—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?

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—sincere and tru emotions

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—a lot

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—i am absolutely free

—Mikä on ehdottomasti kiellettyä kuvauksessa?

—shooting with mobile at the same time when i am working.

—Ketä haluaisit kuvata?

—Easy going people, open minded and enjoying their life and emotions.

—Kuka sinua on inspiroinut elämässäsi ja miksi?

—world around

—Miten ja millä perusteella määrittelisit menestyksen?

—if you are happy and you live your life happily – it is a success

—Haluaisitko olla mieluummin tykätty vai kunnioitettu?

—respected, for sure

—Kun lähdet matkalle, mitä otat mukaasi ja miksi?

—comfortable shoes – without them you're not able to walk so much and see so many interesting things.

—Jos Maahan saapuisi avaruusolioita ja he näkisivät sinut ensimmäisenä, mitä sanoisit heille?

—Namaste :)

—Minkä kriteerien perusteella asiakkaan pitäisi valita valokuvaaja?

—First of all the images. You should be absolutely in love with photographer's style!

—Miten päädyit valokuvausalalle?

—I started by shooting a couple of friends weddings

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—Depends who is taking photo. If Im doing iphone selfie – always!

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—Happy mood, mutual cooperation, light

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—Absolutely!

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—Well, I love being such a big part of peoples' happy day, I lovethat I am the one, who creates memories for years and years to come, I love learning about different love people feel for each other and I love travelling of course

—Mistä pidät vähiten ammatissasi?

—administration and accounting

—Kuinka suhtaudut kritiikkiin?

—I tend to accept it if it's constructive

—Mikä on ehdottomasti kiellettyä kuvauksessa?

—Being rude I guess

—Mikä on valokuvauksen tulevaisuus?

—I just read an article about it. Aparently it's 3D pictures and Imax style videos

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

—Love. It's always special and every time different