Fotograf Vasilis Liappis

—Po pierwsze i najważniejsze - kto według Ciebie jest najlepszym fotografem w Twoim mieście? :)

—There are many talented wedding photographers in Greece, and in Athens particularly. Not trying to be politically correct, it is just the truth. I have to pick from so many. One of my favorites is Aristotelis Nikolaides.

—Czy jesteś fotogeniczny/fotogeniczna?

—I am very photogenic, especially behind my camera!

—Co sprawiło, że zajmujesz się fotografią?

—I started as a photography student, back in 1998, working at the same time as an assistant in a commercial studio. Since then, I have tried and worked in many genres of professional photography industry, with the latest being the wedding photography, which I practice for more than 6 years now.

—Jakie twoim zdaniem są najważniejsze czynniki decydujące o dobrym zdjęciu?

—Less is more, first and foremost, and secondly, a good communication of feelings from the subject.

—Kochasz podróże?

—I love traveling and always looking forward to it. If I can achieve traveling and work, I'm a happy man!

—Co najbardziej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—Connecting with new people, couples and professionals.

—Co najmniej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—The weight of equipment I have to carry around

—Jaka będzie przyszłość fotografii?

—I believe that as photography evolves, so do professionals. So, that being said, I see more professionalism and lots of beautiful and unique images!

—Co wyróżnia rodzaj fotografii, którym się zajmujesz?

—Communication with ordinary people, like me will be the first thing, and the second one is that for a special day in people's lives, I become part of that day!

—Jak radzisz sobie z krytyk?

—I love criticism in a polite manner. Always makes things evolve in a better way.

—Czy w fotografii panują jakieś trendy?

—Trends come and go, but a good photo is always good, no matter how many years pass.

—Jakie kryteria powinien przyjąć klient przy wyborze fotografa?

—First of all, I believe that both parties should have some common ground. Besides the budget and services provided, the photographer and the client should get along well. That is the first thing I tell my new clients, when I get a request for a booking. I like to meet them first, and if we get along well, from the first meeting, then everything else is doable. Of course, quality of services provided, professionalism and discretion play an equally important role in choosing a photographer.

—Co jest absolutnie niedozwolone podczas sesji?

—Not to be distracted by anything, not to be rude to anyone, not to be nervous or anxious by any circumstances that may occur.

—Jakie zwykle niezauważane szczegóły może uchwycić fotograf?

—Reactions of guests in a wedding, beautiful light (reflections, backlight, sidelight etc), shapes and all kinds of things that can form a good composition for a photograph.

—Co wpływa na wartość zdjęcia? Jakie są jego składowe?

—How interesting the subject is, what makes it pop inside the photo, which are the secondary elements that help the subject, and of course the quality of light used.

—Jaka osoba może być twoim zdaniem uznana za symbol XXI wieku?

—The common man, you and me.

—Co chcesz fotografować?

—I want to take photos of my girlfriend, just because she never lets me!!! The most difficult subject I ever met, lol!

—Czy masz zawodowe tabu?

—I always, always arrive at least half an hour earlier than agreed, always deliver earlier than agreed as well.

—Z kim marzy ci się fotografować?

—I would love to shoot with George Pahountis, a fellow Greek photographer, with whom I have the same origins as well. Island of Karpathos that is.

—Co cię martwi i dlaczego?

—I worry much about intolerance, because that makes people hateful, and in history the examples are more than enough that show where this has brought mankind.

—Jaka była najwspanialsza chwila w twoim życiu?

—The first time I traveled by my self. I loved the feeling of freedom to chose what I'd do next. It was also a good chance to discover myself and to think deep about many things that concerned me at that time.

—Gdybyś był/była postaci z kreskówki, książki lub filmu, kto by to był?

—As a child, I loved reading a comic series, named "Lucky Luke", by a Belgian artist Morris. I loved the fact that he was efficient no matter the circumstances he had to face each time, he was lonely with a horse as his only friend, and always, riding towards the sunset as a lonesome cowboy.

—Kto inspiruje cię w życiu i dlaczego?

—My recently gone Father, because he was a fighter, nothing was given easily to him in life, but he gave too much to me, nevertheless.

—Jaka jest twoja definicja sukcesu? Co jest jego miarą?

—Success for me is doing something that people appreciate. I am happy if the people I work with are happy. Money is important of course, but as long as I get along, I don't mind that much. I'm a simple person, living a simple life. No fancy lifestyle here.

—Wolisz, aby cię lubiano czy szanowano?

—I prefer to be respected, not only because it is more difficult, but because it is more substantial in my opinion.

—Jaki był twój największy bąłd zawodowy?

—I gave too much of my effort, without being appreciated.

