Irina and Matej
IRINA & MATEJ: “We have developed through every moment of it and we absolutely loved it.”
by Eric-René Penoy
Is it important to have the support of your loved ones, family, friends?: It's not crucial. You're the one firing the shutter, not your friends or family. But it's nice to have somebody for support.
What are you the proudest of?: Proud Dad. Our girl Eva is above everything else.
If you could interview a creative person (past or present), who would that person be? Please explain your choice.: Larry David.
I would love to grab a drink with him and ask him a couple of questions. About his creative process, writing the stories he wrote, and lots of other things that define him as a person.
If you had the chance to live during a different artistic movement other than now, which one would you choose?: Everything prior to the social media bubble. Validating art through numbers is no no to me. But if I have to choose one: 90's New York.
How would you like to be remembered?: By these 2 quotes: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott and "All I have in this world is my balls and my word, and I don’t break ’em for no one." - Tony Montana. I think I would love to be remembered as a man behind his words and work, pretty simple!
If you had to start over, would you choose a different path in your career?: Nope, never! This is the only way to go.
What is the best advice that you have been given?: Never listened to anybody, really. That’s me. Maybe one: "The Opposite" from George Costanza - that worked out a couple of times.
Do you think that you would be able to teach what you do?: Absolutely, I would love to do it more!
Do you ever create hidden meanings or messages in your work? Explain.: Never :P Of course, I do, I slipped one here. Find it!
Looking at what you have created in the past, would you change anything today?: Not a single thing. It was such a journey that made us what we are today. We have developed through every moment of it and we absolutely loved it. Our lives are richer in a way that is hard to describe in a few sentences.
"Bringing something new to the "table" every time and still staying true to your work.”
How do you know when a piece or project is finished and needs no additional work?: Beauty of the projects is that you can work on them through your whole life, and just add new ones that come through the process. It's enough to have only one and the rest will follow in a never-ending stream.
If you only had 24 hours to live, how would you spend your day?: I would go for the run early in the morning and then spend the rest of the day with family and friends.
What does it mean to get older for you?: Just leveling up, nothing else.
After these years of working on your craft, do you still feel the joy to do what you do?: I love working with our couples, they make us go that extra mile! We made new friends after every wedding we did, and I'm really looking forward to getting back to it.
Are you enjoying this life?: I have enjoyed every second until they announced those 15 days to flatten the curve. That was a joke.
Who or what has been your greatest inspiration in life? Explain.: Miles Davis. Bringing something new to the "table" every time and still staying true to your work.
Do you believe art should deliver a message?: No. But it's good if it does.
Do you have any regrets in life?: Not slapping more people. Just kidding. I'm a good guy :)
Is it difficult to maintain your level of knowledge? What do you do to improve it?: Read, just read every day.
What are your tips for establishing a successful wedding photography business in under two years at a time when the industry is very saturated?: 1. Be yourself
2. Do Only Good Everyday
3. Never work for free
4. Stay away from toxic people
5. Knowledge
6. Don't wait
ABOUT THE ARTIST
DOB : 23.04.1986
LOCATION: OSIJEK, CROATIA
OCCUPATION: WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Copyright : PETAR JURICA
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WHERE TO FIND THE ARTIST?
INSTAGRAM: /florschutz/
WEBSITE: https://irinaandmatej.com/
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