How do you feel about popularizing photos? Many people buy expensive professional equipment, take pictures and already consider themselves photographers. Is it honest?
Whether they see themselves as such or not, we draw our own conclusions. It's easier to start by asking them yourself. They have the right to shoot and try themselves. Everybody always starts somewhere. And then natural selection comes. There are those who really found their niche. And will take the place of those who have shot for years but never succeeded. And that's okay.
Photography gives a lot of space for creativity. Should the photographer be a universal photographer or should he stick to his specialization?Do you have a specialization?
It's purely my opinion and I think it's everyone's business. Everyone has the right to draw the line with his/her chalk. To have a specialty is kind of a tribute to fashion. Photographer should have his/her "face". I don't like limits and so I do what my heart tells me today and what my desire is for.
What was the most valuable, memorable, unusual shooting for you?
Don't ask for an unambiguous answer. Every shot is different for me.
The work of a professional photographer is always a variety of situations, people. Were there any curious cases during the shooting?
I won't tell you all about it, but I'll suggest a couple. In Greece tried to make one shot and did not look at the camera settings and lit up the picture. But the processing turned out to be a great option and the photo later received an award. And once I shot a girl in the park and had so much excitement, but the model did not have enough strength and asked only three frames. You won't believe it, but again the most successful photos were.
What kind of shooting can you not refuse under any circumstances, a kind of, a dream shoot?
Submarine)
Does a photographer need a higher education to succeed?
I don't think so. I know a lot of examples of self-taught photographers who have been successful. Annie Leibowitz. And there's no need to comment.
How is it possible to combine a beauty master and a photographer?
Perfectly. Only 24 hours a day isn't enough.)
What did you dream about as a child?
Honestly? I wanted to be a fashion designer.
How did you start building your portfolio? Where did you find the first models?
My friend helped to find first models, then I did this myself. Could even stop on the street and offer to shoot.
Every time new strangers come in. Is it scary to get in touch?
I've worked with people all my life and I've forgotten about this problem a long time ago.
What kind of photographic equipment do you use? Most people use Canon, what do you think is causing this choice?
Surely, Nikon)). Can we find an answer to the question "Who is better - Mozart or Tchaikovsky"?
How long does it take to get a photo shoot?
Everything depends on many nuances (mood of the photographer and the model, complexity of the photo session and tasks, number of locations and models, professionalism of the photographer, temperament of the model and the photographer, etc.). Honestly, I don't like to put myself in a time frame without much need.
Do you like photogenic models?
Sometimes)) I'd rather enjoy "delicious and with flair." And remember, photogenicity is a myth.
Does it happen that when you come from a trip, you bring a few pictures?
Yeah. It happens when it's better to enjoy what you see yourself and it doesn't seem like enough for you. I take a photo for myself and it's personal and untouched. And there are journeys that you can capture, and then share emotions, discuss.
What kinds of shootings do you offer?
I think you can find everything on my website. I don't just take passport photos. I can do the rest)).
And of course your prices. What can you say about that?
My rates are also on the site, but the price is very individual, in each case is discussed with the customer. If the customer really wants to get my pictures, but he is limited in money, I will not refuse him, we will definitely find a compromise.