—Vad bör kriterierna vara för en kund som ska välja en fotograf?

—First of all, it's important that the bride and groom identify themselves with the photographer and his work, the choice should be made by whether they consider he is the one who's worth recording their lifetime memories. Then, they should absolutely watch an entire wedding shot by the one they chose. I like being approached by future weds who know a thing or two about photography and who got their mind set on what they really want.

—Hur började du inom fotografi?

—I started taking pictures in 2000 and shooting weddings in 2008. At first, I didn't want to do weddings, I thought it would diminish my work. But I started anyway and found the most challenging environment, I discovered that no matter what type of photography you do, you can always reinvent yourself and find new ways to tell a story. Especially when you meet extraordinary people all the time :)

—Är du fotogenisk?

—I consider I ain't, but it so happens that on occasion some other photographer catches the good/bright sight of me.

—Vilka är enligt dig de viktigaste komponenterna för ett bra fotografi?

—First & foremost, the people involved and their mood (if you're shooting people), then the light (I began ”seeing” the light after years of shooting) and the decisive moment. I don't agree that the quality of a photograph is not important, but it indeed comes in second after the feelings it produces.

—Älskar du att resa?

—So much that if it would be possible I would be traveling all the time.

—Vad gillar du mest med ditt yrke?

—The diversity – today I'm shooting a wedding, tomorrow a baptism, after tomorrow a concert, then a family portrait, a corporate event or some landscape. It's what keeps me connected all the time.

—Vad gillar du minst med ditt yrke?

—Having too much to edit.

—Hur hanterar du kritik?

—I'm all in for constructive criticism, don't like destructive one. That's why we're here on My Wed, right? To constantly learn from other photographers and document ourselves about where we are as wedding photographers. I, for one, would like to hear more criticism about my work and where to improve. Here's an idea: you could implement a section where each photographer could post one photo/week for critique :D

—Vad är absolut inte tillåtet under fotograferingen?

—Getting in front of the photographer.

—Hur kommer framtiden för fotografering att se ut?

—I think it is constantly evolving and that we'll always see changes for the good. We'll always have trends that come and go, the important thing is to know who you are and do what you really like, not necessarily follow the hype.

—Vad är det speciella med den fotografigenre du specialiserar i?

—Oh, everything about it is special. I must admit I suffer when someone refers to it as a banality, thinking that ”real artists” don't do wedding photos. Special is meeting new people, seeing new places or facing new challenges. Besides war photography, I find it the most challenging type, you get to meet all kinds of situations during one day: different light every minute, you get to shoot outdoors and indoors, in plain sun or in the shadow of a tree/building, inside a cave or on a mountain top etc. etc. Need I say more?

—Först och främst - vem kan du nämna som den bästa fotografen i Minneapolis? :)

—The one whose camera sees the world differently than the human eye. And the ability to make a photograph more powerful than what the viewer sees.

—Hur började du inom fotografi?

—I love being a wedding photographer, because it is an art, based on emotions and feelings of people, who value beauty and love.

—Är du fotogenisk?

—Yes, I do.

—Vilka är enligt dig de viktigaste komponenterna för ett bra fotografi?

—Photography is the art of frozen time ... the ability to store emotions and feelings within the frame.

—Älskar du att resa?

—Yes

—Vad gillar du mest med ditt yrke?

—The good result.

—Vad gillar du minst med ditt yrke?

—No.

—Hur hanterar du kritik?

—Everyone has the right to their opinion.

—Först och främst - vem kan du nämna som den bästa fotografen i Riga? :)

—Rolf Vendis – according to LKFA.lv awards 2018

—Vad bör kriterierna vara för en kund som ska välja en fotograf?

—Listen to your heart, and just imagine your self on my photos ;)

—Hur började du inom fotografi?

—It was a point to start, so I've been recommended, and it was good first experience

—Är du fotogenisk?

—Yes I am! Because I know how to get a stunning picture, and I can show and teach it to my clients!

—Vilka är enligt dig de viktigaste komponenterna för ett bra fotografi?

—The most important is to send a message that you will feel the atmosphere of that day.

—Älskar du att resa?

—​Yes! I can travel all year, but only if I’m with my family. Travelling with them is the most valuable thing for me.

—Vad gillar du mest med ditt yrke?

—People, that see my pictures are saying – WOW! you got that image for us! That's wonderful! Thank you!

—Vad gillar du minst med ditt yrke?

—Deadlines, I'm trying my best that it won't get me in frustration. Also, I’m getting better and better every time.

—Hur hanterar du kritik?

—I'm open for crytics.

—Hur kommer framtiden för fotografering att se ut?

—I hope that I will be involved in it!

—Vad är absolut inte tillåtet under fotograferingen?

—Always smile! remember it!