Fotograf Vasilis Liappis

—Pre svega, koga biste naveli kao najboljeg fotografa u svom gradu? :)

—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.

—Fotogenični ste?

—I am very photogenic, especially behind my camera!

—Kako ste ušli u svet fotografije?

—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.

—Šta smatrate da su ključni elementi dobre fotografije?

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

—Volite putovanja?

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

—Šta najviše volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—Connecting with new people, couples and professionals.

—Šta najmanje volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—The weight of equipment I have to carry around

—Kakva će biti budućnost fotografije?

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

—Šta je posebno kod vrste fotografije koja je vaša specijalnost?

—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!

—Kako podnosite kritiku?

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

—Da li u fotografiji postoje trendovi?

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

—Šta treba da budu kriterijumi kada klijent bira 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.

—Šta treba izbegavati kod snimanja?

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

—Koje najčešće neprimetne detalje primećuje 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.

—Šta utiče na vrednost fotografije? Šta su njeni elementi?

—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.

—Za koju ličnost smatrate da bi mogla da bude simbol 21. veka?

—The common man, you and me.

—Koga biste želeli da fotografišete?

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

—Da li za vas u poslu postoji nešto zabranjeno?

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

—Sa kim biste želeli da sarađujete?

—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.

—Šta vas brine i zašto?

—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.

—Koji trenutak u vašem životu je bio najupečatljiviji?

—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.

—Koji lik iz crtaća, knjige ili filma biste bili i zašto?

—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.

—Ko vam je životna inspiracija i zašto?

—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.

—Šta za vas znači uspeh? Kako ga merite?

—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.

—Da li biste pre bili voljeni ili poštovani?

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

—Šta je najveća greška koju ste do sada napravili u poslu?

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

—Šta nosite sa sobom na putovanja i zašto?

—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.

—Da li ima nešto među vašim alatkama čiju kupovinu ste zažalili? Zašto?

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

—Kako se edukujete da biste bolje fotografisali?

—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.

—Čiji rad je najviše uticao na vas kao 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!

—Šta biste voleli da ste znali kad ste tek postali fotograf?

—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.

—Šta želite da poručite svojim fotografijama?

—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.

—Šta vas motiviše da se i dalje bavite fotografijom?

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

—Da li mislite da su vaši roditelji bili premalo ili previše strogi?

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

—Da možete da se vratite u prošlost, šta biste uradili drugačije?

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

—Šta mislite o životu na drugim planetama?

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

—Ko su vaši heroji?

—Every day people are my heroes.

—Prema kome nemate nimalo poštovanja?

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

—Kako provodite slobodno vreme?

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

—Koji deo sebe nikada ne pokazujete javno?

—I'd rather not answer LOL!!!

—Kad ste potpuno zadovoljni svojim radom?

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

—Da li verujete u tradicionalne uloge muškaraca i žena?

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

—Da li lako sklapate prijateljstva?

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

—Gde biste voleli da živite?

—In a Greek island, surrounded by the sea.

—Šta je najgluplja stvar u životu koju ste pristali da uradite?

—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.

—Da li postoji život posle braka?

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

—Imate omiljeni vic? Prepričajte nam ga.

—Knock knock....

—Da li volite pse ili mačke?

—More of a dog person here.

—Da li postoji neko ili nešto što mrzite?

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

—Najbolja stvar u životu je:

—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!

—Najiritantnija stvar u životu je:

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

—Da li ima nešto u vašem okruženju što biste promenili?

—Yes, traffic jams...

—Šta biste promenili kod sebe?

—I would like to reduce my stress levels.

—Šta biste promenili u svetu?

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

—Da li imate neki savet za fotografe koji tek počinju?

—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.

—Kad bi vanzemaljci došli na Zemlju i prvo sreli vas, šta biste im rekli?

—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?

—Kad bi vas zvali da snimite film, koji biste žanr izabrali?

—I like Dramatic films

—Od sutra ću da…

—HIKING!!!