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Because it has to be perfect! There is a long list of things to organise when planning a wedding. But worrying about capturing your special moment does not need to be one of them: the experts at Austrian Profi Foto have you covered. TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE | PHOTOS: PROFI FOTO
Photography has always fascinated owner Gerhard Faktor, who founded Profi Foto in 2008. Initially Faktor started out as a graphic designer and transitioned smoothly into photography. Doing wedding photography, as opposed to product stills, presented a challenge at the beginning. “With a wedding you only get one shot,” Faktor says,“There are no second chances.” But those first days are long gone. With a great deal of passion and a good eye for detail, Faktor has continuously worked his way up. Today, he is not only frequently booked, but his services are also required when celebrities tie the knot. When Faktor works at a wedding he tries to blend in as much as possible.“I capture the feelings without being noticed. At weddings it is important to remain in the background but still catch everything,”he explains. Faktor always works in a team of two and provides his clients with every photo taken,
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not just a small selection. His unique style speaks for itself and it is evident in the pictures how much heart Faktor puts into his work. A professional, as well as an artist, Faktor does not just churn out your box standard wedding photos. Instead, he plans every detail carefully, and it is this preparation and dedication which are reflected in the final product.
shoots, to food styling, architecture and erotic photos.
He smiles:“My favourite part of the job is when my clients see the finished photos. The bright eyes of a happy bride or hearing the client say ‘Wow!’ are amongst my favourite moments. This does not only go for wedding, birthday or baby photography but also for the business sector, when a marketing director is blown away by the final product.”
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Faktor has achieved much in the past ten years and despite the fierce competition has made a name for himself, something to be proud of. His company offers a vast range of International services from fashion
Needless to say, Faktor’s unique blend of photography and art is becoming rapidly popular with couple’s seeking an alternative to the regular and traditional, whilst still creating an eternal memory of that special day.
Gerhard Faktor