Happy Pride Month everybody! Even though we are well into June, I thought I would still dedicate one post to the movement that brings so much love and joy to so many- Pride!
Pride Month
What does a photographer do in times of social distancing and isolation?
By now most of us have been in isolation/ social distancing for at least a while now. The government measures here began about a month ago and since all my work engagement ceased at the same moment, my isolation began effectively. As a portrait/ architecture photographer, meeting new people and going new places were big "no no"s in the given situation, so I have had to find ways in which to keep on being productive during this time.
Why don’t we like ourselves in photographs?
Last month, I was hired to take portraits of a the employees of a company in Skopje (something I often do). The people were young, nice and attractive, but were in no way models or experienced in front of a camera- except for their selfie cameras. As the shooting went on, they kept finding flaws in their pictures and wanted to retake them, but all I wanted to tell them was how nice their smile was, or how great their hair looked, or how flawless their skin was- but kept most of it to myself so that they didn't think that I wanted to get off easy
Spring and blossoms
It's that time of year again- spring! I can't really decide if I like spring or autumn more, but in any case, both are very scenic times for nature. There is always one week during the beginning of spring in which I childishly grin at every tree that has blossomed. It's a nice time. So... Continue Reading →
Burnout- reality or myth?
Last week, I took a few days off and went on an extended spa weekend. I packed my photography gear and explored where I can go to shoot (even though I go to the same place often, there are still things to see), but during the trip I did not take out my camera once.... Continue Reading →
New Year’s resolutions and how to stick to them
Hello lovely new year! First of all, I wish you all a great one! But as we all know, as the new year comes, so does the idea that it means a clean slate, a blank page. In all fairness- it does not! You can start working on yourself whenever you feel the need to,... Continue Reading →
