Fotogrāfs Maaris Tölp

—Pirmkārt un galvenokārt - kurš Tavuprāt ir labākais fotogrāfs Tavā pilsētā? :)

—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

—Vai Tu esi fotogēnisks?

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

—Kā tu nokļuvi fotogrāfijas jomā?

—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

—Kuri, Tavuprāt, ir svarīgākie labas fotogrāfijas elementi?

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

—Vai Tu mīli ceļošanu?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Kas Tev vislabāk patīk savā profesijā?

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

—Kāda būs fotogrāfijas nākotne?

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

—Kas ir īpašs fotogrāfijas žanrā, kurā specializējies?

—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.

—Kā Tu uztver kritiku?

—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

—Vai fotogrāfijā ir kādas īpašas tendences?

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

—Kādi ir kritēriji, kas klientam jāņem vērā, izvēloties fotogrāfu?

—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

—No kā fotogrāfējot būtu jāizvairās?

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

—Kas ietekmē fotogrāfijas vērtību? Kādi ir tās elementi?

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

—Vai Tev ir kādi profesionālie tabu?

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

—Kas ir Tavas dzīves iespaidīgakais brīdis?

—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.

—Ja Tu būtu multfilmas, grāmatas vai filmas varonis, kurš tas būtu un kāpēc?

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

—Kas Tevi iedvesmo dzīvē un kāpēc?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Kā Tu definētu veiksmi? Vai to var izmērīt?

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

—Vai Tev labāk patīk tikt mīlētam vai tikt cienītam?

—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.

—Kas ir lielākā kļūda, ko Tu esi pieļāvis darbā?

—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.

—Kad Tu plāno ceļot, ko Tu ņem līdzi un kāpēc?

—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.

—Vai kāda ierīcēm (gadžetiem), kas Tev pieder, ir tāda, kuru Tev nebūtu vajadzējis pirkt? Kāpēc?

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

—Kā Tu mācies, lai uzņemtu arvien labākas fotogrāfijas?

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

—Kuri darbi Tevi kā fotogrāfu ir visvairāk iedvesmojuši?

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

—Kas ir tā lieta, ko Tu būtu gribējis zināt pirms sāki nodarboties ar fotogrāfēšanu?

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Kad Tu esi pilnībā apmierināts ar savu darbu?

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

—Vai pastāv dzīve pēc kāzām?

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

—Kādi būtu Tavi padomi jaunajiem fotogrāfiem?

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

—Rīt es aiziešu un izdarīšu...

—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