Fotograaf Anton Yulikov

—Ten eerste - wie beschouwt u als de beste fotograaf in Singapore, Singapore? :)

—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.

—Bent u fotogeniek?

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

—Hoe bent u beland in de fotografie-industrie?

—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.

—Wat zijn volgens u de belangrijkste elementen van een goede foto?

—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.

—Houdt u van reizen?

—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.

—Wat vindt u het leukst aan uw beroep?

—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.

—Wat vindt u het minst leuk aan uw beroep?

—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.

—Wat ziet u de toekomst van fotografie?

—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.

—Wat is er bijzonder aan het fotografiegenre waarin u zich specialiseert?

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

—Hoe gaat u om met kritiek?

—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.

—Zijn er bepaalde trends in fotografie?

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

—Welke criteria moet de klant hanteren bij het kiezen van een fotograaf?

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

—Wat is er totaal uit den boze bij het fotograferen?

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

—Welke details die vaak onopgemerkt gaan, kan een fotograaf vastleggen?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Wat beïnvloedt de waarde van een foto? Wat zijn de elementen ervan?

—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.

—Welke persoon kan volgens u symbool staan voor de 21e eeuw?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Wie wil u graag fotograferen?

—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.

—Heeft u bepaalde taboes op professioneel vlak?

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

—Met wie zou u graag fotograferen?

—I don't know

—Waar maakt u zich zorgen over en waarom?

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

—Wat is het meest indrukwekkende moment van uw leven?

—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.

—Als u een personage van een cartoon, boek of film was, wie zou u dan zijn?

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

—Wie inspireert u in uw leven en waarom?

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

—Hoe definieert u succes? Hoe meet u het?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Bent u liever graag gezien of gerespecteerd?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Wat is de grootste fout die u ooit begaan heeft op professioneel vlak?

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

—Wat neemt u mee op reis en waarom?

—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.

—Is er iets dat u liever niet gekocht had tussen de gadgets die u bezit? Waarom?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Hoe leert u bij om betere foto's te maken?

—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.

—Wiens werk heeft u het meest beïnvloed als fotograaf?

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

—Wat had u graag geweten toen u begon als fotograaf?

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

—Wat wil u graag zeggen met uw foto's?

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

—Wat motiveert u om foto's te blijven maken?

—Love to what I am doing

—Hadden uw ouders strenger of minder streng moeten zijn?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Wat zou u anders doen als u in de tijd kon terugkeren?

—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.

—Wat denkt u over leven op andere planeten?

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

—Wie zijn uw helden?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Voor wie kan u geen respect opbrengen?

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

—Wat doet u in uw vrije tijd?

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

—Welke kant van u krijgt het publiek niet te zien?

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

—Wanneer bent u helemaal tevreden over uw werk?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Gelooft u in een traditionele rolverdeling voor man en vrouw?

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

—Maakt u gemakkelijk vrienden?

—Yes, definitely

—Waar zou u graag wonen?

—Where my family is.

—Wat is het domste waarmee u ooit akkoord bent gegaan?

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

—Is er een leven na het huwelijk?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Heeft u een favoriete mop? Vertel ...

—There are too many of them.

—Houdt u van honden of van katten?

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

—Wie of wat haat u?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Het beste in het leven is:

—Love

—Het vervelendste in het leven is:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Is er iets rondom u dat u graag zou veranderen?

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

—Wat zou u graag veranderen aan uzelf?

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

—Wat zou u graag veranderen aan de wereld?

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

—Kan u tips geven voor beginnende fotografen?

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

—Als buitenaardse wezens naar de Aarde komen en u bent de eerste persoon die ze ontmoeten, wat zal u hen dan zeggen?

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

—U wordt gevraagd om een film te maken, welk genre wordt het?

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

—Morgen zal ik ... doen

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.