—Ennekõike - keda sa nimetaksid parimaks fotograafiks oma linnas? :)

—Well, it all depends on who you ask.
What is the best car in the world ? Everyone just sees things differently and especially in photography which is an art in itself, where everything is subjective, ask 10 people this question and probably you will get 11 different answers ! :)

—Millised peaksid fotograafi valides olema kliendi kriteeriumid?

—If there is one thing I always encourage newlyweds to do when looking for a wedding photographer is to pay very good attention to the portfolios and see which style would suit them and most importantly when meeting a wedding photographer – have him show a full wedding coverage and not get "fooled" by the best 2-3 photos everyone uploads online.

—Kuidas sa sattusid fotograafiamaailma?

—It was back in 2007 I think ... photography was already a hobby for me and as I already had a "decent" DSLR kit ( by those times' standards ) a friend of mine ( who was a videographer ) asked me to go with him and shoot some christenings. I was scared as hell thinking I have a huge responsibility but everything went well and then I moved to weddings, still shooting for him as I didn't have any portfolio. The next year I started going solo and ... 10 years later here we are.

—Kas sa oled fotogeenne?

—Never :)

—Mis on sinu arvates hea foto kõige olulisead komponendid?

—Besides the basic technical stuff – composition and message/feeling are by far the key elements of an attractive wedding photograph.

—Kas sulle meeldib reisida?

—Sure, who doesn't ?
Although I shot quite a few after wedding session abroad with just the bride and groom, I would love to be able to shoot a full destination wedding sometime.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige rohkem meeldib?

—Happiness in the client's eyes when they look at their wedding photos for the first time.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige vähem meeldib?

—Hmm tough one...
If I'd had to choose, it would probably the fact that I have to refuse some clients that reeeeealy want me as their wedding photographer, because I already booked their wedding date for someone else.

—Kuidas sa suhtud kriitikasse?

—I embrace it – it's the only way we move up the ladder.

—Millisena näed sa fotograafia tulevikku?

—Probably not much would change – no matter how advanced the cameras will get. A strong and great wedding image from the 50s is still great today so I can only image – the things that bring value to an image will stay constant over time.

—Mida pildistades kindlasti ei tohiks teha?

—Photography is an art – no doubt about that and I find it unacceptable for a client to give the photographer exact and strict examples of they want their wedding images to look like, by bringing photos from other photographers around the world and setting stirct guidelines and boundaries regarding their own images. A photographer should be hired if you liked his own style, not to reproduce someone else's work.

—Millised peaksid fotograafi valides olema kliendi kriteeriumid?

—Creativity, generosity, Easy contact to make the couple at ease, being able to handle crowds, people and situations to get great photos and reassure the couple.

—Kuidas sa sattusid fotograafiamaailma?

—I was passionate about photography since I was young. It's after looking at some stunning Wedding pictures done by top photographers that I was inspired to follow the same route. The freedom of creativity is what I enjoy the most into Wedding Photography.

—Kas sa oled fotogeenne?

—I would say half photogenic

—Mis on sinu arvates hea foto kõige olulisead komponendid?

—I would say the light first. the way a subject is lit will make the picture attractive or repulsive. Then comes the subject itself.

—Kas sulle meeldib reisida?

—I moderately love traveling. I drive a lot and do not enjoy traveling so much.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige rohkem meeldib?

—Freedom of creativity, woaww effect from client when he looks at his pictures, satisfaction when I download and see nice shots, freedom to organize my time as I want, never a routine, always different, meet great people...

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige vähem meeldib?

—Sometimes very demanding which leaves me little space for family, having to recharge batteries every evenings, waiting for downloading pictures, sometimes chaining up days of shooting and having to drive long distances while being tired and sleepy.

—Kuidas sa suhtud kriitikasse?

—It depends. I'm very committed into my job and I'm very generous in what I do (always deliver more photos than promise). I cannot do this job halfway. Therefore, I don't like people criticizing what I do since they don't know how much I give into what i do.

—Mida pildistades kindlasti ei tohiks teha?

—Getting distracted by people, girls, checking the phone at important moments, talk loud at official ceremonies... Totally prohibited to drink alcohol at a Wedding even if the couple proposes. Even after the duty, Never drink because We all have to go back home.

—Millisena näed sa fotograafia tulevikku?

—Digital imaging has unleash creativity from photographers. I do not see it change when I see how people love pictures so much and love creative pictures. I sometimes fear that phones will replace proper cameras since it is already happening into the hotel industry nowadays. They less and less call upon professional photographers but rely on enthusiasts "instagrammers" to remain active on social networks and use phone pictures and vintage look to keep "in".

—Mis on sinu fotograafiažanris erilist?

—Freedom of creativity, magic moments, emotions and... clothes, special mood and atmosphere, being able to direct any kind of people from simple gentlemen and ladies to CEOs and Corporate directors to do whatever you want them to do, :-)

—Kuidas sa sattusid fotograafiamaailma?

—After trying many different styles, I realised that when I capture the most intense feelings I can truly be myself.

—Kas sa oled fotogeenne?

—Yes, I believe so.

—Mis on sinu arvates hea foto kõige olulisead komponendid?

—Light and feelings

—Kas sulle meeldib reisida?

—Yes, verry much.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige rohkem meeldib?

—Meeting different types of people and cultures, traveling and capturing unique moments.

—Mis sulle sinu töö juures kõige vähem meeldib?

—Bad planning makes me uncomfortable.

—Millisena näed sa fotograafia tulevikku?

—Judging by what I see around myself, wedding photography is gaining more and more respect and appreciation.

—Mis on sinu fotograafiažanris erilist?

—The beauty of the people, the feelings and the tradition are, in my opinion, the most important aspects in a wedding photography.