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  • Summer of 1893

    Summer of 1893

    In the summer of 1893, 33 year old Anton Pavlovich Chekhov wrote in his diary: β€œNo money, as always” Unfortunately Fortunately, an inability to help Chekhov shouldn’t stop you helping me … try it. I promise, I’ll work less and create more. While you are thinking about how much you are…

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  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    “Π‘ РоТдСством Π₯ристовым!” It directly translates to “With Christ’s Birth!” and is a traditional way to say Merry Christmas in Russian, emphasising the religious significance of the holiday. For 40 days leading up to Christmas, no animal products are permitted, except for seafood. Three masses are held on the 6th…

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  • Back to School

    Back to School

    A kindergarten and school in Irkutsk, Russian Empire, 1880s Irkutsk Governorate was an administrative-territorial unit of the Russian Empire, located in Siberia.

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  • Afterglow

    Afterglow

    Boutique Portrait Session with Akima and Steven. I hope that what you see is satisfactory. As usual, your critique, suggestions, and any and all helpful input are very welcome. :-)

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  • Moisei from Russia

    Moisei from Russia

    Moisei Solomonovich Nappelbaum (1869-1958), one of Russia’s greatest photographer portraitist, created portraits of politicians, scientists, artists, sculptors, poets, composers, and actors in his studio on Nevsky Prospect[]. In his works, with skilful usage of light, Nappelbaum placed the most important emphasis on the human face.

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  • In Studio Surprise

    In Studio Surprise

    Brisbane’s best actresses Asphyxia and Maxi-Bon in studio. Be entertained …! Natural talent of Maxi-Bon, you need to watch the hands … yes, and eyes – it’s a classic instruction to focus on her hands to avoid being deceived by misdirection.

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  • Small Surprise

    Small Surprise

    At times, you will encounter a story in a situation you least expect. I found this very small surprise as I was photographing Louise’s birthday partyβ€” the matriarch of a beautiful family, plus a new boyfriend… I was hoping to get everyone in focus, but I failed! Have a look…

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  • Rapid Portrait Session

    Rapid Portrait Session

    This was a rapid portrait photography session [“Rapid Shoot” for short.]. Yes, O-O-O, this 9 (nine), a4=Q portraits of an absolutely gorgeous Queen Annaliese in 4 minutes. I hope I did justice to capture the scent of this beautiful woman. There is nothing common about “common daisies” on your sunnies…

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  • Scent of a Talented Woman

    Scent of a Talented Woman

    Out of camera with two Adobe LrC. presets I made for this session. No, Adobe Ps., nothing, just a beautiful woman! I thank you Belle the model and Belle the photographer extraordinaire! What a life, meeting such a talent just like that. I am very lucky, thank you Belle. … and wardrobe change.

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  • ICM any one?

    ICM any one?

    After working on small product photography commission, my daughter and I had some fun …

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  • Pink Ball

    Pink Ball

    Participants of the “Pink Ball” at Countess Shuvalova’s in the Shuvalov Palace. Photographer β€” Karl Karlovich Bulla. Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg Governorate, 1914. The dining room for the poor – 1911. Photographer β€” Karl Karlovich Bulla

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