Recognizing beautiful light in photographs (Elena Shumilova)
Jun 4, 2021 17:46:24 #
mundy-F2 wrote:
Some of the best pictures I have seen.
Thank you.
Mundy
Thank you.
Mundy
You are welcome Mundy!
Jun 4, 2021 17:46:51 #
Jun 4, 2021 17:49:01 #
Bridges wrote:
Thanks for sharing! She is like the Thomas Kinkade of photography!
In addition to wonderful lighting, her subjects are beautiful and interesting. If I had access to some of the people she has photographed I could make some really nice images also -- maybe not to her level but still some good shots. I don't know if she seeks out these wonderful subjects or if they go to her because of her reputation, but either way, she has some great individuals to work with.
In addition to wonderful lighting, her subjects are beautiful and interesting. If I had access to some of the people she has photographed I could make some really nice images also -- maybe not to her level but still some good shots. I don't know if she seeks out these wonderful subjects or if they go to her because of her reputation, but either way, she has some great individuals to work with.
I was reading a little about her. She has people in the town she lives in that she likes as models. If you look at the photos you will see repeated images of the same models. I'm not sure if she pays them or maybe gives them photos of them in payment.
Jun 4, 2021 17:50:31 #
Wanderer2 wrote:
I discovered Elena a few years ago and was amazed at her ability and creativeness. The collection of photos was much smaller then. As a retired pediatrician I particularly appreciated the nursing mother photos. Thanks so much for the link.
You are welcome. Glad to share the link with my UHH friends here. I think we all can be inspired by her beautiful work. That nursing mother photo is beautiful!
Jun 4, 2021 17:51:31 #
billnikon wrote:
Believe me, LOTS of post processing, LOTS. The talent is Definitely there.
I agree with everything you have said!!!!
Jun 4, 2021 17:51:56 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Beautiful! Where would photography be without light?
A black hole of course! lol
Jun 4, 2021 17:53:16 #
Robertl594 wrote:
I’m not going to analyze this. I’m taking it for what it is. Beautiful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing. Very special.
Robert, you have taken the link just as I was hoping everyone would........"Beautiful and inspirational."
Jun 4, 2021 17:55:24 #
Clicker2014 wrote:
Yes....stunning work and definitely inspiring! You have to have a vision in order to achieve the end results.
I think she also has a formula that she uses over and over again. One of the first parts of her formula is starting off with the "golden hour" light. She teaches workshops, and I'm sure you can find out much more with her instruction.
Jun 4, 2021 18:00:48 #
Robertl594 wrote:
I agree completely. Everyone can get a great picture or two. To have such a body of work requires both vision and talent. Wonderful.
Robert, I'm thinking she is an "artist" and understands basic art such as
1. Composition
2. Color
3. Lighting / contrast
Then on top of all that (and more) is the technical skills to use the PP tools to enhance the images to be the best they can be.
Jun 4, 2021 18:01:39 #
Pop Pop wrote:
Incredibly beautiful work!
COOL! I'm glad you can appreciate her work and hopefully it inspires you to learn from her work.
Jun 4, 2021 18:05:30 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Brent, this is so unfair. br She has over 400, &qu... (show quote)
Unfair? lol I'm sure it's not by accident that she has over 400 amazing "once in a lifetime" shots. She obviously has years of learning behind her photographs. Those "years" of work stacks the deck in her favor!!! I don't think those "once in a lifetime" shots are just "LUCKY"!!
I'm glad the photos could make you smile!
Jun 4, 2021 18:07:39 #
camerapapi wrote:
Elena Shumilova, a woman living in rural Russia, has become one of the most well known European artists. All of a sudden she is all over Europe and most probably in other parts of the world, teaching her style in her workshops.
I hope those here have noticed that she usually shoots at the largest lens opening. Useless to say that the quality of her images are outstanding and she uses her children or have used them for many of her images.
Indeed she is an excellent photographer.
I hope those here have noticed that she usually shoots at the largest lens opening. Useless to say that the quality of her images are outstanding and she uses her children or have used them for many of her images.
Indeed she is an excellent photographer.
It's great that you appreciate her work the way you do. I think we can all learn from her. Improve our photos.
Jun 4, 2021 18:15:25 #
camerapapi wrote:
Elena Shumilova, a woman living in rural Russia, has become one of the most well known European artists. All of a sudden she is all over Europe and most probably in other parts of the world, teaching her style in her workshops.
I hope those here have noticed that she usually shoots at the largest lens opening. Useless to say that the quality of her images are outstanding and she uses her children or have used them for many of her images.
Indeed she is an excellent photographer.
I hope those here have noticed that she usually shoots at the largest lens opening. Useless to say that the quality of her images are outstanding and she uses her children or have used them for many of her images.
Indeed she is an excellent photographer.
thanks William for recognizing her as the excellent photographer that she is. I think we can all learn from her.
Jun 4, 2021 18:17:10 #
BigDaddy wrote:
Stunning work. The lighting is superb, combined w... (show quote)
Very cool! I'm glad you appreciated her work!
Jun 4, 2021 18:18:24 #
olemikey wrote:
Wow!! Thanks for sharing, Elena has a photographic eye and mind, and the ability to merge all into something greater...absolutely wonderful!!!! A true artist....I fully agree, thanks Brent!
Mike, I'm so happy that you have viewed her photos and appreciate them the way we call could. She is inspirational to us all!
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