good photographer.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—As usual answer is friends ask to take their wedding photos. My answer will be same :) Lots of friend ask to take their wedding photos then I decided to do. I am not bad ha?

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

—Photographer is the key, nooo! Light is the key for me. Then we can talk about photographer, educated view and others.

—Do you love traveling?

—Who don't like? I like. Previously I was think about how can I travel then I found photography.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Meeting with new people is the most funny side of photography.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—The hardest side is standing many hour. When I am looking photos, I forgot everything.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Couples know everything than before. Now they make pressure on us, but I love it.

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

—No chance to retake photos... Nooo. Couples and relatives are in different psychology and feeling and watching these moments always helps to remember my wedding ceremony. I was there.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I am angry, sure not! I try to happy people. My portfolio gives an idea to people then they choose me. And also I always try to take many options during photo session. If they don't like after photo session, then I can provide another options. This is really helps to couples and me.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Wedding photography is always in new trends like other photography fields. Colors, lights and scenes are changing and very dynamic.

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

—They should consider portfolio of photographer. If they like portfolio of photographer then they can try to meet. I always try to meet before accept photo session. Meeting has a good solution.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Hmmm, I do not want to extent agreement. Timing and agreement must be same from beginning to end.

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

—Wedding is a story and wedding photographer try to tell story.

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

—What do you think about Andy Warhol! It could be a cliche answer but these days I try to make famous people for a second in my works.