Fotogrāfs Mona Varga

—Vai Tu esi fotogēnisks?

—I am, actually :)

—Kā tu nokļuvi fotogrāfijas jomā?

—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.

—Kuri, Tavuprāt, ir svarīgākie labas fotogrāfijas elementi?

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

—Vai Tu mīli ceļošanu?

—I actually do. A lot.

—Kas Tev vislabāk patīk savā profesijā?

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

—Kas ir īpašs fotogrāfijas žanrā, kurā specializējies?

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

—Kā Tu uztver kritiku?

—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.

—Kādus parasti nepamanītus brīžus var notvert fotogrāfs?

—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.

—Ko Tu vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—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.

—Ar ko Tu kopā vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—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.

—Kas Tevi iedvesmo dzīvē un kāpēc?

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

—Kā Tu definētu veiksmi? Vai to var izmērīt?

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

—Kā Tu mācies, lai uzņemtu arvien labākas fotogrāfijas?

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

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

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

—Kas Tevi motivē turpināt uzņemt fotogrāfijas?

—Happy customers.

—Ja Tu varētu ceļot atpakaļ laikā, ko Tu darītu savādāk?

—I'd start studying photography sooner.

—Ko Tu domā par dzīvi uz citām planētām?

—Yeah, what about it?

—Ko Tu dari brīvajā laikā?

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

—Kad Tu esi pilnībā apmierināts ar savu darbu?

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

—Kur Tu vēlētos dzīvot?

—In Spain.

—Vai pastāv dzīve pēc kāzām?

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

—Kas Tev patīk labāk - kaķi vai suņi?

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

—Labākā lieta dzīvē ir:

—To be healthy.

—Ko Tu gribētu mainīt sevī?

—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.

—Kādi būtu Tavi padomi jaunajiem fotogrāfiem?

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

—Ja uz zemes nolaistos citplanētieši un Tu būtu pirmais, ko viņi satiktu, ko Tu viņiem teiktu?

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

—Ja Tev būtu iespēja uzņemt filmu, kāda žanra filma tā būtu?

—A romantic movie.

—Rīt es aiziešu un izdarīšu...

—something nice. Not sure what it is yet.