Anastasiya Shtanakova, Portrait Photographer

Anastasiya Shtanakova

Portrait Photographer

About the Author

I find immense joy in connecting with people and capturing their essence through my unique perspective and camera lens. Primarily a portrait photographer, my portfolio is rich with images of individuals, each telling their own story. Beyond the camera, my passion extends to meeting a diverse range of people, learning about their interests and narratives, and bringing those stories to life in my post-production work.

My Areas of Expertise

  • Portrait Photography
  • Image Editing
  • Storytelling
  • Creative Vision

Author's publications:

What Are The Best Photo Editor With Catalog Management

February 13 2026

What Are The Best Photo Editor With Catalog Management

Messy folders slow everything down. Find out what are the best photo editor with catalog management that photographers actually use.

Best Filters for Landscape Photography That Enhance Shots

February 12 2026

Best Filters for Landscape Photography That Enhance Shots

The use of filters in landscape photography is sometimes mistakenly considered laziness or incompetence: the principle of “naturalness above all else” that is ingrained in people's minds is considered violated if the original frame is edited even slightly. The truth is that using the best filters for landscape photography enables the final image to match the emotional intensity that a person feels in nature.

Picsart alternative: Discover creative tools beyond limits

February 12 2026

Picsart alternative: Discover creative tools beyond limits

Creative tools enable you to instantly transform an ordinary frame into a vivid visual manifesto. No more sleepless nights with a cup of coffee in your hands: entrust routine processes to artificial intelligence, and then make minor adjustments manually. The only obstacle remains intrusive service—pop-up ads and strict generation restrictions clip your wings, preventing you from fully expressing your creative freedom.

When Was Color Photography Invented: Unveiling History

February 11 2026

When Was Color Photography Invented: Unveiling History

The history of color photography began long before the advent of the first films, when the dream of capturing the world in all its diversity seemed like pure alchemy to contemporaries. The first researchers of the 19th century were not simply seeking chemical compositions. They were attempting to harness light itself, striving to make it reveal the true natural colors of objects, beyond just their outlines on glass. Even if color was successfully captured, it quickly faded under the influence of sunlight, reverting to monochrome.
28mm vs 35mm: Choosing the Ideal Lens for Creativity

February 10 2026

28mm vs 35mm: Choosing the Ideal Lens for Creativity

The character of the future image depends on which optics to use and how densely the details of the environment will be placed in it. Replacing a conventional zoom lens with fixed alternatives proves to be a useful experience in terms of framing discipline, where every movement backward or forward changes the composition. In this regard, the main tools in this regard are the 28 mm and 35 mm focal lengths: they capture the space without major distortions and balance reality and the author's vision.

Remini Alternative Options That Enhance Your Photos Instantly

February 10 2026

Remini Alternative Options That Enhance Your Photos Instantly

The neural network-based facial reconstruction technology (GAN) introduced by Remini in 2019 was a real breakthrough. Instead of removing noise, the tool forced algorithms to invent details that were not captured by the camera: as a result, faces became overly idealized, even doll-like. Today, this effect gives us a feeling of the “uncanny valley,” but at the time, this type of processing was extremely popular.

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