Fotograf Maaris Tölp

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

—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

—Czy jesteś fotogeniczny/fotogeniczna?

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

—Co sprawiło, że zajmujesz się fotografią?

—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

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

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

—Kochasz podróże?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Co najbardziej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

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

—Jaka będzie przyszłość fotografii?

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

—Co wyróżnia rodzaj fotografii, którym się zajmujesz?

—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.

—Jak radzisz sobie z krytyk?

—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

—Czy w fotografii panują jakieś trendy?

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

—Jakie kryteria powinien przyjąć klient przy wyborze fotografa?

—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

—Co jest absolutnie niedozwolone podczas sesji?

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

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

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

—Czy masz zawodowe tabu?

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

—Jaka była najwspanialsza chwila w twoim życiu?

—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.

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

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

—Kto inspiruje cię w życiu i dlaczego?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

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

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

—Wolisz, aby cię lubiano czy szanowano?

—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.

—Jaki był twój największy bąłd zawodowy?

—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.

—Co zabierasz ze sob w podróż i dlaczego?

—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.

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

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

—Jak uczysz się robić lepsze zdjęcia?

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

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

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

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

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Kiedy twoja praca w pełni cię zadowala?

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

—Czy istnieje życie po małżeństwie?

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

—Czy możesz udzielić kilka wskazówek początkującym fotografom?

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

—Jutro pójdę i...

—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