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:

Photography Marketing Mistakes: Avoid These Pitfalls

June 25 2023

Photography Marketing Mistakes: Avoid These Pitfalls

Discover marketing photography strategies, creative ideas, and essential tools for 2025. Learn how to attract clients, stand out online, and grow a sustainable photography business.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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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