Photographer Veronika Benete

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

—Quod capita, tot sensus :)

—Are you photogenic?

—I prefer to be on the opposite side of the camera.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Previously used to work as wedding (and portrait) photography retoucher, later decided to try myself as photographer too. So here I am now :)

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

—Proper lighting.

—Do you love traveling?

—I'd love to.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The positive feedback from the client. I like it when my client is happy.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Guests. Yes, those "know-all-best" guests.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Whatever it will be, I'll adjust :)

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

—It is only one time photography. You can't retake it if you fail. Responsibility is much bigger.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I will accept it, if it is served with logic.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes.

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

—I think they should look at his work first. If they like it, they will be happy with their pictures too.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Insisting for certain style (most of the time not matching the photographer style) pictures to be taken.

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

—I don't know what can be unnoticed to a photographer :))

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

—When you are able to feel the same air, smell same fragrances, and remember the touch or words or thoughts or whatever it would be, just by looking at the picture, captured that moment. Even after decades.

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

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—Who do you want to take photos of?

—True people with true feelings and emotions, who and trusting me 100%.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—Yes. I cannot tell. Because it is prohibited :)))

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Too many to mention.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—I can share that only with my psychologist :)))

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—The birth of my kid ♥

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

—I am too old for that.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—My kid ♥

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

—To be satisfied with who you are, where you are and what you do.

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected.

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

—The spirit of competition and comparing one to other.

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

—Camera. I have bad memory, so prefer to remember the journey from pictures :))))

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

—I don't regret anything.

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Analyzing pictures made by my favorite photographers.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Too many to mention.

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

—Posing. Especially posing for obese couples.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Everyone is beautiful and photogenic.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—I do that for living too, so... :))

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—They were strict enough.

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

—I would try to be better to people I love.

—What about life on other planets?

—Well we do exist, aren't we? :))

—Who are your heroes?

—My mother.

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Those who intentionally hurt or make any other damage to innocent ones.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Enjoy it with my family ♥

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

—The one I will not talk about it here. I am meant to hide it from you, right :)))

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When it is perfect.

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

—Yes.

—Do you make friends easily?

—No.

—Where would you like to live?

—Scandinavian countries, Germany, Switzerland or any other western Europe country.

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

—It's the shame to talk about it :))

—Is there life after marriage?

—Sure I do.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

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—Do you like dogs or cats?

—I like both but I prefer no animals near to me.

—Who or what do you hate?

—Hypocrisy, raisins and waiting.

—The best thing in life is:

—God.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—The future.

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

—Location.

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—It's uneasy to be a photographer and misanthrope same time :))

—What would you like to change in the world?

—I would not be able to fix it, I am just a human.

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

—The best camera is the one you have with you.

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

—Go back, save your lives.... :)))

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

—Drama, romance.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—To finally start drinking more water and exercise :))))