Photographe Maaris Tölp

—Tout d’abord, qui pouvez-vous désigner meilleur photographe dans Tallinn, Estonie ? :)

—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

—Êtes-vous photogénique ?

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

—Comment avez-vous commencé à travailler dans la photographie ?

—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

—Selon vous, quels sont les éléments les plus importants d'une bonne photo ?

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

—Aimez-vous voyager ?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Quel aspect de votre profession préférez-vous ?

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

—Quel est le futur de la photographie ?

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

—Qu'est-ce que le style de photographie dans lequel vous travaillez a de spécial ?

—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.

—Comment gérez-vous les critiques ?

—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

—Y a-t-il des modes dans la photographie ?

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

—Quels devraient être les critères pour qu'un client choisisse un photographe ?

—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

—Quels sont les interdits lors des photographies ?

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

—Qu'est-ce qui influence la valeur d'une photo ? Quels en sont les éléments ?

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

—Avez-vous des tabous professionnels ?

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

—Quel a été le moment le plus impressionnant de votre vie ?

—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.

—Si vous étiez un personnage de dessin animé, de livre ou de film, qui seriez-vous et pourquoi ?

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

—Qui vous inspire dans votre vie et pourquoi ?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Comment définissez-vous le succès ? Comment le mesurez-vous ?

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

—Préférez-vous être aimé ou respecté ?

—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.

—Quelle a été votre plus grande erreur professionnelle ?

—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.

—Quand vous partez en voyage que prenez-vous avec vous et pourquoi ?

—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.

—Est-ce que vous regrettez d'avoir acheté un de vos gadgets ? Lequel et pourquoi ?

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

—Quelle méthode utilisez-vous pour améliorer vos prises de photo ?

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

—Qui vous a influencé le plus en tant que photographe ?

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

—Quelle chose auriez-vous aimer connaître avant de vous lancer dans la photographie ?

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Quand êtes-vous complètement satisfait de votre travail ?

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

—Existe-t-il une vie après le mariage ?

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

—Auriez-vous quelques astuces pour des photographes débutants ?

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

—Demain, je vais aller faire...

—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