Photique Journal · Toronto
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A Christmas Shoot for Topnotch Entertainment at ICON Studio
One red Christmas set, a changing cast of characters: a Toronto studio campaign for Topnotch Entertainment, from costumes and group portraits to lighting red fabric.
Flower Pool Portraits at ICON Studio
Three outfits, a seasonal flower pool and brighter sun than expected: how I balanced window and continuous light for Dana’s portraits at ICON Studio.
A Studio Photoshoot with Dana: Natural Light, 5 Looks
A white outfit, a teal wall and some unexpected sunshine. How a natural-light studio shoot with Dana in Toronto grew into five looks through a little improvisation.
Boudoir Photoshoot with Catherin in Toronto
Catherin’s May boudoir session in a Toronto studio, with soft window light through the curtains, outfit changes and a simple setting.
A Studio Portrait Photoshoot for a Beginner Actor
A beginner actor’s studio portrait session, using a cyclorama, three lighting patterns and changes of angle and expression for a varied portfolio selection.
Cristina at Mint Room: Three Looks in Natural Light
A portrait and boudoir shoot with Cristina at Mint Room in Toronto: a moodboard, three looks, natural window light and a backstage video.
An Hour for Ourselves: Dana at Mild Studios
After an hour photographing jewellery, Dana and I kept the next hour for ourselves: a white shirt, green lace and relaxed portraits in Mild Studios’ warm interior.
The Art of Jewellery Photography for E-Commerce and Social Media
A Toronto jewellery shoot on a model, using natural light, cream and beige tones, and a mix of close portraits and wider frames for brand imagery.
Behind the Scenes with Mikenia: A Studio Activewear Shoot
Printed pose references, paired and group frames, and an individual portrait: a look behind the scenes of a Mikenia activewear shoot in the studio.
A Boudoir Photoshoot with Eva at Mint Room Studio
Eva at Mint Room Studio: a boudoir series built around a pale bath setting, a dark floral bouquet, a loose white shirt and changes in framing.
Bathtime: An EDITH Glamour Cover and Interview
Bathtime became a cover feature in EDITH magazine, with a short interview about my photography, a single-light shoot and the team behind the series.
At Home: A Natural-Light Editorial in Elegant Magazine
At Home, a natural-light editorial with Margo Amp, Liudmila Elkina and Olga Miller, shown in the original Elegant magazine spreads.
Halloween Body Art: A Marika Magazine Editorial
Body art, handcrafted horns, two lights and fog: a Halloween editorial created with Valeria Tatyanina and Violetta Grehova, published in Marika Magazine.
My First Aputure Continuous-Light Shoot: Beyondall Magazine
My first shoot using Aputure continuous lighting became an editorial in Beyondall Magazine, with Helena Ast, Liudmila Elkina and Olya Miller.
Morocco Girl: My Feature in Art of Nude Magazine
Morocco Girl, published in Art of Nude magazine: the original feature with Maria Zaharova, henna by Yulianna Reshetova and makeup by Liudmila Elkina.
Bathtime in Beyondall: A Boudoir Series Built Around One Light
Bathtime in Beyondall magazine: a boudoir series with Margo Amp, a single photographic light source and a team working within a restrained setting.
Suited: Inga Lis in Vertiqlè Magazine
Suited, a black-and-white editorial with Inga Lis in a Moscow yacht-club building, published in Vertiqlè Magazine with makeup and wardrobe team credits.
In the Mansion: Kate Klein in Picton Magazine
In the Mansion, an editorial with Kate Klein photographed in a historic Moscow interior, with styling by Tatyana Podolyakina and makeup by Liudmila Elkina.