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This is all about my experiences and impressions in travelling and hiking. I'm a passionate landscape photographer and a visual storyteller, so check out the posts labeled "фоторепортаж" for more! Go to PORTFOLIO down here should you be interested in a photo shoot :)

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We are a generation of picture-takers.  Technology has been a blessing to our lives but it has been to our detriment as well.  I have a handful of pictures of my grandparents and I cherish them and they are up in my home.  I want my children to have pictures of me and I want my grandchildren to have pictures of my children. My great-grandchildren to have pictures of my grandchildren.  A beautiful timeline of our history and lives are in these images. Once you begin to look at these as bigger than the moment, they become invaluable.

And let’s face it, every expecting mommy WANTS newborn portraits.  It’s so tough to pass on this seemingly frivolous expense – but with all those lovely, raging hormones, it’s possible to keep our sanity with a photographer booked and ready.

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Nadja

This year's big photo project is ON, and before leaving for long-awaited vacation I decided to share the very first photo of the series I called "Fathers and Daughters in B&W".
I myself always thought that mothers have a very different connections and relations to their kids than fathers. Well, you know, first being pregnant, then giving birth, carrying around, feeding, sleepless nights... stuff like that. And no matter sons or daughters - mom's love represents pure love as it is. And what about fathers? I always thought that fathers most certainly have strong connections with their sons. You know, same interests, same tastes, same look, same problems after all... And what about their daughters? I'll tell you what.
After working with newborns and their parents for over a year now, after witnessing most of my friends had their kids, after I myself had a second daughter earlier this year I think I made up my mind pretty clear: a father-daughter relationship is truly one of the most beautiful relationships that exist on Earth. From the very beginning it's something magical that is hard to describe, and that feeling evolves every single day in something even more beautiful and comprehensive. And let me add, watching those relationships grow and develop is a huge pleasure, as it is capturing them with a camera every now and then.
This is what my current photo project is about. Love at its finest, from the very beginning.
P.S. To my own dad: You never tell me how to live my life. You simply live yours, and let me watch you do it. Thank you

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Emma

The more I work as a photographer, the more I get to involve in other people's lives. It's extraordinary, if you think about it. I get to capture greatest events, sincerest smiles, those looks, full of happiness and pure love, and sometimes even the most memorable moments of a lifetime... I can only imagine how great it is to observe all those families and relationships I've captured so far growing and blossoming over the years, and I hope I will get a chance to see it all some day. But even today I do get a glimpse on how a family photography works in perspective, and frankly speaking, there's no better example than this - photographing a newborn baby, who's mother you've captured during pregnancy. There's no greater miracle in Universe than bringing new life to a world - funny thing, but when I was the one giving birth I really didn't think about it. At all. Now I do, and I start to cherish the moments I didn't even pay attention to back in the days. 

So, here's Emma - greatest bundle of joy and a little bit of heaven sent down to Earth. I wish her and her wonderful family lots of love and happiness, and I say once again: babies are like little suns that, in a magical way, bring warmth and light into our lives. How cool it is, that I get to enjoy it too... And capture it, obviously :)

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With all this hustle and bustle around the Christmas season there's one thing we definitely should not forget - preparing gifts for our loved ones! So, if you have some time on your hands – crafty gifts are always appreciated for the time and effort that’s gone into them. Also, I prefer to buy local to support the small local shops, businesses and community in general. Nice idea would be to make the gift giving season last longer with a subscription to something your loved one will enjoy all year round - a monthly magazine, for example.
And here's what I know for sure: rather than buying physical items which end up cluttering up the house, choose an experience you can enjoy together later on in the year. For example, tickets to see a favorite band, gift vouchers for a spa treatment or a loved restaurant, membership to a charity or historical gardens – all make really thoughtful presents and memories that can be treasured forever. 

This holiday season I too have decided to help making your loved ones happy, cherished and pampered a bit, so from now on I'm offering gift certificates that entitle their owners to a photo shoot, be it either a family or a couple, outdoors or studio, event or lifestyle - everything is possible, just ask! All certificates are customized, made with love and care, on request they may either contain a money value or a themed session option, a name of a giver or recipient (or both), and so much more... Available in 4 languages and what I find best is that they have no expiry date, meaning they can be used literally any time! I was asked on several occasions previously if a gift voucher was an option on my web site, and even before I had this offer available I sold 5 of them, so I think it's about time I make it official. After all, I am a small local business entrepreneur who offers an exciting experience resulting in memorable photos, and you might need to buy a descent present these days, so why not?

Christmas shopping can seem like an enormous task sometimes – with the minefield of who to buy for, how much to spend and what to buy. But it shouldn’t be stressful – gift buying, wrapping and giving should be a joy. Don't forget about that and happy shopping, everyone!


Yours, Anna







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Sucheta

You may well have visited lots of newborn websites and be left wondering why most newborn photographers want your baby to be aged 7-10 days old for their photography session? You might also be wondering what happens if your baby is already 10 days old. Is it too late?! Well the age of the baby can make a difference to the type of photographs and poses that you will get from your session. The reason for the 7 – 10 day window is because the baby is still very flexible, tiny and super sleepy. When the baby is still only a few days old, they are able to get into those curly, womb like positions which make for a gorgeous photo. That said, it really does depend on the baby, not all babies care to be posed in a womb like position, but as a rule of thumb, younger babies don’t mind so much. They will sleep a lot more and be less concerned about being naked - so long as they are kept cosy and warm.

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Katerina

This was my very first newborn lifestyle session, and just as I expected (or hoped, to be honest), it turned out great. Baby Katerina was born in the middle of spring, just a few weeks after I shoot her parents in a wonderful location among colorful flowers and beautiful nature (read more on that day here). Initially this session was supposed to be a 100% newborn fashion shoot, with all those cute outfits and props, all mint and pink, and I was very much looking forward to it since I only shoot newborn boys before (funny fact, I know). And so, on a big day, baby Katerina decided she's not very keen on what we've planned for her, and I'm pretty sure this is exactly what she wanted - all the photos I made on that afternoon look so natural, so simple and beautiful at the same time, featuring young, wonderful family at its finest. In the end of the day both parents and I agreed that it was a great afternoon, cosy and comfortable for all, and the memories we've managed to capture are simply priceless. So happy for them! As always, wishing new parents and their adorable baby all the best, today and always! And here's some sneak pics for you, guys!
 

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Hi there! I'm Anna, Ukrainian expat living in Switzerland for eight years now and using every opportunity to explore the world from my home base in Zurich. I am a photographer, a visual story teller and a mother of two. I work as an independent photographer, capturing families, future moms, newborns, as well as diverse events and lifestyle. Landscape and travel photography are my passion for a while now, but portraiture is what brings me smile, so I go for it at my finest.



Super fond of TV-Shows, board games, traveling and hiking. I like cooking, swimming and singing, and I also knit, read books, play guitar and make family videos. My goal is to capture my memories in photos and posts that show how easy it is to start from scratch and travel the world with a kid in a backpack when working abroad. Enjoy :)


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В общем, я молодая мама, живу в Швейцарии. Я люблю природу, горы и море, не упускаю ни единой возможности сфотографировать красоту. Оборудовала домашнюю фотостудию и организовываю тематические сьёмки, работаю с семьями, будущими мамами, новорождёнными, также занимаюсь репортажной сьёмкой.


Я готовлю и выпекаю, пою и играю на гитаре, занимаюсь рукоделием и видеомонтажом. Здесь вы точно найдёте кое-что практически обо всём, но в основном о путешествиях, горах и фотографии. И если хотите пофотографироваться - пишите, буду рада! (Цены божеские, только спрашивайте :)





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