New Portrait Work for an IT Professional

Who said IT guys are not photogenic? Or wait, Italians don’t count?

One of my recent clients was the IT professional Francisco, who came to me for the experience. He wanted some photos of himself for professional purposes, but was mainly curious about having professional photographs of himself.

So we did exactly this - changed outfits, backdrops and positions.

What was more surprising but exciting to me was that he wanted some semi nude photographs too. This proved me once again that people are curious and exciting to see such work of themselves. And also proofs me that the work I do is relatable and beneficial for others too.

Thank you for the trust in choosing me as your photographer, Francesco! It was a pleasure having you in my studio!

New Portrait Work for a Sales Manager

The first male client I had since I’ve moved to the new studio was the sales manager Ramon Espada, who wanted to use the session as a celebration of his life and body for his birthday.

What a beautiful self-love present! Ramon shared with me that this was the first time he would be photographed professionally. But what made the huge difference in the session was the fact that he wanted to use this experience and the photographs as a way to accept his changing body. Now, this is what I’m talking about…

Everyday snaps, selfies and travel memories are great, but a photography session that can help you in building the bridge between your Self and your Body is a different thing. I said it many time and I’ll say it again - I truly believe beautiful photographs of yourself can make you appreciate and love yourself more. Because this is the beginning, the first and most important step into living a more balanced life, where you can give love and appreciation to others - by loving and appreciating yourself first with all the distinguish uniqueness you came to this world with.

What really surprised me, but also deeply complimented me was the fact that he wanted an abstract fine art nude photograph of himself. Something from your type of nudes, he said. He wanted to have such picture of himself, but not necessarily shoring that it’s him, so he can print it and put it on the wall in his house. I was so happy to hear and so pleased to do this for him.

Thank you Ramon for choosing me as your photographer and experiencing the both sides of my photography services!

New Portrait Work for a Service Professional

Every business and service professional deserves a professional visuals. In such way they add to their professionalism, subconsciously assuring clients in the quality of their work.

Recently I had the honour to photograph Tsvety Hadjieva - a book keeper with professional practice for over 25 years, providing her company services to Bulgarian and Spanish market. Her task was simple - professional portraits for her online presence, social media and personal branding.

She came to the studio, we used 1 outfit, 3 looks and the job was done. She was please with the result, and I was even more for I managed to fulfil her expectations and give photographs she loved.

Photography Classes for Every Age

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You like photography and take pictures on regular basis, but you feel like your photographs are somehow not as good as you want them to be? Are you at a mature age assuming classes are only for the younger generation? Or maybe you just want to expand further the knowledge you already have? - Don’t worry! - I got you covered!

Now in the premises of Art Project Poblenou you can find photography classes for every age and every level. Personally tailored, full of practices and tips classes that will help you reach your photography goals. This could be simply for having better content on social media or if you want to go further and let your inner artist thrive.

I’m here to help you with everything you want to know about photography, working 1to1 with you for the successful execution fo your decires.

In the classes we will cover:

• History of photography- everything you need to know about photography through the years since it’s first appearance

• Compositing - all the tips and tricks that will help you achieve visually pleasing results just by moving your frame of view

• Lighting - all the various lighting there are, how to mix them and play with them in your favour

• Types of photography - discover where your style lands in order to expand more what you’re better at and interested in

• Studio and locations photography - see how similar and different they are and find out what suits you best

• Freedom of camera choice - analogue, digital or simply using your phone, you can learn and create stunning photographs with any choice of equiplment

• Digital editing and retouch - let’s get in the lab, even if it looks like a phone application, and see how necessary or now additional photography retouch is

• Printing and presenting your work - for those interested in having an experience outside the raw files, you can learn how to expose your work as a visual artist

• and more…

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES/COURSES

Photography Classes I: Photography Basics

Learn the the basics of photography - camera settings, composition, light and possibilities to improve and develop further. Gain knowledge that will help you take better photographs for in your personal life or the first big step towards your professional career. This general knowledge will help you understand the camera you have in hand and helps you achieve better photography results in any situations. And yes, it is possible to learn all the basics using only the camera on your mobile phone.

