Fotogrāfs Samo Rovan

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

—It depends on who you ask.
In 2015 I was WPJA photographer of the year – worldwide.

—Kā tu nokļuvi fotogrāfijas jomā?

—After working 7 years as a photojournalist and another 7 years as an architect I decided to become full-time wedding photographer.

—Kuri, Tavuprāt, ir svarīgākie labas fotogrāfijas elementi?

—The strong content.

—Kas Tev vislabāk patīk savā profesijā?

—For me the best thing to do in life is shooting weddings.

—Vai fotogrāfijā ir kādas īpašas tendences?

—There are, but I don't believe in them. I don't like trends. They come and go. For me, photography should be timeless. So I practice nice colors and black & white photographs with strong content.

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

—I always say to my clients – think about what will your kids see in your wedding album, when they will get married after 20/30 years.

—Kādus parasti nepamanītus brīžus var notvert fotogrāfs?

—A good photographer can capture beautiful photos of the couple but also the hidden/small moments that no one sees. A good photographer can capture the 'making of' at the same level as the 'must be' photos.

—Ko Tu vēlētos fotogrāfēt?

—I've photographed Hollywood movie stars, super-rich people, politicks,... but also very normal couples. For me is the same. It's not about what the people are or do, the wedding is about the love between two souls.

—Kas ir Tavas dzīves iespaidīgakais brīdis?

—In personal life – definitely my kids birth. In professional career – winning the Photographer of the year 2015 title by Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). Another huge moment was speaking in front of almost 2000 people at the Wedding Brasil conference in Sao Paulo.

—Kas Tevi iedvesmo dzīvē un kāpēc?

—My wife and my kids. They are my biggest inspiration. My son is a very talented football player. Daughter is a national champion in saxophone. And my wife – I'd never be where I am without her!

—Ko Tu dari brīvajā laikā?

—I love trail running. So I try to spend as much time in nature and mountains as possible. Now and then I also make something from wood.