I have finally given in and got myself a Pro subscription with Animoto (I remembered last time I tried to produce a video using iPhoto & iMovie and didn’t want to relive the experience). Then I’ve gathered together all my favourite images from recent portrait photography sessions… and produced this lovely video. Hope you enjoy…
Antonina Mamzenko Photography » Contemporary Portrait Photography in London and Surrey
Monthly Archives: January 2010 I’ve debated about posting this for couple of days now, but decided that in line with changes number 3 and 4, I’ve got no choice but to get it out there. And to hell with the consequences. This is going to be very personal and pretty long, but hang on in there! Today I wanted… 9 comments 
In many ways, were in such a similar situation. 
I may be a bit further wit the move, but you’re miles ahead of me in terms of your photography. I hope it won’t take me long to catch up, but it is so unpredictable. Can only do the best I can and hope for the best! 
I admire you because you’re approachably human. And knowing your past, and that you’re passionate and reaching out, is fantastic. You’ll go far! And one thing for sure is true: You must keep on doing what you’re doing, because to sit stagnant would be an unfulfilling life! And your work is beautiful… Best wishes for a great evening & rest of week,
Thank you so much Karie for your kind words… It’s really inspiring to be able to inspire others when you yourself look for inspiration. Good luck with your photography too! 
Great to learn more about you Antonina. I am impressed with everything you have done so far! I can identify with trying to find the right niche …I have tried lots of different things too and would recommend it to anyone…it’s the only way you learn what you like (and don’t!). Fantastic to hear about your photography … congratulations! Jen x
Hey Jen, Thanks for your comment. Now you know why I don’t need to take FCC trains every day anymore 
Aww, what a cute pic of you — I’m sure you were justly proud of those drawings! I know I’ve said it over coffee and via email, but just wanted to say again good luck! Your photos are stunningly gorgeous (especially the ones of kids … I’m a sucker for cuties!) and I hope you go a very very long way in the world of professional photography.
Thanks Ali for your kind words and good wishes! 
[...] the attempt not to miss another Tuesday (if you’re new to this blog, I made a commitment a few months ago that I will be posting here at least every Tuesday), I’m going to write about one of the [...] .jpg) Couple of sneak peaks later, and I am finally posting the images from Maria’s portrait photography session in Clapham Common. Maria is a good friend of mine (I’ve known her since she was 17), and she’s a dancer, an actress and just a wonderful person I know I can always count on. She lives very… no comments Yesterday, I’ve taken part in the Mass Photo Gathering at Trafalgar Square in support of the I’m a Photographer, not a Terrorist campaign. This morning, seeing thousands of pictures and good news coverage that followed this campaign, I am hopeful that something may change. I count myself as lucky – unlike many, I never had to confront the police when taking pictures in public places or was stopped and search, or even arrested (yes, stories of photographers being arrested on suspicion of terrorism are countless). Mainly because I move swiftly when asked to leave by the security guards. However, the number of times I was questioned about my photography, even when clearly taking portraits of people (clients!), is astonishing. I was stopped at St Pancras station, and St Albans station (a guard ran from platform 1 to platform 6 because I was taking pictures of one of the station screens), at Elephant and Castle bus interchange (private property, no pictures), even outside Queen’s House at Greenwich Park, while on a portrait photoshoot! no comments .jpg) ProPhoto3 – a new version of a fantastic Wordpress template for professional photographers – has been officially released last week, and what an update! Together with other photographers, I’ve been beta-testing the new release throughout December, and was thoroughly impressed with the new functionality. What’s more Jared & Matt and the rest of the ProPhoto team were not just concerned with bug-fixing: they really listened to all our feedback and suggestions and made many feature requests part of the new release. I couldn’t be happier! 2 comments 
Ohhh god I love it! I want to upgrade!!!! 
Go and get it! Haha! |
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At least you’re a bit further with the moving thing, good luck with all that!
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Hi Antonina! I was again browsing in your blog (in the desperate need of smth positive on this rainy day… and your blog is always the right place to look for it:-) ) and I stumbled upon this amazing video I wish I had seen earlier. The song is so well chosen as it was written specifically for you
Reeeally enjoyed watching it – THANK YOU!