Photography Classes II: Creative Photography

If you already have a certain foundation, these advanced classes is here to help you extend and improve your knowledge further. Learn to let your creativity flow and experiment with the medium as a form of artistic expression. We focus on the direction of your personal interest and break the barriers in your mind to set you free and flowing with your own creative vision.

Photography Classes III: Fine Art Nude

Learn how to create inspiring artistic photographs of the nude and semi nude body. How to position the body in a respectful and graceful way, by focusing on its natural beauty. In these classes you’ll learn to manipulate light form in order to create stunning photographs. These classes do not focus on the body form as seen in biology encyclopaedias.

Photography Classes IV: Commercial Photography

Learn to create commercial, editorial and advertising imagery, but also how to give a more professional, sellable look to your own personal brand or small business. Learn about commercial lighting, and how to make the best of your equipment. Portrait, still life, fashion and stock photography.

Photography Classes V: Travel Photography

Learn how to see and take the best photographs while traveling. Te course includes everything you need to know form landscapes to portrait and street photography. It also teaches you how to use what you have on the spot and still come back with the best visual memories that you’ll cherish forever. Available for photo camera and phone camera.

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SINGLE CLASS

Personalized private class
Basic materials included

25€

REGULAR COURSE

Personalised classes according to level and interests
Individuals or in a small group
Basic materials included

Individual (1h per week, 4h per month): 95€
In a group (1h per week, 4h per month): 75€

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Classes are held in person at Art Project Poblenou (Carrer de Veneçuela 15, local. 08019 Barcelona)
or online upon request.

Morning, afternoon or evening time slots, with possibility to combine schedules.

In all courses: Mostly practical classes, personalised monitoring, outings and activities, work exhibitions and dissemination of students' works.

Free use of facilities: Digital classroom, 35 m2 photo studio, exhibition room.

For more information and booking get in touch via web HERE
or message me directly on WhatsApp HERE.

t: (+34) 624 819 667
e: mariyamilevaphotography@gmail.com
w: www.mariya-mileva.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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¿Te gusta la fotografía y tomar fotografías con regularidad, pero sientes que de alguna manera tus fotografías no son tan buenas como deseas? ¿Estás en una edad madura y asumes que las clases son sólo para la generación más joven? ¿O tal vez simplemente deseas ampliar aún más los conocimientos que ya tienes? - ¡No te preocupes! - ¡Te tengo cubierto!

Ahora en las instalaciones de Art Project Poblenou puedes encontrar clases de fotografía para todas las edades y todos los niveles. Clases personalizadas, llenas de prácticas y consejos que te ayudarán a alcanzar tus objetivos fotográficos. Esto podría ser simplemente para tener mejor contenido en las redes sociales o si quieres ir más allá y dejar que el artista que llevas dentro prospere.

Estoy aquí para ayudarte con todo lo que quieras saber sobre fotografía, trabajando 1 a 1 contigo para la ejecución exitosa de tus decires.

En las clases cubriremos:

• Historia de la fotografía: todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la fotografía a través de los años desde su primera aparición.

• Composición: todos los consejos y trucos que le ayudarán a conseguir resultados visualmente agradables con sólo mover el marco de visión

• Iluminación: todas las variedades de iluminación que existen, cómo mezclarlas y jugar con ellas a tu favor

• Tipos de fotografía: descubre dónde aterriza tu estilo para expandir más aquello en lo que eres mejor y en lo que estás interesado.

• Fotografía de estudio y locaciones: vea cuán similares y diferentes son y descubra qué se adapta mejor a sus necesidades.

• Libertad de elección de cámara: analógica, digital o simplemente usando tu teléfono, puedes aprender y crear fotografías impresionantes con cualquier elección de equipo.

• Edición y retoque digital: entremos al laboratorio, incluso si parece una aplicación de teléfono, y veamos qué tan necesario o ahora es el retoque fotográfico adicional.

• Imprimir y presentar su trabajo: para aquellos interesados ​​en tener una experiencia fuera de los archivos sin formato, pueden aprender cómo exponer su trabajo como artista visual.

