OLEKSANDR PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

Just a few images…

Oleksandr — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:19:59 +0000

I was walking down the water front with my family and friends on Sunday afternoon and took these images. There was a photographer taking pictures of the downtown. I took my first shot. Then he packed and quickly leave. I took the second shot. As we walked back, the sun went down and there were city lights reflecting in the water. Beautiful!

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Oleksandr — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:32:33 +0000

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Michael and Olga: Love Story

Oleksandr — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:01:54 +0000

Just wanted to share a few my favorite images from photo session of Michael and Olga. Enjoy!

Kids

Oleksandr — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:58:33 +0000

We were walking in downtown last weekend when I took this picture. I saw this garage door and pulled kids for a quick photo. I told them hold their hands. I took 5 frames and let them go. I like this picture the most for their expressions. The lighting is not the best one, I shot it with available light at ISO 3200, 1/30, f2.8. But I think it is the case when expression beats perfection. What do you think?

What I am reading: Visual Poetry

Oleksandr — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:32:01 +0000

I know, I have a few photographers who read my blog. So, this post might be interesting for you.

My beloved Santa brought me a nice gift for Christmas – several books about photography. The one of them is Visual Poetry by Chris Orwig. I enjoy reading it very much and here is why. The book is not about lens and exposures, it is about how to create better pictures. Once you pass the technical stuff and learn what is Av vs Tv mode, you would need to learn how to create pictures which speak, bring some feelings and make the viewer think. Besides being technically perfect, the pictures has to have some meaning, carry some message, engage some emotions. What do we have to do to create such images? This book may give you some answers. Here is what it says in the book overview:

“A great photograph has the potential to transcend verbal and written language. But how do you create these photographs? It’s not the how that’s important, but the who and the what. Who you are as a person has a direct impact on what you capture as a photographer.

Whether you are an amateur or professional, this guide provides inspiration, simple techniques, and assignments to boost your creative process and improve your digital images using natural light and no additional gear.”

You can visit visual-poet.com to learn more about Chris and his book. I particularly like guest speakers sections in the book where you can learn about other photographers and their work.

The book can be purchased from Amazon.

Frosty

Oleksandr — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:45:54 +0000

I have shot these one morning and I can’t decide between B&W or color versions. Which one do you like better?

Marina and Slavic Album Arrived

Oleksandr — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:06:17 +0000

The album from Marina and Slavic wedding has arrived. It looks fantastic!

Check out a these images:

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Ashley + Jordan: Wedding

Oleksandr — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:02:44 +0000

Congratulations to Jordan and Ashley from St. Irene Parish in Portland! Jordan is PFC in the US Marine Corps. After the wedding they will move to Jordan’s station in Okinawa, Japan. It was a small family wedding and it was my honor to photograph them. Check out some images from their wedding. The rest of the images are available in client’s gallery.

Marissa and Blaine: Family Pictures

Oleksandr — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:07:24 +0000

Marissa and Blaine were the winners of a free photo session. Check out some images from their session:

Natalie and Brandon Album arrived

Oleksandr — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:02:15 +0000

Just received the wedding album of Natalie and Brandon with canvas cover. Check it out: