Fotograf Samo Rovan

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

—It depends on who you ask.
In 2015 I was WPJA photographer of the year – worldwide.

—Hur började du inom fotografi?

—After working 7 years as a photojournalist and another 7 years as an architect I decided to become full-time wedding photographer.

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

—The strong content.

—Vad gillar du mest med ditt yrke?

—For me the best thing to do in life is shooting weddings.

—Finns det några trender inom fotografering?

—There are, but I don't believe in them. I don't like trends. They come and go. For me, photography should be timeless. So I practice nice colors and black & white photographs with strong content.

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

—I always say to my clients – think about what will your kids see in your wedding album, when they will get married after 20/30 years.

—Vilka detaljer kan en fotograf fånga som vanligtvis går obemärkta?

—A good photographer can capture beautiful photos of the couple but also the hidden/small moments that no one sees. A good photographer can capture the 'making of' at the same level as the 'must be' photos.

—Vem vill du fotografera?

—I've photographed Hollywood movie stars, super-rich people, politicks,... but also very normal couples. For me is the same. It's not about what the people are or do, the wedding is about the love between two souls.

—Vilket är det mest imponerande ögonblicket i ditt liv?

—In personal life – definitely my kids birth. In professional career – winning the Photographer of the year 2015 title by Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). Another huge moment was speaking in front of almost 2000 people at the Wedding Brasil conference in Sao Paulo.

—Vem är din inspirationskälla i livet och varför?

—My wife and my kids. They are my biggest inspiration. My son is a very talented football player. Daughter is a national champion in saxophone. And my wife – I'd never be where I am without her!

—Vad gör du på fritiden?

—I love trail running. So I try to spend as much time in nature and mountains as possible. Now and then I also make something from wood.