Fotograf Bedo Andor

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

—I dont think there is a best wedding photographer, I would think in terms of favourite, most respected, creative, etc. My favourite, best photographer is Kátai Judit.

—Czy jesteś fotogeniczny/fotogeniczna?

—I feel better behind the camera, not in front of it, so I don't really know, depends in what situation you take the photo.

—Co sprawiło, że zajmujesz się fotografią?

—Probably how most of us started out. A friend asked me to shoot their wedding and you know the story from here on. I liked it, the thrill, the action, everything.

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

—My opinion is that the photo has to send a message, not necessarily a clear one, it has to make you think, imagine.

—Kochasz podróże?

—Of course, the nature of my work is travellig.

—Co najbardziej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—That I really like my work. But the biggest joy is knowing that my photographs will be the ones that help the couple remember their big day, and hopefully make them smile, shed a tear of joy when they view them.

—Co najmniej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—There is nothing I hate. Every wedding, every cuple, guest is different. I had some unpleasent moments, but nothing that could make me kick back.

—Jaka będzie przyszłość fotografii?

—Yes. I think that the photographer and the camera will always be there, technology will always evolve, but the human eye instinct an pesonal style will always be needed.

—Co wyróżnia rodzaj fotografii, którym się zajmujesz?

—I like to tell people, that wedding photography embodies all the different photographic genres. It has macro, landscape, fashion, portrait, architecture and some other genres. You may not master all of them, but you have to be prepared to face them all.

—Jak radzisz sobie z krytyk?

—Depends on what the criticism is about. if it's about respecting all the photography rules, guidelines then I know I'm breaking some of them, but that is purely my vision, my stile that makes me brake them. I always try to learn from the criticism, even if it's harsh. I try to take it positively.

—Czy w fotografii panują jakieś trendy?

—There are, the most recent one is emulating film, I really like this one.

—Jakie kryteria powinien przyjąć klient przy wyborze fotografa?

—They should not only choose the photographer based on his portfolio. I always recommend a personal meeting or at least an online conversation, because this is the person, that will follow them everywhere through the whole day, even in their intimate moments, so they need to trust and like this person.

—Co jest absolutnie niedozwolone podczas sesji?

—Everything is acceptable, depends on the photographer, the couple and the situation.

—Jakie zwykle niezauważane szczegóły może uchwycić fotograf?

—Usually, little intimate moments when the subjects dont know that someone's watching.

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

—Depends on the eye of the beholder, on what message it transmits to them. But if I'd have to answer by the book, I'd say it has to have a subject, correct composition and a powerfull message.

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

—I think that person has yet to be born.

—Co chcesz fotografować?

—A coupple that appreciates my work is the best subject to shoot.

—Czy masz zawodowe tabu?

—Not really.

—Z kim marzy ci się fotografować?

—Jonas Peterson.

—Co cię martwi i dlaczego?

—I'm worried about getting old, tired, not having the energy to work as hard as i do now.

—Jaka była najwspanialsza chwila w twoim życiu?

—I have no children as I'm writing this interview, so besides that I think that there is no ONE important moment, but many moments that linked together to guide me on the path I'm on now.

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

—Luke Skywalker.

—Kto inspiruje cię w życiu i dlaczego?

—My girlfriend is my inspiration, my muse, my support.

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

—I think success is when people appreciate your work, they look up to you, ask you for advice.

—Wolisz, aby cię lubiano czy szanowano?

—Respect is more important, but it depends on how you earn your respect, you should earn respect by personal example.

—Jaki był twój największy bąłd zawodowy?

—There was one wedding that I lost 46 photos.

—Co zabierasz ze sob w podróż i dlaczego?

—I always take some kind of photographic gear, sometimes even a film camera, so that I can focus on the moment, not the result, the result will be there when I get home and develop the pictures.

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

—Manual macro rings. Because I rarely used them, and they're not like in the adds( I was at the beginning when I bought them).

