Valokuvaaja Mona Varga

—Oletko valokuvauksellinen?

—I am, actually :)

—Miten päädyit valokuvausalalle?

—Loving to take pictures of people, first I took some nice portraits, after I got a bit more "serious". I was always fascinated by the idea of being a wedding photographer.

—Mikä on sinusta tärkeintä hyvässä kuvassa?

—There are some aspects that are important, but the most of all is the power of light.

—Tykkäätkö matkustamisesta?

—I actually do. A lot.

—Mistä pidät eniten ammatissasi?

—That I can capture moments, feelings and emotions which will remain forever.

—Mikä on sille valokuvauslajille erityistä, johon olet erikoistunut?

—Is special the fact that you, as the newly weds photographer, have the most important part of their journey.

—Kuinka suhtaudut kritiikkiin?

—I don't think anyone likes to be criticized, but as long as you receive constructive critics, I think it's only for the best. Because you, as a photographer get to evolve. And that can only be a positive thing.

—Mitkä yksityiskohdat, jotka yleensä jäävät huomaamatta, valokuvaaja voi tallettaa?

—Small details. Instant moments and expressions. Feelings, looks, touches... everything. Common people are not looking at the art side of things. They only see the finished product and opine.

—Ketä haluaisit kuvata?

—Couples who care about each other, couples which look at each other with emotions. Cause when you love, everything is better. And most certainly the photos show it.

—Kenen kanssa haluaisit kuvata?

—I would like to participate in workshops and learn from the best photographers. I don't have a special someone yet :)
But I do have lots of photographers which I admire. And I adore their works.

—Kuka sinua on inspiroinut elämässäsi ja miksi?

—Amy Lee from the rock band Evanescence. She was always my role model and I found myself in her style and way of being.

—Miten ja millä perusteella määrittelisit menestyksen?

—Success? I would measure it in exceptional shots. So, the more, the better.

—Miten opettelet ottamaan parempia kuvia?

—I sometimes watch tutorials and very much get inspired by others people's works.

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

—Which gear I'm gonna need so I don't have to buy tons of crap before I get the "big fish".

—Mikä motivoi sinua jatkamaan kuvausta?

—Happy customers.

—Jos voisit palata ajassa taaksepäin, mitä tekisit eri tavalla?

—I'd start studying photography sooner.

—Uskotko, että muilla planeetoilla on elämää?

—Yeah, what about it?

—Mitä teet vapaa-ajallasi?

—Sing, listen to music, get out in the nature. Photograph.

—Milloin olet täysin tyytyväinen työhösi?

—When my clients are satisfied too. I care a lot that they are happy with what they get.

—Missä haluaisit asua?

—In Spain.

—Jatkuuko elämä avioliiton jälkeen?

—Apparently there is, considering I'm still alive.

—Pidätkö koirista vai kissoista?

—A lot. More a dog person, but cats are also cute.

—Parasta elämässä on:

—To be healthy.

—Mitä haluaisit muuttaa itsessäsi?

—I would like to be a kinder person. An even kinder person that I am now. I think that with kindness, love and respect you can actually change something.

—Haluaisitko antaa vinkkejä aloitteleville valokuvaajille?

—Yeah. Dudes, if you really like it and you are good at it, go for it. :)

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

—"They went that way! Hurry up, you might catch them!"

—Jos sinut kutsuttaisiin kuvaamaan elokuvaa, mitä tyylilajia se edustaisi?

—A romantic movie.

—Huomenna aion...

—something nice. Not sure what it is yet.