Fotografo Maaris Tölp

—Prima di tutto - chi puoi definire come il miglior fotografo di Tallinn, Estonia? :)

—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

—Sei fotogenico?

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

—Come sei entrato nell'industria della fotografia?

—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

—Secondo te, quali sono le componenti più importanti di una bella foto?

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

—Ti piace viaggiare?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Che cosa ti piace di più nella tua professione?

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

—Quale sarà il futuro della fotografia?

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

—Cosa c'è di speciale nel genere di fotografia in cui sei specializzato?

—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.

—Come gestisci la critica?

—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

—Ci sono determinate tendenze nella fotografia?

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

—Quali criteri dovrebbe utilizzare un cliente per scegliere un fotografo?

—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

—Che cosa non è ammesso durante la ripresa fotografica?

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

—Che cosa influisce sul valore di una foto? Quali sono le sue componenti?

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

—Hai qualche tabù professionale?

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

—Qual è stato il momento più impressionante della tua vita?

—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.

—Se tu fossi un personaggio di cartone animato, libro o film, chi saresti e perché?

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

—Chi ti ispira nella vita e perché?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Come puoi definire il successo? Come si misura?

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

—Preferiresti essere amato o rispettato?

—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.

—Qual è stato il più grande errore che hai commesso nel lavoro?

—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.

—Preparandoti per partire, che cosa metteresti in valigia e perché?

—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.

—Tra i gadget che possiedi, c'è qualcosa che vorresti non aver comprato? Perché?

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

—Che formazione professionale segui per fare fotografie migliori?

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

—Il lavoro di chi ha avuto la maggiore influenza su di te come fotografo?

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

—Qual è l'unica cosa che vorresti aver saputo iniziando a scattare foto?

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Quando ti senti completamente soddisfatto dal tuo lavoro?

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

—Esiste la vita dopo il matrimonio?

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

—Puoi dare alcuni consigli ai fotografi alle prime armi?

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

—Domani vado a fare...

—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