2. What do you think of photography these days?
Photography is one of the best area of visual art nowadays. Its endless range of creativity is beautiful if you are able to find yourself there.

3. What did you want to be when you were younger?
Wow!! Well, I wanted to be a pilot and be able to fly like my father!

4. Tell us about the time when you first got started in photography.
I was only 8 years old when my mother bought me my first SLR, the Praktica EE3 with Zeiss 50/1.8. Together with my father's fighter-pilot, I started making my first B&W photos in our mini lab set up in the bathroom. It was amazing! Looking, working and making images from the beginning to the end and be able to modify these images in between... Stunning!!! I fell in love with photography since and it is my very first love!


5. In your opinion, what does it take to become successful in this industry?
I don't think I am competent to answer the question, but one should be very creative. You must think as a designer, talk as a designer and you must find ways to maintain your photographic capabilities. You must be sharp, clear and know what you want!!!


6. What was your biggest challenge coming into this industry?
This is no easy question. But well, I guess it's the part where you need to constantly improve yourself; be it the technical aspects, photography skills or your brain. Contemplate a situation and come up with the best idea ever. It has become a great opportunity to learn and improve myself.


7. What are the best perks as a Photographer?
Being a photographer grants me the opportunity to visit many interesting places; including �behind the scenes� where I am able to meet many famous and renowned people from the industry. On top of that, it has exposed me to different situations and taught me to deal differently and professionally each time. Overall, one will need to be mobile, efficient and adaptable to be a photographer...


8. How do you plan for your shooting sessions?
I realize that proper preparation and planning prior to any shooting session is crucial! I usually schedule my ideas in the organizer before discussing it with my fellow colleagues. From there, I will write everything down on paper; from the list of props and models to the exact queue/sequence of shooting! Everything must be planned for successful shooting.


9. How would you describe your work to first time viewers?
If you look at my portfolio, you will find some outdoor portraits that I love very much such as extreme sports photography � motocross. You will also find studio shots of people isolated on a white background. Overall, I am very precise and have a professional attitude towards stock photography.


10. Do you shoot to what your heart tells you or do you go through a complex check list in your mind when you produce your work? Describe the feeling/check list.
In the beginning, I shoot for pleasure and was only shooting things I like the best. But as my skills improve, I began experimenting further. Nowadays, I shoot conceptual images for stock/design but still maintain my interest for motocross racing. I love the feeling of freedom and power!


11. From your experience, what subjects gives you the greatest satisfaction? Any examples?
People! I love to work with people. It gives me great satisfaction and I just can't wait to begin making fine art portraits.The energy and feeling when you are working with real people can't be replaced with anything else.


12. From your experience, what subjects are the hardest to work with? Any examples?
It is great pleasure working with top models. But I have no problem working with unexperienced models as well. It could be more fun than expected!


13. What is your philosophy when it comes to your work?
Give your work the best of your ability and get the best out of each model.


14. Describe who/what inspires you, tell us why?
The person who inspires me in the photography line is Prague-born Jan Saudek; most famous art photographer from Czech republic. I got to know him about 10 years ago and I find his work simply amazing! I was thrilled with his artistic way and attitude towards women and photography. Second is Elena Vasilieva, which I found on the Internet. I recognized the same feelings and she is just amazing!


15. What do you do when those creative juices just seems to evade you. How do you "get creative"?
Reading... yes. I can find new ideas just by reading books. Emotions are necessary for me and love is my number #1 motivator.


16. Tell us about a time when inspiration just hits you, and you felt the insatiable urge to create. What did you do with that energy?
I would immediately sketch, write down my ideas or just go out with my model for a shoot.


17. What have you discovered about yourself through photography?
My will, my hopes, my feelings. I have discovered the depths of my soul and my darker side. Depending on who I work with, a model can guide me through the tunnels of pleasure and hard work. And when we have finally reached the limits of our creativity, it's pure pleasure!


18. Whose work do you admire the most? Why?
As I've said earlier on - Jan Saudek, Elena Vasilieva (farsh) and of course Yuri Arcurs (logos)!


19. Do you have any advice for those who are just getting in to stock photography?
First, you must be persistent. Then you have to be very creative and your ideas must be bright and clear. Focus on one concept and give your best to it. Only then you can succeed!