Sepsiszentgyörgy, Románia
Interjú
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—Mindenekelőtt - ki a legjobb fotós Sepsiszentgyörgy, Románia városában? : )
—I dont think there is a best wedding photographer, I would think in terms of favourite, most respected, creative, etc. My favourite, best photographer is Kátai Judit.
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—Ön fotogén?
—I feel better behind the camera, not in front of it, so I don't really know, depends in what situation you take the photo.
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—Hogyan csöppent a fényképezés világába?
—Probably how most of us started out. A friend asked me to shoot their wedding and you know the story from here on. I liked it, the thrill, the action, everything.
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—Véleménye szerint mik egy jó fotó legfontosabb elemei?
—My opinion is that the photo has to send a message, not necessarily a clear one, it has to make you think, imagine.
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—Szeret utazni?
—Of course, the nature of my work is travellig.
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—Mi szeret szakmájában a legjobban?
—That I really like my work. But the biggest joy is knowing that my photographs will be the ones that help the couple remember their big day, and hopefully make them smile, shed a tear of joy when they view them.
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—Mi szeret szakmájában a legkevésbé?
—There is nothing I hate. Every wedding, every cuple, guest is different. I had some unpleasent moments, but nothing that could make me kick back.
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—Milyen lesz a fotózás jövője?
—Yes. I think that the photographer and the camera will always be there, technology will always evolve, but the human eye instinct an pesonal style will always be needed.
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—Mi a különleges abban a fotózási műfajban, amelyik az Ön szakterülete?
—I like to tell people, that wedding photography embodies all the different photographic genres. It has macro, landscape, fashion, portrait, architecture and some other genres. You may not master all of them, but you have to be prepared to face them all.
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—Hogyan bírja a kritikát?
—Depends on what the criticism is about. if it's about respecting all the photography rules, guidelines then I know I'm breaking some of them, but that is purely my vision, my stile that makes me brake them. I always try to learn from the criticism, even if it's harsh. I try to take it positively.
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—Észlelhetők tendenciák a fotózásban?
—There are, the most recent one is emulating film, I really like this one.
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—Mi alapján kellene kiválasztaniuk az ügyfeleknek a fotóst?
—They should not only choose the photographer based on his portfolio. I always recommend a personal meeting or at least an online conversation, because this is the person, that will follow them everywhere through the whole day, even in their intimate moments, so they need to trust and like this person.
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—Mi az, ami a fényképezés során teljességgel megengedhetetlen?
—Everything is acceptable, depends on the photographer, the couple and the situation.
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—Milyen általában észrevétlen részletek ragadhatják meg egy fotós figyelmét?
—Usually, little intimate moments when the subjects dont know that someone's watching.
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—Mitől válik értékessé egy fotó? Mik az elemei?
—Depends on the eye of the beholder, on what message it transmits to them. But if I'd have to answer by the book, I'd say it has to have a subject, correct composition and a powerfull message.
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—Véleménye szerint ki lehetne a 21. század szimbóluma?
—I think that person has yet to be born.
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—Mit kíván megörökíteni?
—A coupple that appreciates my work is the best subject to shoot.
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—Van valamilyen szakmai tabuja?
—Not really.
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—Kivel szeretne lefényképezkedni?
—Jonas Peterson.
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—Mi aggasztja és miért?
—I'm worried about getting old, tired, not having the energy to work as hard as i do now.
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—Mi élete legnagyszerűbb mozzanata?
—I have no children as I'm writing this interview, so besides that I think that there is no ONE important moment, but many moments that linked together to guide me on the path I'm on now.
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—Ha rajzfilmfigura, irodalmi alak vagy moziszereplő lehetne, kit választana és miért?
—Luke Skywalker.
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—Ki van életére ihlető hatással és miért?
—My girlfriend is my inspiration, my muse, my support.
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—Hogyan határozná meg a sikert? Mi a mércéje?
—I think success is when people appreciate your work, they look up to you, ask you for advice.
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—A szeretetet vagy az elismerést igényli jobban?
—Respect is more important, but it depends on how you earn your respect, you should earn respect by personal example.
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—Mi volt a legnagyobb hiba, amelyet munkája során elkövetett?
—There was one wedding that I lost 46 photos.
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—Hova készül utazni, mit visz magával és miért?
—I always take some kind of photographic gear, sometimes even a film camera, so that I can focus on the moment, not the result, the result will be there when I get home and develop the pictures.
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—Van a tulajdonában lévő kacatok közt olyasmi, aminek a megvásárlását megbánta? Miért?
