—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—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.

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—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 :)

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

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

—Якими, на вашу думку, є найголовніші складові гарної фотографії?

—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.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

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

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—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.

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—Having too much to edit.

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—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

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

—Getting in front of the photographer.

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

—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.

—Що робить жанр фотографії, в якому ви знімаєте, особливим?

—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?

—Перше і найважливіше - кого ви можете назвати найкращим фотографом у вашому місті? :)

—/\/\That guy.

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—They personality, portfolios and if possible their history.

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—I started out as a commercial photographer and photojournalist
then evolved into a weekend wedding photographer.
I kind of went full fledged Destination Wedding Photographer about 8 yrs ago.

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

—I look Marvelous.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

—Whenever I can, Yes!!

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—The challenge and smiling Clients.

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—I welcome it.
It makes me better.

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

—Bad composition.

—Що впливає на цінність фотографії? Якими є елементи цього?

—Creativity, ability to make an impact, composition.

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

—Probably some sort of sophisticated spectacles that take Hi res images when you blink your eyes,

—Яка людина, на вашу думку, може бути символом 21-го століття?

—Mirrorless cameras.

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—Creativity, generosity, Easy contact to make the couple at ease, being able to handle crowds, people and situations to get great photos and reassure the couple.

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—I was passionate about photography since I was young. It's after looking at some stunning Wedding pictures done by top photographers that I was inspired to follow the same route. The freedom of creativity is what I enjoy the most into Wedding Photography.

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

—I would say half photogenic

—Якими, на вашу думку, є найголовніші складові гарної фотографії?

—I would say the light first. the way a subject is lit will make the picture attractive or repulsive. Then comes the subject itself.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

—I moderately love traveling. I drive a lot and do not enjoy traveling so much.

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—Freedom of creativity, woaww effect from client when he looks at his pictures, satisfaction when I download and see nice shots, freedom to organize my time as I want, never a routine, always different, meet great people...

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—Sometimes very demanding which leaves me little space for family, having to recharge batteries every evenings, waiting for downloading pictures, sometimes chaining up days of shooting and having to drive long distances while being tired and sleepy.

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—It depends. I'm very committed into my job and I'm very generous in what I do (always deliver more photos than promise). I cannot do this job halfway. Therefore, I don't like people criticizing what I do since they don't know how much I give into what i do.

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

—Getting distracted by people, girls, checking the phone at important moments, talk loud at official ceremonies... Totally prohibited to drink alcohol at a Wedding even if the couple proposes. Even after the duty, Never drink because We all have to go back home.

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

—Digital imaging has unleash creativity from photographers. I do not see it change when I see how people love pictures so much and love creative pictures. I sometimes fear that phones will replace proper cameras since it is already happening into the hotel industry nowadays. They less and less call upon professional photographers but rely on enthusiasts "instagrammers" to remain active on social networks and use phone pictures and vintage look to keep "in".

—Що робить жанр фотографії, в якому ви знімаєте, особливим?

—Freedom of creativity, magic moments, emotions and... clothes, special mood and atmosphere, being able to direct any kind of people from simple gentlemen and ladies to CEOs and Corporate directors to do whatever you want them to do, :-)