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118 || MOST FITNESS || JUNE / JULY 2016MFM: You work with some of the most beautiful models around the world, what do you think are some of the qualifications of a professional model?AOP: A model must feel emotion and express her feelings. She should just make moments and forget about the camera; most of all, she should just have passion!MFM: How do you select your models?AOP: Well, most of the time I think they select me. They feel my passion and vision, and want to be a part of it. What I feel is most attractive about a model, is when I see a model with a lot of character, and that just blows my camera up!MFM: Do you only work with experienced models or do you also take on beginners/aspiring models?AOP: I think that everybody has the right to get an opportunity to express herself, but for certain kinds of photography, it is very important that you burn with feeling and passion, and have your own character and confidence.MFM: We know swimwear/glamour photography is your specialty, do you also work in different categories of photography?AOP: I do a lot of categories. For example: celebrities, luxury, and action shots such as with helicopters, speed cars, etc.MFM: How much time do you spend on retouching?AOP: It depends; I really try to make it as natural as possible, so that there is just pure beauty!MFM: What parts of your work do you enjoy the most, and what are the greatest stresses?AOP: Well when I have the same positive energy with a model bringing up all the passion and getting creative, that makes me fly! Stressful make a challenge and also a kick when I have a shoot and I get only 4 minutes has to be the perfect shot.MFM: Tell us about some of your recent projects?AOP: I am the official photographer of Van Dutch Yachts worldwide, and this is already one of my biggest experiences and challenges that I have ever had because we are talking about very high lifestyle, and the most exclusive celebrities around the world. It is a very important and busy job. I am also working with Alfa Romeo which allows me to work with one of the biggest team of moviemakers and photographers, including the top directors and producers around the world. For example, I%u2019ve worked on the BUDDY film with producer Alezzio and one of the top film directors, Lazlo Kadar and the most talented film production team, Russian Arm. I%u2019ve also worked with DJ and music producer and uber-talented, %u201cTiesto,%u201d which was one amazing experience to shoot with him for his charisma and cool personality. Now I am busy with a new concept called %u201cDestination Cover,%u201d working in a team with only one big purpose: to create the best cover magazine in the most amazing and exotic places around the world, starting next month in the Maldives. We will also be doing Fiat commercials starting in Model:Sharon PieksmanModel:Hayley St PierreModel:Hayley St PierreModel:Hayley St PierreModel:Sirra Rene