Photographer Sergey Skopincev

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

—Инта Ланковска

—Are you photogenic?

—Нет.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Я снимал всю свою жизнь, начиная с 6 лет. И однажды, по настоянию друзей, я принял первый свой заказ на свадебную съёмку.

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

—Композиция, свет, эмоции.

—Do you love traveling?

—Да.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Процесс съёмки.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Отбор фотографий.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Перспективным.

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

—Импровизация. Живые и яркие эмоции.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Положительно.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Да.

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

—По принципу- нравятся/не нравятся фотографии.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Упускать моменты.

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

—Обычные люди не видят свет и себя.

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

—На ценность фотографии влияет исключительно содержание.

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

—Нет ответа.

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Весёлых, свободных людей.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Не обсуждать коллег.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Ни с кем.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—О сроках сдачи фотографий.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Это рождение моей первой дочери!

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

—Луизон из фильма "Деликатесы".

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Вдохновляет, но не знаю кто и почему.

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

—Успех, это когда тебя окружают добрые "свои" люди. Измерить успех нельзя.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Уважение.

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

—Спешка.

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

—Беру необходимые вещи, потому, что они нужны.

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

—У меня нет такой техники.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Много читаю, смотрю работы других фотографов, посещаю МК, экспериментирую на съёмках и при обработке.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Работы Александраса Бабичюса.

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

—Затрудняюсь ответить.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Хочу донести радость, волнение, красоту в простых вещах.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Любовь к фотографии.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Нет.

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

—Раньше бы начал заниматься коммерческой съёмкой.

—What about life on other planets?

—Да.

—Who are your heroes?

—Я об этом не думаю.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Тех, кто унижает других.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Детьми.

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

—Авангардная.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—В редких.

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

—Нет.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Легко.

—Where would you like to live?

—В Норвегии.

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

—Это было ещё в школе.

—Is there life after marriage?

—Есть.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—Любимых шуток много, но какая из них в кассу...

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Кошек больше.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Тыкву.

—The best thing in life is:

—Жизнь.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Ложь.

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

—Есть.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Убрать "границы".

—What would you like to change in the world?

—Убрать границы.

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

—Больше снимать.

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

—- Привет.

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

—Фантасмагория.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—ещё одну свадьбу.