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:

Infant photography — how to create magical shots

June 13 2023

Infant photography — how to create magical shots

Want heartwarming newborn photos? Discover infant photography tips to create a calm, safe shoot and get touching shots—even if the baby cries or won’t sit still!

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.

Best Free Lightroom Presets

June 12 2023

Best Free Lightroom Presets

Unlock amazing photo edits without paying a cent, using the best Lightroom presets free out there.

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!

Summer photography — TOP 10 ideas and techniques

June 01 2023

Summer photography — TOP 10 ideas and techniques

Want to capture the magic of summer in your photos? Discover the best summer photography ideas, tips, and techniques to make the most of sunlight, vibrant colors, and natural emotions.

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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