Fotograf Maja Slabe

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

—Aljaž Hafner, JS Oblikovanje

—Fotogenični ste?

—Not really.

—Kako ste ušli u svet fotografije?

—We were both studying at the same Institute and academy of multimedia. Marko was a videographer and I was a photographer.

—Šta smatrate da su ključni elementi dobre fotografije?

—Good use of light, color, a captivating moment.

—Volite putovanja?

—Yes.

—Šta najviše volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—Meeting new people, capturing a wonderful and magical moment for eternity.

—Šta najmanje volite u vezi sa svojim zanimanjem?

—Wedding photography is pretty intense, with an element of getting the best shot you can on the first try and not really getting a second chance in some situations.

—Kakva će biti budućnost fotografije?

—Mirrorless cameras and engagement shoots in dramatic locations

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

—Couples and locations.

—Kako podnosite kritiku?

—All constructive feedback is valuable because it gives you a chance to improve and learn

—Da li u fotografiji postoje trendovi?

—Pre-wedding photoshoots, taking photos with a drone, first look, engagement shoots in dramatic locations.

—Šta treba da budu kriterijumi kada klijent bira fotografa?

—The quality of a photographer’s portfolio, experience, personality, recommendations, professional-friendly attitude.

—Šta treba izbegavati kod snimanja?

—Missing a good shot due to not being ready, not using a tripod in low light or night photography, harsh light, forgetting the details.

—Koje najčešće neprimetne detalje primećuje fotograf?

—Crumpled dress, bad makeup, or hairstyle, details in the back of the subject that you photoshooting.

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

—Composition, the way you edit the colors of the photo, focus on a subject that you taking photos of.

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

—Anni Graham.

—Koga biste želeli da fotografišete?

—Jai Long and Leelou.

—Da li za vas u poslu postoji nešto zabranjeno?

—No.

—Sa kim biste želeli da sarađujete?

—Anni Graham, Fer Juaristi.

—Šta vas brine i zašto?

—That one day I won't photo shooting anymore and I will go back to a normal job.

—Koji trenutak u vašem životu je bio najupečatljiviji?

—When I and Marko were photo shooting a wedding of our friend, and his mother that was really sick and had cancer.... Well, she was dancing with guests on that wheelchair, but one week later dyed. So we had the last photos of her smiling in the wheelchair.

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

—Miki Mouse, cus he is always happy.

—Ko vam je životna inspiracija i zašto?

—My parents. They are really good, positive, warm, understanding, and hard-working persons.

—Šta za vas znači uspeh? Kako ga merite?

—That you do something that you like for living, that you have enough bookings.

—Da li biste pre bili voljeni ili poštovani?

—Respected.

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

—When I did not change camera settings.

—Šta nosite sa sobom na putovanja i zašto?

—Everything for camping. It is just my and Marko's way of life.

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

—Hmmm, nothing really. I always think twice before buying something that I don't need.

—Kako se edukujete da biste bolje fotografisali?

—Watching a lot of tutorials.

—Čiji rad je najviše uticao na vas kao fotografa?

—Aljoša Petrič, Anni Graham, Fer Juaristi. They are taking amazing photos and telling good stories.

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

—How to pose.

—Šta želite da poručite svojim fotografijama?

—Free spirit, freedom, authentic moments, joy, endless love.

—Šta vas motiviše da se i dalje bavite fotografijom?

—New couples, locations, light.

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

—More :)

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

—Start with photography earlier.

—Šta mislite o životu na drugim planetama?

—Not really. I like nature here. But I believe in living things in another universe.

—Ko su vaši heroji?

—Dalai Lama, Anni Graham, Arne Hodalič.

—Prema kome nemate nimalo poštovanja?

—For the people that can not say a positive critique to other people

—Kako provodite slobodno vreme?

—Mountaineering, hiking, watching tutorials, running, eating,...

—Koji deo sebe nikada ne pokazujete javno?

—I have too much empathy.

—Kad ste potpuno zadovoljni svojim radom?

—When is everything perfect edited.

—Da li verujete u tradicionalne uloge muškaraca i žena?

—No.

—Da li lako sklapate prijateljstva?

—Yes.

—Gde biste voleli da živite?

—Canada.

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

—Ufff, when I was younger there was a lot of stupid things;)

—Da li postoji život posle braka?

—Of course! Adventure is out there.

—Imate omiljeni vic? Prepričajte nam ga.

—I am not good at telling jokes.

—Da li volite pse ili mačke?

—Both, but I have a cat.

—Da li postoji neko ili nešto što mrzite?

—Nothing.

—Najbolja stvar u životu je:

—My Marko, food, vine, love, family, friends, nature, mountains,...

—Najiritantnija stvar u životu je:

—Bills.

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

—To have a studio at home:)

—Šta biste promenili kod sebe?

—To wake up earlier.

—Šta biste promenili u svetu?

—Earth pollution, human rights in foreign countries.

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

—Focus on a couple, capture moments, laugh, joy,...

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

—Go back to Mars or don't eat me :)

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

—Romantic.

—Od sutra ću da…

—Yoga in the morning.