Archive: December 2009

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2009 in front of my Lens

Dec 30 2009

To continue the tradition from last year, I would like to present you some of my photos from this year. A lot happened, I got my bachelors degree, started teaching Norwegian, begun taking portrait photos, finished my Abstract Art Project (not shown in here as majority was taken last year) and started focusing my ideas [...]

TZN Portraits

Dec 28 2009

TZN is a drug abuse preventing organization in Poland. However, in addition to helping addicts and informing about dangers concerning drugs, TZN organizes therapy groups for teenagers having problems withing their families, school or with police. In the beginning of December, my dear friend Marta asked me to take some portraits of those teenagers and [...]

Malwina

Dec 23 2009

As I mentioned in my last post, on Sunday I have taken a few portraits of my friend Malwina. In the above photo I opted for a classic, one light portrait. Black background gives her a nice, smooth gradient on left chick and neck. There was just enough light to make a highlight on earrings [...]

Marta

Dec 21 2009

Marta is too kind, whenever I get an idea for a photo she is there to support it and even stand in front of the lens if needed. Yesterday we had a little session with our friend, Malwina, and since Marta was with us, I shot her as well. Ever since Marta had a new [...]

Expressionism and Photography – Edvard Munch

Dec 11 2009

Expressionism is, quite possibly, my favorite movement in painting, with Edvard Munch being my all-time favorite. When I look at his works with the eye of a photographer, I am always wondering about how to show the vision that appears in my heart. How to capture the moment that is there, at the back of [...]

My “Essence of Art”, pt 2

Dec 09 2009

As I have mentioned earlier, I can “feel” art on different levels. It can be either strong, deep emotions, or just plain interest. The problem occurs when I know, that a piece of art is my type, but I don’t feel anything… For me, it’s like an earthquake, flood and avalanche at once. For many [...]