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:

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.

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.

Focus Stacking in Photography: Share Secrets of Making Images Sharp

May 26 2023

Focus Stacking in Photography: Share Secrets of Making Images Sharp

Most professional photographers use powerful focus stacking techniques to achieve a greater depth of sharpness in the images. In this article, we’ll explore this thing closer and share useful tips that will help you take the art of photography to a high level.

How To Create HDR Images – Best HDR Photography Tutorial

May 24 2023

How To Create HDR Images – Best HDR Photography Tutorial

In order to create HDR pictures you need to have a few RAW images, shot in a special way, and HDR merging software to process a single final HDR photo.

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