Photographer Dmitry Tevelev

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel? :)

—I can't name someone as the best photographer in Rishon LeTsiyon and even somewhere else! I think there is a lot of great photographers and each one is just great one!

—Are you photogenic?

—May be, but i like to be behind the camera.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Since i was kid, i liked to develop a films in a dark room with my father,
to make a pictures with his camera, and one day i get my first camera as a birthday present.

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

—The mood from both sides.

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes, when i hear about new beautiful place i'm trying to get my family there for photography. And it's doesn't matter if it's not in Israel.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I think the most one is that i can see the world in my frame!

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Back pain is the hardest thing in my profession!

—What will be the future of photography?

—Some how i think that the future is already here.

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

—Events & Street Photography

—How do you handle criticism?

—it's hard to hear the criticism about the photos that you made because that's how you saw this photo and i think that each one will see in different light the same picture and will tell you that he/she will picture it in a different way.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes, there's a lot of different trends in photography.

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

—The most important criteria for a customer to choose a photographer i think that the customer have to like the photos of the photographer.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—confrontation with a object of photography

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

—someone on a background of a picture... as a photographer you have to pay attention what is going on there.

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

—Light i think is the most important element that is giving the value to a photo.

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

—I think it's a Doctors!

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Back stage of a different stages

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—i'll stay a friend of a person invite me to make a job, but not more than it.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—with my dad and daughter

—What do you worry about, and why?

—i'm worried that many people see a way to make money in photography and that's it.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—birth of my daughter

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

—Cheshire Cat

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—my daughter, when i see her beauty and the way that she is making things i want to create things

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

—when the client want only you and no one else to make a photos- i think this is a success!

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—both

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

—once i said that i have my own style and i don't need to look for others... it was a biggest mistake i think.

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

—clothes, money, passport and half of my equipment as i want to make the best photo memories

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

—no, every gadget that i bought, i bought for some reason

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—watching works of other photographers

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—There's 2 friends,
One of them- Meir Binyamin, that taught me to take pictures
and anover friend of mine – Shai Ashkenazy, that i liked his stile of shooting.

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

—that i need a lot of money to buy a lot of new stuff!!!

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—that this is the memories of the moment

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—that people are keep talking about my photos

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—i think my parents did a great job

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

—do less nonsense in childhood

—What about life on other planets?

—i'm sure there is some life out there

—Who are your heroes?

—Henryk Goldszmit or another his name
Janusz Korczak

—Who do you have no respect for?

—The Nazis

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Watching movies

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

—Sensitivity

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—when i hear words of thanks and that i did a great job

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

—no, it's doesn't matter if it's men or women- each one is a Human!

—Do you make friends easily?

—No, we have to be on the same wavelength

—Where would you like to live?

—in a calm quiet beautiful place

—Is there life after marriage?

—Of course

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Dogs & Cats

—Who or what do you hate?

—stupid appinion

—The best thing in life is:

—kids laugh

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—the most annoying thing in life is that people that you love are leave you early

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

—greed of people

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—become more tolerant may be

—What would you like to change in the world?

—to make people think not only them selves

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

—don't be afraid of what other people will tell you about your pictures

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

—Let's make selfie ;)

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

—Action comedy

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Car care in the garage