Фотограф Anton Yulikov

—Самый волнующий нас вопрос – кто лучший фотограф в вашем городе? :)

—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.

—Вы фотогеничны?

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

—Как вы попали в индустрию фотографии?

—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.

—Как вы считаете, какие самые важные составляющие хорошей фотографии?

—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.

—Любите путешествовать?

—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.

—Что в вашей профессии вам нравится больше всего?

—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.

—Что в вашей профессии вам нравится меньше всего?

—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.

—Каким вы видите будущее фотографии?

—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.

—Что делает жанр фотографии, в котором вы снимаете, особенным?

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

—Как вы относитесь к критике?

—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.

—Есть ли в фотографии своя мода?

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

—По каким критериям клиенты должны выбирать своего фотографа?

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

—Чего нельзя допускать при съемке?

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

—Что обычные люди упускают из виду, в то время как фотограф может увидеть?

—A whole world of magic wedding moments.

—Что влияет на ценность фотографии? Из чего она складывается?

—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.

—Кого бы вы назвали символом XXI века?

—For me, it's Dalai Lama

—Кого бы вы хотели поснимать?

—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.

—Есть ли у вас какие-то табу в работе?

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

—С кем вы хотели бы поснимать?

—I don't know

—О чем вы беспокоитесь и почему?

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

—Расскажите о самом сильном впечатлении в своей жизни.

—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.

—Каким персонажем из мультфильма, книги или кино вы были бы и почему?

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

—Кто вдохновляет вас и почему?

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

—Как вы определяете успех? Можно ли его измерить?

—I define success with a smile of my wife)

—Что для вас важнее: любовь окружающих или уважение?

—Let there be both in my life)

—Расскажите о своей самой большой ошибке в работе.

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

—Что вы берете с собой в путешествие и почему?

—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.

—Есть ли среди вашей техники что-то, чего покупать не следовало бы? Почему вы так считаете?

—I use a tripod extremely rarely.

—Расскажите о своем самообучении: что вы делаете, чтобы снимать лучше?

—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.

—Чья работа больше всего повлияла на ваше становление как фотографа?

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

—Как вы считаете, что вам следовало бы знать в первую очередь, когда вы начинали фотографировать?

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

—Что вы хотите донести до людей с помощью фотографии?

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

—Что побуждает вас продолжать заниматься фотографией?

—Love to what I am doing

—Следовало ли вашим родителям быть более (менее) строгими?

—Everything is harmonious in this area of my life.

—Если бы можно было вернуться в прошлое, что бы вы сделали иначе?

—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.

—Есть ли жизнь на других планетах?

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

—Кто для вас пример для подражания?

—The main hero of my life is my wife.

—Кого вы считаете недостойным уважения?

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

—Чем вы занимаетесь в свободное время?

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

—Какая часть вашей личности скрыта от окружающих?

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

—В каких случаях вы бываете полностью довольны своей работой?

—I am never completely satisfied with my work.

—Придаете ли вы значение традиционным ролям мужчин и женщин?

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

—Легко ли вы заводите друзей?

—Yes, definitely

—Где вы хотели бы жить?

—Where my family is.

—Расскажите о самой большой глупости, которую вы согласились сделать.

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

—Есть ли жизнь после свадьбы?

—Everything starts after wedding.

—У вас есть любимая шутка? Поделитесь с нами!

—There are too many of them.

—Вы любите собак? А кошек?

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

—Что или кого вы очень не любите?

—I hate low-quality lenses.

—Самое лучшее в жизни — это:

—Love

—Самое неприятное в жизни — это:

—To write answers for an interview)

—Есть ли что-то вокруг вас, что вы хотели бы изменить?

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

—Что вы хотели бы изменить в себе?

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

—Что вы хотели бы изменить в мире?

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

—Что бы вы посоветовали начинающим фотографам?

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

—Если бы на Землю прилетели инопланетяне и вы оказались первым человеком, которого они встретили, что бы вы сказали им?

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

—Если бы вам пришлось снимать фильм, в каком жанре он был бы?

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

—Завтра я пойду и сделаю…

—make a masterpiece of all times and nations.