Asya Barskaya-LebedA few days ago I have spent a couple of hours with Beth and her daughter Edith. Beth has a condition that has prevented her from being able to walk, and yet she lives a life worth of total respect and admiration. She works, she sings in a choir, she swims, she has lots of …
In May I was back at the Little Acorns pre-school, so overall I must have photographed over a 100 children that month… still my heart goes with the charming baby Cruz who came to my studio for a mini photo session.
Just wanted to share this amazing video. It made me laugh and cry… And I think it’s just so true! I must say I have witnessed so many examples of beautiful people being insecure about their faces and bodies… I am guilty of that too, but I am learning how to love and accept myself …
As I am getting ready for my first photo-exhibition at the end of July, I have been looking through the dance images taken at the April Salsa Bachata Social Club’s party, and I absolutely love this photograph. It captures the beauty of Salsa dancing and these two beautiful people being a great subject of the …
Great news we are in April already, that means summer is just around the corner. All those exciting summer events are ahead of us, garden parties, weddings, horse racing events, Henley regatta, music festivals…. Ladies invest quite substantial amounts of money into beautiful dresses and luxurious hats, yet often have nothing to show for it. …
Over the Easter holidays my son Yuri and me went on holidays with our very dear friends to an amazing activity centre called Liddington PGL near Swindon. Four days were packed with activities like climbing walls, riding on giant swings and zip wires, building rafts, fencing, canoeing, cycling, playing games, sitting around the camp fire and many many more. It …
On Saturday my 11 year-old son took part in a piano concert organised by his wonderful teacher Maija Tuomi-Nikula, who is very passionate not only about developing young talent, but also about teaching children how to use their talent to help those who are less fortunate. Maija organises a charity piano concert every year, and she selects a different charity each …
In February I’ve had quite a few lovely families in my studio, but there was one session that was really special…. one of those perfect ones, when everything goes smoothly, everyone is having a great time, kids behave perfectly and it’s just pure joy and pleasure all the way… So my favourite image for February …
Shooting my new portfolio has without a doubt been the most exiting thing for me in February! I am perfectly on target – today is the last day of the month and I have 10 portraits that can showcase the new style of portraiture that I’ll be offering to my clients. I am incredibly grateful …
I subscribe to Mike Dooley’s Notes From the Universe, which bring great inspiration and fun to me every morning. Here is one of my favourite ones! “Jambo ! Ever look at a new photo of yourself and find lots of reasons not to like it? The light, your hair, your profile, you know, stuff. And …