Year: 2012
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Location, Location, Location… Family photography session in Georgetown, Seattle, WA
You might have heard people say that location is the most important thing for a business. Then, the next most important is … location. All true in photography as well or speaking from my experience: in family photography. Kids and parents open up in front of a camera more if the location of the photo…
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“Ode to beautiful light.” Yellow grasses and family photo session at Discovery Park in Seattle, WA
I shared a photo from my recent family photo session with my friend, Martha. She responded: “Great shot! This reminds me of a Rilke poem, she added, translated by Robert Bly called, “A Walk.” Then she quoted the poem: “My eyes already touch the sunny hill, going far ahead of the road I have begun.…
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Mother and Son. Part 2. Family Photography at Carkeek Park in Seattle, WA
Working as a family photographer I strive for simple portraits. I like the simplicity in expressions, gestures, composition, and light. Sometimes it comes quickly and easily, but mostly it is a dance between finding the right moment, the right time, and the right opening to people’s energy and moods. It always starts a bit like…
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Finding a visual story within the ordinary. Photography coaching sessions, Seattle, WA
Another photography coaching session this morning with a soon to be art student (with emphasis on photography in her school program). The objective was to find a visual story within an ordinary setting, with an emphasis on deliberate composition. We photographed together for 30 min and then shared the images and discussed them over coffee.…
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The power of the gesture…. Wedding Photography, Seattle, WA
Natalie got married a week ago. She was born and raised in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia. This is an image taken few minutes before the wedding ceremony started. Her mother just helped her with final touches and I said: “Ok, give me a Russian salute and let’s join everyone”. She delivered the perfect gesture,…
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Natalie and Andrew seeing each other for the “first time”. Wedding Photography, Seattle, WA
With a charming attitude just before the wedding vows.