Photographer Mona Varga

—Ikaw ba ay photogenic?

—I am, actually :)

—Paano ka nagsimula sa industriya ng photography?

—Loving to take pictures of people, first I took some nice portraits, after I got a bit more "serious". I was always fascinated by the idea of being a wedding photographer.

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

—There are some aspects that are important, but the most of all is the power of light.

—Mahilig ka ba maglakbay?

—I actually do. A lot.

—Ano ang pinakagusto mo sa iyong propesyon?

—That I can capture moments, feelings and emotions which will remain forever.

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

—Is special the fact that you, as the newly weds photographer, have the most important part of their journey.

—Paano ka tumatanggap ng pagpuna?

—I don't think anyone likes to be criticized, but as long as you receive constructive critics, I think it's only for the best. Because you, as a photographer get to evolve. And that can only be a positive thing.

—Ano ang mga detalye na kadalasan ay hindi napapansin na napapansin ng photographer?

—Small details. Instant moments and expressions. Feelings, looks, touches... everything. Common people are not looking at the art side of things. They only see the finished product and opine.

—Sino ang gusto mong kuhaan?

—Couples who care about each other, couples which look at each other with emotions. Cause when you love, everything is better. And most certainly the photos show it.

—Sino ang gusto mong makasama sa pagkuha ng larawan?

—I would like to participate in workshops and learn from the best photographers. I don't have a special someone yet :)
But I do have lots of photographers which I admire. And I adore their works.

—Sino ang nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iyong buhay at bakit?

—Amy Lee from the rock band Evanescence. She was always my role model and I found myself in her style and way of being.

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

—Success? I would measure it in exceptional shots. So, the more, the better.

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

—I sometimes watch tutorials and very much get inspired by others people's works.

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

—Which gear I'm gonna need so I don't have to buy tons of crap before I get the "big fish".

—Ano ang nag-uudyok sa iyo na ipagpatuloy ang pagkuha ng mga larawan?

—Happy customers.

—Kung maaari mong balikan ang nakaraan, ano ang babaguhin mo?

—I'd start studying photography sooner.

—Paano naman ang buhay sa ibang mga planeta?

—Yeah, what about it?

—Ano ang iyong ginagawa sa iyong bakanteng oras?

—Sing, listen to music, get out in the nature. Photograph.

—Kailan ka ganap na nasisiyahan sa iyong trabaho?

—When my clients are satisfied too. I care a lot that they are happy with what they get.

—Saan mo gustong manirahan?

—In Spain.

—Mayroon bang buhay pagkatapos ng kasal?

—Apparently there is, considering I'm still alive.

—Mahilig ka ba sa mga aso at pusa?

—A lot. More a dog person, but cats are also cute.

—Ang pinakamahalagang bagay sa buhay ay:

—To be healthy.

—Ano ang nais mong baguhin sa iyong sarili?

—I would like to be a kinder person. An even kinder person that I am now. I think that with kindness, love and respect you can actually change something.

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

—Yeah. Dudes, if you really like it and you are good at it, go for it. :)

—Kung ang mga alien ay pumunta sa Earth at ikaw ang una nilang makikilala, ano ang sasabihin mo sakanila?

—"They went that way! Hurry up, you might catch them!"

—Kung ikaw ay tatawagin upang mag-shoot ng pelikula, ano ang magiging kategorya nito?

—A romantic movie.

—Bukas ako pupunta at gagawa...

—something nice. Not sure what it is yet.