May 2015 – my favourite photograph of the month
Absolutely loved this baby-boy, he was so easy to work with and there were so many wonderful images from the session. I’ve picked this one as it makes me smile every time I look at it!
A Poem about Photography
Found this on line the other day, absolutely loved it: “Photography” by James Metcalfe A photograph is more than just A gift to bring or send. And more than just the likeness of A relative or friend. It is a kindly greeting and A memory to hold. Of happy times and pleasant things. However new …
February 2015 – my favourite photograph of the month
These gorgeous brother and sister were such a pleasure to work with. Lighting correctly to avoid flare on the glasses was the only challenge, but I managed to overcome it! Love this image that shows a close connection and love between these two wonderful children.
"Unspoken" ABL Photography studio rules
When my clients book their studio portrait session, we always have a detailed phone consultation. We discuss what to wear, what to bring and what to expect during the shoot. We also go through some simple rules that will ensure the best results. One of my recent shoots taught me a good lesson & reminded …
Happy 1st birthday ABL Photography blog!
Incredible, but true – my blog is 1 year old! It seems like yesterday, I was sitting here in my studio with Alice the Fairy Blog Mother. She was revealing the secrets of WordPress to me, and it was all rather overwhelming. Now a year on blog-writing has become a regular activity for me, which …
January 2015 – my favourite photograph of the month
January was an exceptional month for me, I took some time off to visit a very dear friend of mine in UAE. There were some incredible photography opportunities during the trip, with my favourite being Dubai dessert. As the sun was setting, the shadows were getting stronger, defining very smooth sensual shapes of the dunes. …
December 2014 – my favourite photograph of the month
December has been a mad month, with very high demand for photo Christmas gifts. This photograph was a surprise last minute present and we’ve just about managed to get it done on time. I loved working with this wonderful family, and I was extremely happy to find out that the plan has worked out so …
How much did you like your Christmas presents?
Now that Christmas is over and things are getting back to normal, it’s nice to look back and reflect on this year’s festive season. I don’t personally celebrate Christmas, due to the fact that I was brought up in the Soviet Union, where religion was pretty much forbidden and Christmas was never a recognized holiday. …
A true story about my first professional photography experience
So I have just turned 18, and that was considered a major life milestone in Russia. I can’t recall who’s idea that was, but I found myself in a photography studio by the nearest metro station to our home. The studio was really dark and gloomy, and as I entered it, I already started to …
October 2014 – My favourite photograph of the month
This has to be my preferred image this month. Lots of fun with this lively boy and his very favourite toy!