—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?

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—Three things: portfolio, personality, and of course, budget.

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—My wife's idea. We photograph the nature, when we were hiking – eventually my wife started to photograph people – finally our friend took us to photograph her wedding in Mexico – and this is how I started my journey with wedding photography.

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

—I don't feel like a photogenic person.

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

—moment, composition and light. You have to have those three elements in order to have perfect photo.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

—Yes – I love traveling. So far I lived in three different countries and in two different continents. I was born in Poland, lived for 6 years in USA and finally moved to Canada, where I am living today.

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—I am dealing, most of the time, with happiness and love during the day of wedding. I am in constant movement – meeting different people. The life looks like the box of chocolates – you never know what kind of clients you get :)

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—Uncertainty of the future bookings.

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—I am handle very well constructive criticism – criticism helps my development of being better photographer.

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

—I don't see that kind of things.

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

—Difficult to say – maybe the future will be screenshot from the video coverage. For sure there will be more and more competitiveness with the guests capturing the moments through their better and better phones and their ability to instantly share those photos on all social media platforms.

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

—In few hours the photographer needs to capture the story of love between the bride and groom, connection to their friends, and nurture of their parents.

—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, :-)