—Minkä kriteerien perusteella asiakkaan pitäisi valita valokuvaaja?

—First of all, it's important that the bride and groom identify themselves with the photographer and his work, the choice should be made by whether they consider he is the one who's worth recording their lifetime memories. Then, they should absolutely watch an entire wedding shot by the one they chose. I like being approached by future weds who know a thing or two about photography and who got their mind set on what they really want.

—Miten päädyit valokuvausalalle?

—I started taking pictures in 2000 and shooting weddings in 2008. At first, I didn't want to do weddings, I thought it would diminish my work. But I started anyway and found the most challenging environment, I discovered that no matter what type of photography you do, you can always reinvent yourself and find new ways to tell a story. Especially when you meet extraordinary people all the time :)

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—I consider I ain't, but it so happens that on occasion some other photographer catches the good/bright sight of me.

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—First & foremost, the people involved and their mood (if you're shooting people), then the light (I began ”seeing” the light after years of shooting) and the decisive moment. I don't agree that the quality of a photograph is not important, but it indeed comes in second after the feelings it produces.

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—So much that if it would be possible I would be traveling all the time.

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—The diversity – today I'm shooting a wedding, tomorrow a baptism, after tomorrow a concert, then a family portrait, a corporate event or some landscape. It's what keeps me connected all the time.

—Mistä pidät vähiten ammatissasi?

—Having too much to edit.

—Kuinka suhtaudut kritiikkiin?

—I'm all in for constructive criticism, don't like destructive one. That's why we're here on My Wed, right? To constantly learn from other photographers and document ourselves about where we are as wedding photographers. I, for one, would like to hear more criticism about my work and where to improve. Here's an idea: you could implement a section where each photographer could post one photo/week for critique :D

—Mikä on ehdottomasti kiellettyä kuvauksessa?

—Getting in front of the photographer.

—Mikä on valokuvauksen tulevaisuus?

—I think it is constantly evolving and that we'll always see changes for the good. We'll always have trends that come and go, the important thing is to know who you are and do what you really like, not necessarily follow the hype.

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

—Oh, everything about it is special. I must admit I suffer when someone refers to it as a banality, thinking that ”real artists” don't do wedding photos. Special is meeting new people, seeing new places or facing new challenges. Besides war photography, I find it the most challenging type, you get to meet all kinds of situations during one day: different light every minute, you get to shoot outdoors and indoors, in plain sun or in the shadow of a tree/building, inside a cave or on a mountain top etc. etc. Need I say more?

—Haluaisitko antaa vinkkejä aloitteleville valokuvaajille?

—focus on your commitment with your promise to your couple..

—Mikä on valokuvauksen tulevaisuus?

—The Photographers with personal approach to their couple, never stop studying about "the skill", and always happy in the middle of their "battle", i think they will always noticed on the wedding photographers top list..

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—Of course..hahahaha

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—Moments and Lighting

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—A lot...specially with my 2 incredibles kids..

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—When you in the middle of a couple's "big day", which is their once in a lifetime moment, their 100% effort will boost your passion to photograph beyond the limit..!!

—Kuinka suhtaudut kritiikkiin?

—Listen carefully, make some noted, and fix it

—Mikä on ehdottomasti kiellettyä kuvauksessa?

—Forget to bring your camera hahahahahhaha...

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

—The emotional of happiness..That tears, laugh and hug tells everything in every pictures we capture..And every wedding have their own special story..

—Mistä huolehdit ja miksi?

—become old, it might be a little bit difficult to make some low angle picture hahahahahahaha...

—Mikä on ollut elämäsi vaikuttavin hetki?

—When i see for the first time my first daughter

—Miten päädyit valokuvausalalle?

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

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—Yes, I believe so.

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—Light and feelings

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—Yes, verry much.

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

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

—Mistä pidät vähiten ammatissasi?

—Bad planning makes me uncomfortable.

—Mikä on valokuvauksen tulevaisuus?

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

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

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