Fotograf Romaen Tiffin

—Po prvé a predovšetkým - koho môžete vymenovať ako najlepšieho fotografa vo vašom meste? :)

—This depends on the style you like so is very subjective, but one of my favourites is Laura Jane photography

—Ste fotogenický?

—heck no theres a reason i stay the other side of the camera

—Ako ste sa dostali do fotografického priemyslu?

—getting into photography in general happened quite gradually photographing in france , then into photojournalism then into weddings . I cant tell you exactly how it just seemed like a natural progression.

—Aké sú podľa vás najdôležitejšie súčasti dobrej fotografie?

—it depends what you are photographing but with people i would definitely say emotion in a moment.

—Máte radi cestovanie?

—LOVE it, i get itchy feet staying in one place.

—Čo máte najradšej na vašej profesii?

—its always challenging and every shoot is different.

—Čo sa vám páči najmenej na vašej profesii?

—people who micromanage can sometimes stifle creativity

—Aká bude budúcnosť fotenia?

—thats tricky but i think there will always be weddings and hopefully they will continue to be fun and creative events .

—Čo je výnimočné na žánri fotografií, na ktorý sa špecializujete?

—you have one chance to capture someones special memory in a way that evokes emotion.

—Ako zvládate kritiku?

—it hurts, but i have learnt to use it to adapt and improve my photography where necessary. I try to distinguish between constructive criticism though and criticism that would directly influence my style.

—Sú nejaké trendy v oblasti fotografie?

—it depends on style again but for me i like the progression towards more natural in the moment photographs

—Aké by mal mať zákazník kritérium pri výbere fotografa?

—reliability and dependability as well as creativity but not that overpowers your own vision – it is your day after all.

—Čomu sa určite vyhnúť pri práci?

—clutter

—Aké detaily, ktoré zvyčajne prejdú bez povšimnutia, si môže fotograf všimnúť?

—fleeting moments that are so special and can pass so quickly

—Čo ovplyvňuje hodnotu fotografie? Aké sú jej prvky?

—emotion, lighting, composition, definitive moment

—Ktorá osoba môže byť podľa vás symbolom 21. storočia?

—Trump . not in a good way.

—Koho chcete fotografovať?

—people that are truly in love and show it in front of the camera

—Máte nejaké profesionálne tabu?

—er no not really i dont think.

—S kým by ste chceli fotografovať?

—canon 1D just totry it out and 70-200 lens f2.8 and 24-70 f2.8

—Čoho sa obávate a prečo?

—messing up a wedding or losing work because its the couples special day. to ruin those memories would be torture

—Aký bol váš najpôsobivejší okamih v živote?

—my fathers death.

—Ak by ste boli animovaná, literárna alebo filmová postava, kto by ste boli a prečo?

—probably monica from friends. I plan like crazy.

—Kto vás vo vašom živote inšpiruje a prečo?

—my mother. she has such an awesome outlook on life i dont know where id be without her.

—Ako definujete úspech? Ako ho meriate?

—by how happy i am at any given general moment.

—Boli by ste radšej obľúbení alebo rešpektovaní?

—respected

—Aká je najväčšia chyba, ktorú ste kedy v práci urobili?

—lost part of a wedding. worst feeling ever.

—Keď cestujete, čo si so sebou beriete a prečo?

—cameras, batteries, cards and more batteries and more cards. you can never have enough cards.

—Existuje niečo, čo by ste si boli radšej nekúpili zo zariadení, ktoré vlastníte? Prečo?

—studio lights. i dont need them they are too bulky and the external flashes work perfectly

—Ako sa vzdelávate, aby ste robili lepšie fotografie?

—i check other peoples work in the industry and watch a lot of you tube video tutorials

—Koho práca vás ovplyvnila najviac ako fotografa?

—Laura jane, Brett Florens, As sweet as images

—Jedna vec, ktorú by ste chceli vedieť, keď ste začínali s fotením?

—how to take them properly. i was in some great places i think i could have photographed a lot better if i knew what i was doing. That's why i want to teach people how to use their cameras properly

—Čo by ste chceli povedať cez vaše fotografie?

—it depends on what i am photographing, its a question not so easy to answer. but every story is unique and special in its own way. I just want to do it justice.

—Čo vás motivuje v ďalšom fotografovaní?

—the pictures i have already taken – i always want to do better

—Mali byť vaši rodičia menej alebo viac prísni?

—neither. think they were great parents

—Ak by ste sa mohli vrátiť v čase, čo by ste urobili inak?

—start photographing earlier

—Čo tak život na druhých planétach?

—yeah what about that.

—Kto sú vaši hrdinovia?

—my parents

—Kto nemá u vás žiadny rešpekt?

—procrastinators

—Čo robíte vo svojom voľnom čase?

—spare time? whats that?

—Akú vašu tvár nikdy neukazujte na verejnosti?

—how nervous i really am at weddings

—Kedy ste úplne spokojní s vašou prácou?

—never

—Veríte v tradičné role mužov a žien?

—no

—Získavate ľahko nových priateľov?

—no , but when i do its generally for life.

—Kde by ste radi žili?

—back in zimbabwe

—Čo je tá najhlúpejšia vec, na ktorú ste kedy pristúpili?

—sit in an office and give up my dream for an (now) ex. set me back a few years in my life.

—Existuje život po svadbe?

—hope so i'm recently married :)

—Máte obľúbený vtip? Povedzte nám ho.

—im really bad at remembering jokes. but my friends reaction to how does a lion catch a rabbit will always make me laugh. the answer : hides behind a tree and roars like a carrot :) ( laughs hysterically. )

—Máte radi psy alebo mačky?

—both. i have plenty. and horses.

—Koho alebo čo nenávidíte?

—people complaining about very small insignificant things.

—Najlepšia vec v živote je:

—freedom to be who you want to be

—Najviac znepokojujúca vec v živote je:

—people not using their full potential and holding themselves back

—Existuje niečo okolo vás, čo by ste chceli zmeniť?

—would like to live in the country again

—Čo by ste chceli zmeniť na sebe?

—i would like to be more outgoing

—Čo by ste chceli zmeniť vo svete?

—materialistic people

—Môžete dať niekoľko tipov pre fotografov, ktorí práve začínajú?

—dont promise something if you cant deliver, rather be straight up and let them know you are just starting out. if you dont they will be disappointed and you will hurt your reputation

—Keby prišli na našu planétu mimozemšťania a vy by ste boli prvou osobou, s ktorou sa stretnú, čo by ste im povedali?

—stay away from macdonalds burgers they are dangerous.

—Ak by ste mali natočiť film, aký žáner by to bol?

—probably something country. heartfelt with a deep and meaningful message ;)

—Zajtra pôjdem a urobím...

—christmas themed photoshoots of course :)