• y más…

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CLASES/CURSOS DE FOTOGRAFÍA

Clases de fotografía I: Fundamentos de fotografía

Aprende los conceptos básicos de la fotografía: ajustes de la cámara, composición, luz y posibilidades de mejora y desarrollo. Adquiere conocimientos que te ayudarán a tomar mejores fotografías para tu vida personal o para dar el primer gran paso hacia tu carrera profesional. Este conocimiento general te ayudará a entender la cámara que tienes en la mano y te ayudará a lograr mejores resultados fotográficos en cualquier situación. Y sí, es posible aprender todos los conceptos básicos utilizando solo la cámara de tu teléfono móvil.

Clases de fotografía II: Fotografía creativa

Si ya tienes una cierta base, estas clases avanzadas están aquí para ayudarte a ampliar y mejorar aún más tus conocimientos. Aprende a dejar fluir tu creatividad y a experimentar con el medio como una forma de expresión artística. Nos centramos en la dirección de tu interés personal y rompemos las barreras de tu mente para que te liberes y fluyas con tu propia visión creativa.

Clases de fotografía III: Desnudo artístico

Aprende a crear fotografías artísticas inspiradoras del cuerpo desnudo y semidesnudo. Cómo posicionar el cuerpo de una manera respetuosa y elegante, centrándose en su belleza natural. En estas clases aprenderás a manipular la forma de la luz para crear fotografías impresionantes. Estas clases no se centran en la forma del cuerpo como se ve en las enciclopedias de biología.

Clases de fotografía IV: Fotografía comercial

Aprende a crear imágenes comerciales, editoriales y publicitarias, pero también a dar un aspecto más profesional y vendible a tu propia marca personal o pequeña empresa. Aprende sobre iluminación comercial y cómo aprovechar al máximo tu equipo. Fotografía de retrato, naturaleza muerta, moda y stock.

Clases de fotografía V: Fotografía de viajes

Aprende a ver y tomar las mejores fotografías mientras viajas. El curso incluye todo lo que necesitas saber, desde paisajes hasta retratos y fotografía callejera. También te enseña a utilizar lo que tienes en el lugar y volver con los mejores recuerdos visuales que atesorarás para siempre. Disponible para cámara de fotos y cámara de teléfono.

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Clase suelta

Clase particular personalizada
Materiales básicos incluidos

25€

Curso regular

Clases personalizadas según nivel e intereses
Individuales o en grupo reducido
Materiales básicos incluidos

Individuales (1h semanal, 4h mensual): 95€
Grupo (1h semanal, 4h mensual): 75€

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Las clases se imparten de forma presencial en Art Project Poblenou (Carrer de Veneçuela 15, local. 08019 Barcelona) o de forma online bajo petición.

Horarios de mañana, tarde o noche, con posibilidad de combinar horarios.

En todos los cursos: Clases mayoritariamente prácticas, seguimiento personalizado, salidas y actividades, exposiciones de trabajos y difusión de las obras de los alumnos.

Uso gratuito de las instalaciones: Aula digital, estudio fotográfico de 35 m2, sala de exposiciones.

Para más información y reservas ponte en contacto AQUÍ
o envíame un mensaje directamente por WhatsApp AQUÍ.

t: (+34) 624 819 667
e: mariyamilevaphotography@gmail.com
w: www.mariya-mileva.com

A la espera de saber de ti!

Mother's Day Giveaway has been Gifted!

Finally I can share that the giveaway I offered for Mother’s Day has finally been received. It took some time due to difficulties in arranging schedules, but I’m happy the lovely mother of two Sonya has received her 30x40cm photographic print after her photoshoot with me.

The goal of the shoot was something she was looking for - a portrait of beautiful, strong, independent woman, who knows what she deserves. From all the photographs, she chose this one and required to be in black and white. And so, here is the result…

and a little behind the scenes when preparing the print..

It’s a true honour to see people opening up in front of my camera and allowing me inside their personal space. It’s a honour to feel their trust in the process. And the happy faces from the results are just adding up to the whole miracle.

Thank you Sonya! 🌹