—Manual macro rings. Because I rarely used them, and they're not like in the adds( I was at the beginning when I bought them).
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—Hogyan fejleszti magát, hogy egyre jobb képek kerüljenek ki a kezei alól?
—I always push myself not to repeat the compositions, I did on other weddings, Every wedding is different, so I try to portray them so. Every time I learn something new.
I also go to workshops, speak with other photographers, follow different photography groups. -
—Kinek a munkája volt a legnagyobb hatással az fotós pályafutására?
—Jonas Peterson, Sipos Szabolcs.
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—Mi az, amit szeretné, ha tudott volna fotós pályafutása kezdetén?
—Accounting :))))))))))
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—Mit kíván fényképeivel közölni?
—Everyone has their own personality, I try to photograph them as they are, natural.
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—Mi motiválja, hogy tovább fotózzon?
—If you have a passion you can never really stop doing it, so I guess that's the answer, because photography is the passion that chose me.
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—Hogy érzi, szülei szigorúbbak vagy kevésbé szigorúak lehettek volna inkább?
—They did a great job as parents, they helped me become the person I am today, and I like the person I've become, so they've been exactly as strict as they should be.
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—Ha visszatérhetne az időben, mit tenne másképp?
—I wouldn't waste four years in a university that's diploma I've never used, but that experience is also a part of the person I am today.
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—Mi a véleménye a más bolygókon való életről?
—Definitely.
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—Kiket tart a hőseinek?
—PARENTS, I really respect parents, every parent, that raises a child is to be respected.
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—Ki az, akit nem tud elismerni?
—Those who betray their faith, give up their dreams, for money or who knows what material thing.
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—Mivel foglalkozik szabad idejében?
—Playing PC games is an other passion of mine, also road bikes and triathlon. I also have a vintage Mercedes-Benz, so cars are also a passion of mine, I spend a lot of time with the car too.
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—Mely oldaláról nem ismeri a nyilvánosság?
—I am a very sensible person so sometimes I get emotional behind the camera. I keep it in front of me until my tears dry.
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—Mikor teljességgel elégedett munkájával?
—When I get a thank you message from my couples. That is the moment when I calm down and relax, because I know that I did what I was chosen for as expected, or better.
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—Hisz a férfiak és nők hagyományos szerepében?
—Yes I do believe in them, but I think that every person should decide for themselves, not letting society decide instead of them.
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—Könnyen barátkozik?
—Yes, I'm very sociable, but only until a limit.
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—Hol szeretne élni?
—Exactly where I live now. Transylvania is the best place on the planet.
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—Mi volt a legnagyobb szamárság, amelyre hagyta magát rábeszélni?
—I don't really remember, because I was mostly drunk when I agreed to silly things :P
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—Van élet a házasság után?
—Of course I do. Marriage should not change your life completely.
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—Van kedvenc vicce? Mondja el.
—What eye colour does an elephant have? ... Cherry.
Why? ... So that it can hide better on a cherry tree.
Have you ever seen an elephant on a cherry tree? ... No.
You see how well it can hide?! -
—A kutyákat, vagy a macskákat kedveli inkább?
—Dogs!
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—Kit, vagy mit gyűlöl?
—Not really.
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—A legjobb dolog az életben:
—Technology!
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—A legbosszantóbb dolog az életben:
—To be sorry for things that you could have done, but didn't do.
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—Van a környezetében valami, amin változtatni szeretne?
—People's perception of important things in life.
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—Mit szeretne megváltoztatni önmagában?
—At some moment in life I'd like to have a tattoo. Not that I can't have it now, but I would like it to be something meaningful.
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—Mit szeretne megváltoztatni a világon?
—Humanity not polluting the s..t out of our planet.
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—Tudna néhány tanácsot adni a kezdő fotósoknak?
—Go on weddings as a second shooter, you'll learn a lot. Don't invest in the latest and greatest if it costs more money than you have, sure, it makes a difference, but your eye, experience can't be replaced by a camera, no matter what technology it embodies. Sometimes something simple is the best, because you focus on what's important, capturing the moment.
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—Ha idegenek szállnának le a földön, és Ön lenne az első, akivel találkoznának, mit mondana nekik?
—Hello. As a heads up, at some moment there will surely be an idiot who will shoot some projectile at you. Please don't take it badly, 99% of us are not like him, we are friendly and loving :P
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—Ha filmforgatásra kérnék fel, milyen műfajt választana?
—Documentary about a war photographer's days of action.
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—Holnap fogok...
—Sleep until noon, because it's the weekend :)