Photographer Volodymyr Ivash

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in New York, United States? :)

—Me? haha :) To be honest i like Emin Kuliyevs style of wedding photography. He is truly very talented and creative photographer and i respect him !

—Are you photogenic?

—Some times :) I like emotional one the best :)

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Oh... it was 9 years ago!

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Always be ready for the moments, even some times stage them! Try to make the best compositions and feel the situation and the models, people are different and you should be a professional to understand them!

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes! Its my passion and my inspiration! To see new cultures, meat new amazing people, its fantastic :)

—What do you like most about your profession?

—Everything... People, atmosphere at the weddings, the goal to become better and better after every second wedding

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Bad wedding team! I want to work with best and create the perfect result!

—What will be the future of photography?

—Everything is about people emotions in this life, so if people be same, nothing wont change!

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—In my opinion wedding photography is the best style in photography at all, because it can unite all the styles of photography, portrait, fashion, staging, street, reportage and other styles.

—How do you handle criticism?

—Perfect! i like one peoples critiques – it helps me to grow!

—Are there any trends in photography?

—Yes, but... as for me moments and emotions are priceless and eternal!

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—Full wedding stories not only the best pictures ;)

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—When you don't have backup camera

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?

—a lot of things pass, its all about the priorities and your vision

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—In photography there are a lot of methods to make an interesting photo, and value is to show all this methods in one picture!

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—There are a lot of good wedding photographers, but i think Cafa Liu from Toronto is very talented, and his style is different and amazing!

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—Emotional, stylish and successful people with a good taste

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—I dont know :) You decide :)

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Cafa Liu

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Nope :) I am a happy person with my goals :)

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—You should live every day like its a significant moment :)

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—hard question, i will think about it :D

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—A lot of talented professionals in different directions

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—For me, its working on world known celebrities weddings and meat cool people that love my work for them

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—I think every mistake is our way to be better, so don't be afraid to make them

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—Vlog camera :) I like to make my lifestyle videos for my memory and kids.

—Is there anything among your gadgets that you wish you haven't bought? Why?

—I dont regret about nothing

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—I am ready to improve it any time :) Also i have my portfolio that shows my skills and a lot of awarded photos. So i thinks its very good improvement ;)

—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?

—Oh... a lot of, i watch and analyze a lot of great photographers

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—Art

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—I love to photograph weddings because it charges me.Capture and feel your emotions, moments of joy, feelings, build exceptional breathtaking compositions that amaze and absorb.

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Love to photography and my goals.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Nope, i am happy about everything

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—Nothing :)

—What about life on other planets?

—I Hope :) It would be cool to shoot a wedding somewhere there :D

—Who are your heroes?

—For now its... Kat Irlin @kat_in_nyc Cafa Liu @cafaweddingphotogpraher Emin Kuliyev @emin.kuliyev Julia Frantova @fratova and a lot of more :)

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Those who deserving it – they got it

—What do you do in your spare time?

—work hard – go pro

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—i dont know, i am very open person

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—When people got satisfied of it

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—Nope

—Do you make friends easily?

—Yes, i love to talk and meet new people

—Where would you like to live?

—everywhere

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—Cant remember :)

—Is there life after marriage?

—Sure!

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—I am not a very joker person :)

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Cats

—Who or what do you hate?

—My girlfriend, godson, best team that helping me to become successful

—The best thing in life is:

—People

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—Evil People

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—Best people near me

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—We can alter everything we want!

—What would you like to change in the world?

—Its a very long question

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—Work hard, practice, watch those who much better than you and analyze them ;) Find your self in this world :)

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—Lets be friends

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—I don't know :)

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—To become more professional than today :)