—Co zabierasz ze sob w podróż i dlaczego?

—A cell phone, my camera equipment and a pair of good walking shoes, because all I do is searching online where is the next interest point for shooting, and then I go there on foot, just not to miss any parts of my way there.

—Czy masz jakiś gadżet, zakupu którego żałujesz? Dlaczego?

—I'm not a compulsive buyer, so, everything I buy is for a reason, and being used.

—Jak uczysz się robić lepsze zdjęcia?

—I love watching webinars and of course study other photographers work, either on social media or other platforms. Through the years I discovered that being interested in more than one genre in photography, keeps me motivated, and I certainly am not fatigued by my work.

—Czyje prace miały na ciebie największy wpływ jako na fotografa?

—When I started, I loved Edward Hopper's paintings. Victor Lax is one of my favorites, but I also admire and being influenced from many other styles as well. Lately I admire many Scottish photographers, because of the dark and moody pictures they make, in such dramatic landscapes. I really wish I could visit Scotland one day!

—Czy jest coś, o czym warto byłoby wiedzieć, zaczynając karierę w fotografii?

—That it's not that easy as it seems. It is an art, and as such, it takes a long way to master the craft, lots of patience, exercise, and many different aspects that you need to learn and exceed to.

—Co chcesz przekazać poprzez swoje fotografie?

—I want to bring out a positive feeling, sometimes surrounded by a much darker mood. Only to emphasize that there is always hope in the end of the tunnel.

—Co motywuje cię do dalszej pracy w fotografii?

—Every photo is different than the previous one taken. That only, is enough not to make me bored of what I do.

—Uważasz, że twoi rodzice powinni byli być bardziej czy mniej surowi?

—I think they raised me to be a good person, so I think they made a pretty good job in terms of strictness.

—Mając możliwość cofnąć się w czasie, co być zrobił/zrobiła inaczej?

—I definitely would like to have studied more, in a university, far away from my city.

—Co myślisz o życiu na innych planetach?

—Who am I to answer such kind of a question? I believe it's possible though.

—Kto jest twoim bohaterem/bohaterką?

—Every day people are my heroes.

—Do kogo nie żywisz szacunku?

—Mostly politicians, but just to be safe don't want to name any lol!

—Co robisz w czasie wolnym?

—Landscape photography is my no.1 hobby. Besides that I love swimming and being near the sea in general.

—Jakiego aspektu twojej osobowości nie ujawniasz publicznie?

—I'd rather not answer LOL!!!

—Kiedy twoja praca w pełni cię zadowala?

—Once I get feedback from my clients. Until then, I always am anxious and uncertain.

—Czy wierzysz w tradycyjne role mężczyzny i kobiety?

—I'll say just this one sentence. I'm the king in the kitchen.

—Czy łatwo się zaprzyjaźniasz?

—Friends with the real significance of the word, no, but I love to interact with new people all the time.

—W jakim miejscu dobrze by ci się mieszkało?

—In a Greek island, surrounded by the sea.

—Jaki była najgłupsza rzecz, którą zgodziłeś/zgodziłaś się zrobić?

—I agreed to drive in a remote and full of turns road, after a wild night out, and just a day before I give my driving license tests.

—Czy istnieje życie po małżeństwie?

—If there's a will, there's always a way. So, my answer is yes, of course.

—Masz ulubiony żart? Opowiedz go.

—Knock knock....

—Wolisz psy czy koty?

—More of a dog person here.

—Kogo lub co nienawidzisz?

—I hate arrogance and intolerance. Two of the worst characteristics in my opinion, a person could have.

—W życiu najlepsze jest:

—Life by itself is a miracle. But besides that, all the things you get to learn, see, live, feel, laugh for or cry for... Life is good!

—W życiu najbardziej irytuje mnie:

—Getting up very early in the morning... :-P

—Czy jest wokół ciebie coś, co chcesz zmienić?

—Yes, traffic jams...

—Co chcesz zmienić w sobie?

—I would like to reduce my stress levels.

—Co chcesz zmienić w świecie?

—Hatred of any kind is the thing I would eliminate, if I could.

—Czy możesz udzielić kilka wskazówek początkującym fotografom?

—Never give up, never listen to people who tell you that you are not the right person for such a job. Persist and love every moment of what you do.

—Jeżeli na Ziemię przybędą kosmici, a ty będziesz pierwszą osobą, która ich spotka, co im powiesz?

—Let me take a picture of you! I know it's a cliche, but who's that photographer that would miss that kind of chance, right?

—Jeśli poproszono by cię o nakręcenie filmu, jaki byłby to gatunek?

—I like Dramatic films

—Jutro pójdę i...

—HIKING!!!