Photographer Tania Salim

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

—Every photographer are the best for me

—Are you photogenic?

—No.. I just love to take a picture but not a photogenic person..

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—First, I often do baby photoshoot, and then few years ago my friend invite me to help her to shoot wedding event.. And after that I feel I have passion in wedding photography so I focus on wedding photography until now.

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

—For me, the most important components of a good photo is the moment that you will not get twice, so you have to always ready to capture every important moment, do the candid capture because from that you will get natural expression. And also creative angle is the most important components too.

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely! I do love travelling so much. I would love to explore this whole world if I could.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—In wedding photography you can meet new people, explore new place, travelling, and learn to get the best expression from the couple who are being in love.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Nothing.. I just love my job so much! :)

—What will be the future of photography?

—Bagi saya, fotografi pernikahan ke depannya akan semakin banyak persaingan karena akan selalu bermunculan fotografer-fotografer muda yang siap terjun ke wedding photography

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

—You can capture the natural moment from the couple who is being in love.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Saya akan menerima kritikan itu sebagai pacuan saya untuk menjadi pribadi yang lebih baik untuk saya sendiri dan untuk karya saya sendiri juga agar bisa diterima di pasar yang saya geluti

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yeap.. There are!

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

—Fotografer yang cocok dan enak ngobrol dengan mereka dan juga style foto yang disukai mereka

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Membuat mood client drop dan jarang mengajak client ngorol

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

—jurnalistik

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

—Komposisi, moment, dan foto yang bercerita

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

—I have no idea

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—my favourite artist of course! :D

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—nope

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—My favourite photographer, Rafal Bojar & Carol Kuntjoro

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Akan ada saatnya saya berada di titik jenuh di bidang yang saya geluti dan dan dari situ saya takut buntu untuk mengeksplorasi foto

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—Ketika saya melihat client puas dengan hasil karya saya

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

—Kungfu Panda, because I am fat! hahahah

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My Jesus Christ.. :)
Karena saya percaya semuanya yang saya nikmati sampai saat ini berkat Dia

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

—Sukses adalah ketika saya bisa membuat orang tua saya bahagia dan tidak perlu merepotkan mereka lagi

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—saya rasa dua-duanya hal yang penting

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

—terlalu lama terjebak dalam office life

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

—Kamera, ya karena saya fotografer! :D

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

—tidak ada, karena semaua yang saya beli pasti karena saya suka dan sudah saya perhitungkan dengan baik-baik

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—sering latihan, banyak melihat hasil karya orang lain, perbanyak eksplore dari semua angle

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Carol Kuntjoro

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

—apa kejadian yang akan terjadi setelah terjadi satu kejadian

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Banyak

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Ingin mendapat moment yang tidak mungkin terulang dua kali

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—tidak terlalu ketat

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

—belajar foto dari saya masih bayi. haha

—What about life on other planets?

—mungkin mereka akan lebih bahagia daripada manusia di bumi karena tidak akan ada gadgetholic disana

—Who are your heroes?

—my parent

—Who do you have no respect for?

—orang yang tidak menghargai keluarga saya

—What do you do in your spare time?

—tidur, nonton, makan

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

—mellow

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Ketika client tersenyum puas ketika melihat hasil karya saya

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

—I have no idea

—Do you make friends easily?

—yessss, of course

—Where would you like to live?

—forest

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

—mencintai orang yang bertepuk sebelah tangan

—Is there life after marriage?

—yesss

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—no

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—anjing

—Who or what do you hate?

—spider

—The best thing in life is:

—mencintai dan dicintai

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—annoying people

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

—banyak

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—my bad temperature

—What would you like to change in the world?

—my parent's condition

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

—keep learning

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

—hello :)

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

—action

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—ke pantai