Photographer Vasiliu Leonard

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

—Nu stiu. Nu am studiat prea bine subiectul.

—Are you photogenic?

—Nu stiu, nu cred. :)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Am fost solicitat de catre un prieten si ulterior am devenit pasionat.

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

—Cea mai importanta componeta este inspiratia de moment apoi tehnica cu care a fost realizata.

—Do you love traveling?

—Da

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Interactionarea cu oamenii si satisfactia care mi-o da fotografia.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Cand mi se cere un anumit tip de incadrare in fotografii.

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

—Emotia din trairile mirilor.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Daca sunt obiective sunt dispus sa invat.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Cateodata da dar este periculos sa te supui lor.

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

—Consultarea portofoliului mi se pare esentiala.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Comportamentul urat al persoanelor pe care le fotografiez.

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

—Emotii si trairi in relatie cu locatia unde se face fotografia.

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

—Inspiratia si modul nonconformist cu care s-a facut fotografia.

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

—O persoana ce ar face ceva iesit din comun pentru binele omenirii..

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—As avea tentatie pentru ceva vedete dar nu in mod special pentru un anume.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Nu

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Jason Lanier :)

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Evolutia prea rapida a industriei de aparate foto fapt ce ne obliga sa cheltuim constant sume mari pentru aparatura.

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

—Aprecierea oamenilor cand imi consulta portofoliu imi este de ajuns.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Si una si alta.

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

—Sa nu dau importanta unui anume monent din cadrul unui eveniment unde am fost angajat. Am avut grija sa nu se mai repete niciodata.

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

—Aparatul foto. Din superstitie profesionala :)

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

—Sunt numai lucruri care doresc sa le cumpar in continuare. Nu ma satur niciodata.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Studiez persoanele, locatiile si cerintele.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Frank Doorhof

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

—Ca n-o sa mai dorm noptile :)

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Emotii, trairi, locuri, amintiri, etc.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Pasiunea.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Nu am avut influenta din partea lor.

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

—As reface fotografiile cu tehnica actuala :)

—What about life on other planets?

—Exista!

—Who are your heroes?

—Vlad Tepes

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Pentru ipocriti.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Tot fotografii :)

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

—Nu prea imi place sa-mi exteriorizez emotiile mele.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Cand am feedback-ul de la client.

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

—Nu, doar in sentimentele care nasc rolurile.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Cred ca da.

—Where would you like to live?

—Scotia

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

—Fotografii la o inmormantare :)

—Is there life after marriage?

—Cateodata da :)

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—Un tip se duce la medic sa-si faca o radiografie la plamani. Dupa radiografie medicul, privind filmul, ii comunica pacientului:
- Am doua vesti pentru dumneavoastra, una buna si una proasta.
- Incepeti cu aia proasta, spuse pacientul
- Aveti o tumoare la plamani.
- Si cea buna?
- Se poate rezolva in Photoshop.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Foarte mult!

—Who or what do you hate?

—Pe mine cand nu fac absolut totul pentru pasiunea mea de a fotografia.

—The best thing in life is:

—Sanatatea.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Uitarea.

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

—Societatea.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—Cateodata atitudinea.

—What would you like to change in the world?

—Lacomia din cauza careia exista inca razboaie.

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

—Sa invete foarte mult inainte sa inceapa a o face pentru a nu stirbi amintirea nepretuita care o constituie nunta pentru miri.

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

—Sa-mi dea aparatul lor foto sa-l incerc :)))

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

—Romantic.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Fotografii :)