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:

Sketching: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

June 18 2023

Sketching: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Are you a beginner looking to learn all the basics of sketching? For starters, the most important sketching guide is practice and consistency. Sketching is a process that allows you to scribble your ideas on paper; it saves time and gives you a work plan at the end of the day. This guide will provide steps, information, and easy-to-follow instructions to help you go from a basic sketch to a more complex one. It’s time to take your sketching skills to the next level.

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Using Framing in Photography

June 13 2023

Using Framing in Photography

Framing in photography is often used to direct the viewer's eye towards the subject of an image. Here's what it is and how to best use it.

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8-Bit vs 16-Bit Photos: What's The Difference

June 12 2023

8-Bit vs 16-Bit Photos: What's The Difference

The bit depth of color is one of those terms we all encounter on a daily basis, but very few photographers really understand. Photoshop offers 8, 16, and 32-bit image file formats. Sometimes we see files called 24 or 48. In your camera settings, you can find a choice of 12 or 14. What does all this mean and what really matters? Let's work together to understand the difference between 8-bit and 16-bit.

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June 12 2023

Great Prom Photography Tips & Poses

Proms are a significant event in the lives of high schoolers, and having some well-prepared images with cute prom poses ideas can be a great memory of that evening. Here are some tips on how to take the best prom pictures!

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Understanding Contrast in Photography

May 29 2023

Understanding Contrast in Photography

This article will cover the basics of different types of contrast in photography — from high contrast to low contrast to tonal and color contrast.

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Photography Prices for Beginners – How Much Do Photographers Charge

May 27 2023

Photography Prices for Beginners – How Much Do Photographers Charge

Pricing is one of the most important things in the work of every photographer. It's a double-edged sword because you risk asking too much and scaring off clients, or asking too little and earning nothing.

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