Photographer Anton Matveev

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

—if I hadn’t traveled so much, then I would have been lol

—Are you photogenic?

—Friends say that I have a photogenic profile, unfortunately that's it! hah

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—This 11-year-old story I usually tell with a glass of wine or a cup of ginger ale

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

—Important moment, emotion and light, of course. But the people who are on it.

—Do you love traveling?

—Yes, perhaps this is one of the good advantages in my work.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—everything

—What do you like least about your profession?

—lack of sleep

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

—our photos are valuable not for one person or two, but for a whole generation of people

—How do you handle criticism?

—This is one of the most important, although not everything must be listened to.

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

—people

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

—Peace, Equality and Freedom

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

—Comfortable shoes, power bank

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Cinema, introspection