Photographe Anton Yulikov

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Singapour, Singapour? :)

—I always say that each couple will find its own best photographer. There is a best photographer neither in Saint Petersburg nor in Singapore. There is only Your Master, chosen by your heart according to his style and creativity. At my master-classes, 12 people are taking pictures of the same setting, made by me, at the same time. They are taking pictures standing really close to each other – shoulder to shoulder, so to say. They are all in the same circumstances of light and time. Often they even use the same cameras. With modern equipment everyone has high-quality pictures, but the artistic characteristics of all the photographs are different. Everyone chooses his/her own composition of the scene. That is why it is very important to choose a photographer as a picture in the gallery.

—Êtes-vous photogénique ?

—I am too shy to answer this question honestly) Let the viewers decide)

—Comment avez-vous commencé à travailler dans la photographie ?

—My grandfather was a photographer. Developing films with him was an extremely inspiring activity. So, I can say with confidence that my passion for photography started when I was a child. Since 18 years old I have been actively demanded as a wedding photographer. I was getting my higher education in several areas at the same time back then. ---
Did I choose the type of photography? I think that people feel everything themselves and you become demanded exactly in that area, which is closer to your heart.

—Selon vous, quels sont les éléments les plus importants d'une bonne photo ?

—When you take pictures at the wedding, the client receives a thousand of technically good beautiful pictures. However, only 30 of them usually have something special! Magic – that is the most important thing in photography.

—Aimez-vous voyager ?

—raveling is my passion. Travelling really charges you with inspiration for wedding photography. As a travel photographer I work in such countries as India, Burma, Tibet, Italy, Iceland, France and some African countries. Every year I organize trips to the most interesting and beautifully places on Earth where photographers can upgrade there level, take breathtaking photos that would definitely become a remarkable part of their portfolio and get some energy to create beautiful things.

—Quel aspect de votre profession préférez-vous ?

—I like the feeling of responsibility. Shootings can be very difficult and you have to be experienced in all types of photography. When you are going to take pictures at the wedding, it is always a challenge to yourself! There is only one day and you have no chance to shoot again, you just don't have the right to fail.

—Quel aspect de votre profession aimez-vous le moins ?

—There is one dangerous moment in the work of a wedding photographer, which I like a lot. When a photographer gets a certain level of proficiency, the feedbacks of the clients are always positive. It might cause vanity, which will stop you from further development. There is always an opportunity to grow and become better. I always come back upset from a shooting. I always have a feeling that I could have done more. You must always improve and work on yourself. It's a never-ending process.

—Quel est le futur de la photographie ?

—It will transform into art. True masters will be valued highly. And the «basic» pictures will be taken by drones with artificial intelligence. Machines will never defeat human beings.

—Qu'est-ce que le style de photographie dans lequel vous travaillez a de spécial ?

—Wedding is a special day overall. And to be a part of this magic is the most valuable thing in wedding photography

—Comment gérez-vous les critiques ?

—12 years ago, when I started my career, it was painful for me to hear any criticism. Right now, if it's a constructive criticism – it's a fuel for the development of my skills.

—Y a-t-il des modes dans la photographie ?

—When you don't follow the trends, it's easier to predict them.

—Quels devraient être les critères pour qu'un client choisisse un photographe ?

—Choose with your heart! Try to see a person behind his/her portfolio.

—Quels sont les interdits lors de photographie ?

—To look at the taken pictures for too long instead of shooting.

—Quels détails seul un photographe peut-il remarquer ?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Qu'est-ce qui influence la valeur d'une photo ? Quels en sont les éléments ?

—he experience of a photographer. Technical part of the picture. And talent, of course. By the way, I believe that you can develop it from year to year.

—Quelle personne peut être le symbole du 21ème siècle selon vous ?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Qui aimeriez-vous prendre en photo ?

—I want to keep taking pictures of beautiful weddings all around the world. Adventurous ethno-travel wedding is one of the most interesting areas in recent years, to my mind. There is an opportunity not only to take pictures, but also to feel the culture. I really like the weddings where love has united the representatives of two completely different cultures. And one respectfully penetrated into the family traditions of another.

—Avez-vous des tabous professionnels ?

—There are no taboos in wedding photography. However, I am quite conservative in general)

—Avec quel photographe aimeriez-vous faire une séance photo ?

