—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? :)

—There are lot of good photographers in Manila.. I mean a lot! it's very hard to pick one.

—Якими для клієнта повинні бути критерії вибору фотографа?

—Quality and skills.

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—After I left my previous work (i'm an engineer). I decided to go full-time in photography, that was 5 years ago. Back then, I tried different genres of photography (street, landscape, product, etc.) But later on, focused on wedding and portrait photography because it has been my bread and butter since I left my previous job.

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

—Yes, i guess. lol

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

—Composition, Story and Color grading.

—Чи любите ви подорожувати?

—I don't travel a lot but i'm definitely in for some adventure!

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—I really love it when the client really appreciates what you do for them, takes all the exhaustion and weariness in whole day's work. It also feels great to work with other phottographer whom I share the same passion.

—Що вам менш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—I absolutely hate inconsiderate wedding suppliers, well i have no choice but to deal with them and act professional.

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—If it's constructive criticism, i will gladly accept it but if not, I just have to leave them alone.

—Яким буде майбутнє фотографії?

—Hahaha! I absolutely have no idea. LOL

—Чого слід уникати при фотозйомці?

—Uhhmmm... overexposed photos, and back focused photos

—Чи могли б ви дати кілька порад фотографам, які тільки починають свій шлях?

—Study, practice, be humble, open to the world!

—Як ви опинилися у галузі фотографії?

—Probably in the same way of most of us: a friend asked me to shoot her wedding, then, since I had already a big passion about photography, after I saw that I enjoyed a lot to capture real moments, I decided-well actually together with my husband Graziano Guerini- to follow that path (step by step).

—Чи ви фотогенічні?

—sure ;)

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

—I think there is not an exact answer, everyone likes a photo because of many reasons, also personal reasons given by personal taste.
Personally, using of course a good technique, I aim to capture always the emotions, the real moments, that's what really matters in a perfect service in my opinion.
And in the Creative Sessions I aim to create beautiful photos, so I take care of the esthetique by following my personal sense of taste, but always trying to give some emotions to the viewers.
Also controlling lights and shadows is very important, often essential.

—Що вам більш за все подобається у вашій професії?

—Shooting weddings in different countries, with different traditions, it's very interesting, and we often work between Italy, Austria and Hungary, but not only.
And this job allows me to meet new people, of course, and this is also a beautiful side of being a wedding photographer.
And being able to give to these people memories they will be joyful to watch in the future, well, that makes me proud.

—Як ви справляєтеся з критикою?

—I'm always studying, always trying new things, and always following photographers whose works I love, and I'm always ready to learn from them.
There is always to learn something new, and there is always someone who can teach me something. So, I usually accept critics if well motivated :)

—Ви любите собак чи котів?

—dogs

—Що б ви хотіли змінити в собі?

—worry less