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

—First of all, it's important that the bride and groom identify themselves with the photographer and his work, the choice should be made by whether they consider he is the one who's worth recording their lifetime memories. Then, they should absolutely watch an entire wedding shot by the one they chose. I like being approached by future weds who know a thing or two about photography and who got their mind set on what they really want.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—I started taking pictures in 2000 and shooting weddings in 2008. At first, I didn't want to do weddings, I thought it would diminish my work. But I started anyway and found the most challenging environment, I discovered that no matter what type of photography you do, you can always reinvent yourself and find new ways to tell a story. Especially when you meet extraordinary people all the time :)

—Are you photogenic?

—I consider I ain't, but it so happens that on occasion some other photographer catches the good/bright sight of me.

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

—First & foremost, the people involved and their mood (if you're shooting people), then the light (I began ”seeing” the light after years of shooting) and the decisive moment. I don't agree that the quality of a photograph is not important, but it indeed comes in second after the feelings it produces.

—Do you love traveling?

—So much that if it would be possible I would be traveling all the time.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The diversity – today I'm shooting a wedding, tomorrow a baptism, after tomorrow a concert, then a family portrait, a corporate event or some landscape. It's what keeps me connected all the time.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Having too much to edit.

—How do you handle criticism?

—I'm all in for constructive criticism, don't like destructive one. That's why we're here on My Wed, right? To constantly learn from other photographers and document ourselves about where we are as wedding photographers. I, for one, would like to hear more criticism about my work and where to improve. Here's an idea: you could implement a section where each photographer could post one photo/week for critique :D

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Getting in front of the photographer.

—What will be the future of photography?

—I think it is constantly evolving and that we'll always see changes for the good. We'll always have trends that come and go, the important thing is to know who you are and do what you really like, not necessarily follow the hype.

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

—Oh, everything about it is special. I must admit I suffer when someone refers to it as a banality, thinking that ”real artists” don't do wedding photos. Special is meeting new people, seeing new places or facing new challenges. Besides war photography, I find it the most challenging type, you get to meet all kinds of situations during one day: different light every minute, you get to shoot outdoors and indoors, in plain sun or in the shadow of a tree/building, inside a cave or on a mountain top etc. etc. Need I say more?

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

—There are lot of good photographers in Manila.. I mean a lot! it's very hard to pick one.

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

—Quality and skills.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—After I left my previous work (i'm an engineer). I decided to go full-time in photography, that was 5 years ago. Back then, I tried different genres of photography (street, landscape, product, etc.) But later on, focused on wedding and portrait photography because it has been my bread and butter since I left my previous job.

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes, i guess. lol

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

—Composition, Story and Color grading.

—Do you love traveling?

—I don't travel a lot but i'm definitely in for some adventure!

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I really love it when the client really appreciates what you do for them, takes all the exhaustion and weariness in whole day's work. It also feels great to work with other phottographer whom I share the same passion.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—I absolutely hate inconsiderate wedding suppliers, well i have no choice but to deal with them and act professional.

—How do you handle criticism?

—If it's constructive criticism, i will gladly accept it but if not, I just have to leave them alone.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Hahaha! I absolutely have no idea. LOL

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Uhhmmm... overexposed photos, and back focused photos

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

—povestea- sa se regasesca intr-una dintre povestile unui fotograf

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—prin realizarea faptului ca fotografiez un moment de bucurie

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

—puterea de a transmite ceva privitorului

—Do you love traveling?

—cel mai mult

—What do you like most about your profession?

—cunoasterea multor oameni minunati

—What do you like least about your profession?

—interactiunea cu diverse persoane care nu au neaparat inclinatie spre frumos

—How do you handle criticism?

—celor constructive cu multumesc , celor rau intentionate prin ignorare.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—la a fi atent si la altceva decat la fotografie

—What will be the future of photography?

—consider ca fotografia de nunta va fi apreciata si in viitor ca un martor al unei povesti unice , cu momente vesele si pline de emotie

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

—diferentierea fata de celelalte-originalitatea

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

—povestea de iubire