Valokuvaaja Maaris Tölp

—Ennen kaikkea - kenet voit nimetä parhaaksi kuvaajaksi kaupungissasi? :)

—The one who inspires the most. Since there are quite many of them, I think it would be unfair to bring out just one of them

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—I think so, but one can never be completely satisfied with hew own photos

—Miten päädyit valokuvausalalle?

—After photographing on racing track and doing family photoshoots for 2 years, I felt that wedding photography might be my thing. So when two of my friends got married, they asked me to photograph their wedding and also allowed me to share these photos. I think starting to work in wedding industry is one of the best decision I've ever made

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—Emotion is the main thing. But also composition and light to create mood

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—I love making people happy with photos.
Also, the emotional part of weddings is my fuel

—Mikä on valokuvauksen tulevaisuus?

—May be we can take photos with our eyes or mind? Too futuristic?

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

—You have only one opportunity to get "that" photo. You can not just repeat that day. So the responsibility is really there.
But also, there are lots of more emotions in weddings, in every way. More joy, more tears...everything.

—Kuinka suhtaudut kritiikkiin?

—Of course it's emotionally difficult to deal with it , but also, when that criticism is constructive, it helps to become better and its a good thing. So while it can make sad, it also makes you become thankful for that criticism

—Onko valokuvauksessa trendejä?

—Right now more and more photographers retouch their photos to have warm and vintage colors. It looks pretty although it's not my style

—Minkä kriteerien perusteella asiakkaan pitäisi valita valokuvaaja?

—1) Style of photos – both color, catching emotions, composition
2) How photographer communicates
3) You should also ask to see some full galleries of weddings

—Mikä on ehdottomasti kiellettyä kuvauksessa?

—Being rude. Also taking photos while someone is eating, because no one can look pretty and enjoy their meal at the same time.

—Mikä vaikuttaa kuvan arvoon? Mikä kuvissa on tärkeintä?

—Emotion. It's the most important thing. Photo has to have emotion in it or it has to create one

—Onko sinulla ammatillisia tabuja?

—Changing the background completely when retouching. I normally don't do that , but sometimes its necessary

—Mikä on ollut elämäsi vaikuttavin hetki?

—Every day is a new adventure. Every day you have an opportunity to make something even better. So I think also right now is that moment.

—Jos olisit animoitu, kirjallisuus- tai elokuvahahmo, kuka olisit ja miksi?

—Toothless a ka Nightfury from "How to Train Your Dragon". Smart and sweet

—Kuka sinua on inspiroinut elämässäsi ja miksi?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Miten ja millä perusteella määrittelisit menestyksen?

—Success is when you accomplish something you wanted, also when you make someone happy

—Haluaisitko olla mieluummin tykätty vai kunnioitettu?

—That is a difficult question. Both are important , but I think that You affect more people, when You are respected. Because then You can create work that is both respected and loved.

—Mikä on suurin virheesi, jonka olet tehnyt työssäsi?

—Booking two full day weddings on the same day. Luckily I discovered it 6 months before these weddings so one of them could easily find new photographer.

—Kun lähdet matkalle, mitä otat mukaasi ja miksi?

—Both cameras and at least 4 of my main lens. But in addition a laptop and at least one hard drive for making copies of photos.

—Oletko koskaan toivonut, ettet olisi ostanut jotain omistamistasi vempaimista? Miksi?

—Macro rings because the real macro lens are so much better

—Miten opettelet ottamaan parempia kuvia?

—I study other photographers work and organize model photoshoots few times a year to test something new

—Kuka on vaikuttanut eniten ammattiisi valokuvaajana?

—There are so many of them, but lately I've been keeping my eye on Lupascu's work.

—Minkä yhden asian olisit toivonut tietäväsi, kun aloitit kuvaamisen?

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Milloin olet täysin tyytyväinen työhösi?

—When my client is more than happy, their friends love my work also, and I have accomplished my goals

—Jatkuuko elämä avioliiton jälkeen?

—Of course. Wedding should be part of our life, but marriage can be even more exciting

—Haluaisitko antaa vinkkejä aloitteleville valokuvaajille?

—Make sure You write everything down You know about Your couple and their wedding. You will need it

—Huomenna aion...

—Tomorrow I will finish retouching one wedding, create a photo album of antoher one, upload photos to my blog, play with my daughter, visit a friend :D I would do more, but there are only 24 hours in a day