—Jak uczysz się robić lepsze zdjęcia?

—I always push myself not to repeat the compositions, I did on other weddings, Every wedding is different, so I try to portray them so. Every time I learn something new.
I also go to workshops, speak with other photographers, follow different photography groups.

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

—Jonas Peterson, Sipos Szabolcs.

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

—Accounting :))))))))))

—Co chcesz przekazać poprzez swoje fotografie?

—Everyone has their own personality, I try to photograph them as they are, natural.

—Co motywuje cię do dalszej pracy w fotografii?

—If you have a passion you can never really stop doing it, so I guess that's the answer, because photography is the passion that chose me.

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

—They did a great job as parents, they helped me become the person I am today, and I like the person I've become, so they've been exactly as strict as they should be.

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

—I wouldn't waste four years in a university that's diploma I've never used, but that experience is also a part of the person I am today.

—Co myślisz o życiu na innych planetach?

—Definitely.

—Kto jest twoim bohaterem/bohaterką?

—PARENTS, I really respect parents, every parent, that raises a child is to be respected.

—Do kogo nie żywisz szacunku?

—Those who betray their faith, give up their dreams, for money or who knows what material thing.

—Co robisz w czasie wolnym?

—Playing PC games is an other passion of mine, also road bikes and triathlon. I also have a vintage Mercedes-Benz, so cars are also a passion of mine, I spend a lot of time with the car too.

—Jakiego aspektu twojej osobowości nie ujawniasz publicznie?

—I am a very sensible person so sometimes I get emotional behind the camera. I keep it in front of me until my tears dry.

—Kiedy twoja praca w pełni cię zadowala?

—When I get a thank you message from my couples. That is the moment when I calm down and relax, because I know that I did what I was chosen for as expected, or better.

—Czy wierzysz w tradycyjne role mężczyzny i kobiety?

—Yes I do believe in them, but I think that every person should decide for themselves, not letting society decide instead of them.

—Czy łatwo się zaprzyjaźniasz?

—Yes, I'm very sociable, but only until a limit.

—W jakim miejscu dobrze by ci się mieszkało?

—Exactly where I live now. Transylvania is the best place on the planet.

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

—I don't really remember, because I was mostly drunk when I agreed to silly things :P

—Czy istnieje życie po małżeństwie?

—Of course I do. Marriage should not change your life completely.

—Masz ulubiony żart? Opowiedz go.

—What eye colour does an elephant have? ... Cherry.
Why? ... So that it can hide better on a cherry tree.
Have you ever seen an elephant on a cherry tree? ... No.
You see how well it can hide?!

—Wolisz psy czy koty?

—Dogs!

—Kogo lub co nienawidzisz?

—Not really.

—W życiu najlepsze jest:

—Technology!

—W życiu najbardziej irytuje mnie:

—To be sorry for things that you could have done, but didn't do.

—Czy jest wokół ciebie coś, co chcesz zmienić?

—People's perception of important things in life.

—Co chcesz zmienić w sobie?

—At some moment in life I'd like to have a tattoo. Not that I can't have it now, but I would like it to be something meaningful.

—Co chcesz zmienić w świecie?

—Humanity not polluting the s..t out of our planet.

—Czy możesz udzielić kilka wskazówek początkującym fotografom?

—Go on weddings as a second shooter, you'll learn a lot. Don't invest in the latest and greatest if it costs more money than you have, sure, it makes a difference, but your eye, experience can't be replaced by a camera, no matter what technology it embodies. Sometimes something simple is the best, because you focus on what's important, capturing the moment.

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

—Hello. As a heads up, at some moment there will surely be an idiot who will shoot some projectile at you. Please don't take it badly, 99% of us are not like him, we are friendly and loving :P

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

—Documentary about a war photographer's days of action.

—Jutro pójdę i...

—Sleep until noon, because it's the weekend :)