Photographer Maaris Tölp

—Unang una sa lahat - sino ang papangalanan mo na pinakamahusay na photographer sa Tallinn, Estonia? :)

—The one who inspires the most. Since there are quite many of them, I think it would be unfair to bring out just one of them

—Ikaw ba ay photogenic?

—I think so, but one can never be completely satisfied with hew own photos

—Paano ka nagsimula sa industriya ng photography?

—After photographing on racing track and doing family photoshoots for 2 years, I felt that wedding photography might be my thing. So when two of my friends got married, they asked me to photograph their wedding and also allowed me to share these photos. I think starting to work in wedding industry is one of the best decision I've ever made

—Ano ang mga mahahalagang bahagi ng isang magandang larawan sa iyong opinyon?

—Emotion is the main thing. But also composition and light to create mood

—Mahilig ka ba maglakbay?

—I love travelling. New places and challenges

—Ano ang pinakagusto mo sa iyong propesyon?

—I love making people happy with photos.
Also, the emotional part of weddings is my fuel

—Ano ang magiging kinabukasan ng photography?

—May be we can take photos with our eyes or mind? Too futuristic?

—Ano ang espesyal sa kategorya ng photography kung saan ka dalubhasa?

—You have only one opportunity to get "that" photo. You can not just repeat that day. So the responsibility is really there.
But also, there are lots of more emotions in weddings, in every way. More joy, more tears...everything.

—Paano ka tumatanggap ng pagpuna?

—Of course it's emotionally difficult to deal with it , but also, when that criticism is constructive, it helps to become better and its a good thing. So while it can make sad, it also makes you become thankful for that criticism

—Mayroon bang mga trend ang photography?

—Right now more and more photographers retouch their photos to have warm and vintage colors. It looks pretty although it's not my style

—Ano ang dapat na pamantayan ng isang customer sa pagpili ng photographer?

—1) Style of photos – both color, catching emotions, composition
2) How photographer communicates
3) You should also ask to see some full galleries of weddings

—Ano ang mga bagay na dapat iwasan kapag kumukuha ng larawan?

—Being rude. Also taking photos while someone is eating, because no one can look pretty and enjoy their meal at the same time.

—Ano ang mga umiimpluwensya sa kahalagahan ng isang larawan? Ano ang mga element nito?

—Emotion. It's the most important thing. Photo has to have emotion in it or it has to create one

—Mayroon ka bang mga propesyonal na ipinagbabawal?

—Changing the background completely when retouching. I normally don't do that , but sometimes its necessary

—Ano ang pinakahanga-hangang pagkakataon sa iyong buhay?

—Every day is a new adventure. Every day you have an opportunity to make something even better. So I think also right now is that moment.

—Kung ikaw ay isang kartun, libro o karakter sa pelikula, sino ang gugustuhin mong maging at bakit?

—Toothless a ka Nightfury from "How to Train Your Dragon". Smart and sweet

—Sino ang nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iyong buhay at bakit?

—My daughter. Shes just pure love

—Paano mo binibigyang kahulugan ang tagumpay? Paano mo tinitimbang ito?

—Success is when you accomplish something you wanted, also when you make someone happy

—Mas pipiliin mo bang magustuhan o nirerespeto?

—That is a difficult question. Both are important , but I think that You affect more people, when You are respected. Because then You can create work that is both respected and loved.

—Ano ang pinakamalaking pagkakamali ang nagawa mo sa trabaho?

—Booking two full day weddings on the same day. Luckily I discovered it 6 months before these weddings so one of them could easily find new photographer.

—Kapag ikaw ay naglalakbay, ano ang dinadala mo at bakit?

—Both cameras and at least 4 of my main lens. But in addition a laptop and at least one hard drive for making copies of photos.

—Mayroon ka bang kahilingan na hindi mo pa nabibili maliban sa mga gadget na mayroon ka? Bakit?

—Macro rings because the real macro lens are so much better

—Paano mo tinuturuan ang sarili mo na kumuha ng mas magagandang mga larawan?

—I study other photographers work and organize model photoshoots few times a year to test something new

—Kaninong mga gawa ang may malaking nagimpluwensiya sa iyo bilang photographer?

—There are so many of them, but lately I've been keeping my eye on Lupascu's work.

—Ano ang isang bagay na nais mong malaman noong nagumpisa ka sa pagkuha ng mga larawan?

—I wish I got to understand artificial light earlier

—Kailan ka ganap na nasisiyahan sa iyong trabaho?

—When my client is more than happy, their friends love my work also, and I have accomplished my goals

—Mayroon bang buhay pagkatapos ng kasal?

—Of course. Wedding should be part of our life, but marriage can be even more exciting

—Maaari ka bang magbigay ng mga tip para sa mga photographer na nagsisimula pa lamang?

—Make sure You write everything down You know about Your couple and their wedding. You will need it

—Bukas ako pupunta at gagawa...

—Tomorrow I will finish retouching one wedding, create a photo album of antoher one, upload photos to my blog, play with my daughter, visit a friend :D I would do more, but there are only 24 hours in a day