Fotograf Anton Yulikov

—Po pierwsze i najważniejsze - kto według Ciebie jest najlepszym fotografem w Twoim mieście? :)

—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.

—Czy jesteś fotogeniczny/fotogeniczna?

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

—Co sprawiło, że zajmujesz się fotografią?

—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.

—Jakie twoim zdaniem są najważniejsze czynniki decydujące o dobrym zdjęciu?

—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.

—Kochasz podróże?

—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.

—Co najbardziej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—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.

—Co najmniej lubisz w swoim zawodzie?

—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.

—Jaka będzie przyszłość fotografii?

—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.

—Co wyróżnia rodzaj fotografii, którym się zajmujesz?

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

—Jak radzisz sobie z krytyk?

—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.

—Czy w fotografii panują jakieś trendy?

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

—Jakie kryteria powinien przyjąć klient przy wyborze fotografa?

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

—Co jest absolutnie niedozwolone podczas sesji?

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

—Jakie zwykle niezauważane szczegóły może uchwycić fotograf?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Co wpływa na wartość zdjęcia? Jakie są jego składowe?

—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.

—Jaka osoba może być twoim zdaniem uznana za symbol XXI wieku?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Kogo chcesz fotografować?

—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.

—Czy masz zawodowe tabu?

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

—Z kim marzy ci się fotografować?

—I don't know

—Co cię martwi i dlaczego?

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

—Jaka była najwspanialsza chwila w twoim życiu?

—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.

—Gdybyś był/była postaci z kreskówki, książki lub filmu, kto by to był?

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

—Kto inspiruje cię w życiu i dlaczego?

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

—Jaka jest twoja definicja sukcesu? Co jest jego miarą?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Wolisz, aby cię lubiano czy szanowano?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Jaki był twój największy bąłd zawodowy?

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

—Co zabierasz ze sob w podróż i dlaczego?

—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.

—Czy masz jakiś gadżet, zakupu którego żałujesz? Dlaczego?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Jak uczysz się robić lepsze zdjęcia?

—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.

—Czyje prace miały na ciebie największy wpływ jako na fotografa?

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

—Czy jest coś, o czym warto byłoby wiedzieć, zaczynając karierę w fotografii?

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

—Co chcesz przekazać poprzez swoje fotografie?

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

—Co motywuje cię do dalszej pracy w fotografii?

—Love to what I am doing

—Uważasz, że twoi rodzice powinni byli być bardziej czy mniej surowi?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Mając możliwość cofnąć się w czasie, co być zrobił/zrobiła inaczej?

—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.

—Co myślisz o życiu na innych planetach?

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

—Kto jest twoim bohaterem/bohaterką?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Do kogo nie żywisz szacunku?

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

—Co robisz w czasie wolnym?

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

—Jakiego aspektu twojej osobowości nie ujawniasz publicznie?

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

—Kiedy twoja praca w pełni cię zadowala?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Czy wierzysz w tradycyjne role mężczyzny i kobiety?

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

—Czy łatwo się zaprzyjaźniasz?

—Yes, definitely

—W jakim miejscu dobrze by ci się mieszkało?

—Where my family is.

—Jaki była najgłupsza rzecz, którą zgodziłeś/zgodziłaś się zrobić?

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

—Czy istnieje życie po małżeństwie?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—Masz ulubiony żart? Opowiedz go.

—There are too many of them.

—Wolisz psy czy koty?

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

—Kogo lub co nienawidzisz?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—W życiu najlepsze jest:

—Love

—W życiu najbardziej irytuje mnie:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Czy jest wokół ciebie coś, co chcesz zmienić?

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

—Co chcesz zmienić w sobie?

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

—Co chcesz zmienić w świecie?

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

—Czy możesz udzielić kilka wskazówek początkującym fotografom?

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

—Jeżeli na Ziemię przybędą kosmici, a ty będziesz pierwszą osobą, która ich spotka, co im powiesz?

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

—Jeśli poproszono by cię o nakręcenie filmu, jaki byłby to gatunek?

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

—Jutro pójdę i...

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.