—I don't know

—De quoi vous inquiétez-vous, et pourquoi ?

—I worry a lot about the preservation of the whole shooting before I give it to the client. So I make many copies.

—Quel a été le moment le plus impressionnant de votre vie ?

—The first wedding shooting. I took pictures of the wedding ceremony in the family of a priest and I was nervous. It was 13 years ago. I couldn't understand why I was entrusted with such a responsible task.

—Si vous étiez un personnage de dessin animé, de livre ou de film, qui seriez-vous et pourquoi ?

—I am in love with Asian culture. So let it be the character of a movie about Kung Fu – IPman

—Qui vous inspire dans votre vie et pourquoi ?

—God and family. Because they are the most important things in your life.

—Comment définissez-vous le succès ? Comment le mesurez-vous ?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Préférez-vous être aimé ou respecté ?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Quelle a été votre plus grande erreur professionnelle ?

—I called a groom by his brother's name, which confused the bride a bit)

—Quand vous partez en voyage que prenez-vous avec vous et pourquoi ?

—My experience taught me to be always ready for wedding shooting. It has happened many times that I had to quite my holiday and fly to a wedding shooting from there to another country.

—Est-ce que vous regrettez d'avoir acheté un de vos gadgets ? Lequel et pourquoi ?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Quelle méthode utilisez-vous pour améliorer vos prises de photo ?

—I try to give the photographs to the clients during a personal meeting and always note, where the couple is especially delighted and where not. It helps you understand your weak points better.

—Qui vous a influencé le plus en tant que photographe ?

—Joe Buissink's master-class impressed me a lot.

—Quelle chose auriez-vous aimer connaître avant de vous lancer dans la photographie ?

—You will never stop being a photographer. It becomes a part of you.

—Qu'aimeriez-vous dire avec vos photos ?

—God's beauty lies in the basis of everything. It unites everything, which is alive, and it has no boundaries or nationality.

—Quelle est votre motivation pour continuer la photographie ?

—Love to what I am doing

—Pensez-vous que vos parents auraient dû être plus stricts ? Moins stricts ?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Si vous pouviez revenir dans le temps, que changeriez-vous ?

—If I could take modern photo-equipment to the past, it would be exciting. I would surprise the whole world with the quality of digital photos.

—Que pensez-vous de la vie sur d'autres planètes ?

—Life on other planets exists. There are definitely weddings there. And it means that they really need me there )))

—Qui sont vos héros ?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Pour qui n'avez-vous aucun respect ?

—I don't respect people who treat the animals badly.

—Que faites-vous pendant votre temps libre ?

—I travel with my family when I have spare time.

—Quel aspect de votre personnalité le public ne voit pas ?

—In the era of Instagram, all your personal life is open to everyone.

—Quand êtes-vous complètement satisfait de votre travail ?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Croyez-vous en le traditionalisme des rôles de l'homme et de la femme ?

—I think that every couple decides it on its own.

—Vous faites-vous facilement des amis ?

—Yes, definitely

—Où aimeriez-vous vivre ?

—Where my family is.

—Quelle est la chose la plus stupide que vous ayez accepté ?

—To be a photographer at my brother's wedding))

—Existe-t-il une vie après le mariage ?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Avez-vous une blague préférée ? Racontez-la.

—There are too many of them.

—Préférez-vous les chats ou les chiens ?

—I like animals very much. Not only cats and dogs.

—Qui ou que détestez-vous ?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—La plus belle chose de la vie est :

—Love

—La chose la plus ennuyeuse de la vie est :

—To write answers for an interview)

—Changeriez-vous quelque chose autour de vous ?

—irst of all, myself. I try to be better every day.

—Que changeriez-vous chez vous ?

—I want to learn to take more masterpieces a minute.

—Que changeriez-vous dans le monde ?

—I take beautiful pictures. I am sure that it makes the families stronger.

—Auriez-vous quelques astuces pour des photographes débutants ?

—Just take wedding pictures. Commitment and hard work are 99% of the talent.

—Des extraterrestres arrivent sur Terre et vous êtes le premier à les rencontrer. Que leur dites-vous ?

—I would be happy to take pictures on your planet.

—Vous êtes appelé pour tourner un film. De quel genre serait-il ?

—It would be the kind of recently released movie «Crazy Rich Asians»

—Demain, je vais aller faire...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.