Reflections through the lens http://blog.alexkotlik.com It's all about life and love Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:54:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Western Union headquarters http://blog.alexkotlik.com/2013/04/western-union-headquarters-interior/ http://blog.alexkotlik.com/2013/04/western-union-headquarters-interior/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:54:45 +0000 admin http://blog.alexkotlik.com/?p=1265 architectural interior design photography of Western Union headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

main visitor’s area / lounge

architectural design photography of Western Union headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

terrace / outdoor lounge with the view of Bryant park and New York City library

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in studio portrait of Cory, actor and model

]]> http://blog.alexkotlik.com/2013/03/headshot-young-actor/feed/ 0 black and white self-portrait http://blog.alexkotlik.com/2013/03/black-and-white-self-portrait/ http://blog.alexkotlik.com/2013/03/black-and-white-self-portrait/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:40:48 +0000 admin http://blog.alexkotlik.com/?p=1250 Self-portrait photograph in b&w against 100% pure white background. Focus on the eyes

Sometimes you have to do a self-portrait – they say it’s a very good exercise for any photographer to get to the other side.

This time I had another reason – simply didn’t have any model on hands and wanted to try this black and white high-contrast approach.

I think I did pretty good actually ;)

But wife disagreed and said that I’m absolutely not like this portrait because I’m soft and smiley :)

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portrait of a cute 6 months old boy posing on white background

Wanted to try a cinemagraph for the very first time and Anton seemed to be the perfect subject for that :)

We placed him on the backdrop and he started his usual crawling, push-ups and swinging standing on all fours :) But then he suddenly relaxed and took this painterly modelling pose. We were quite stunned as he was quietly smiling at us and gently playing with his hand.

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Smiling happily

In-studio portraiture of a boy laughing. Laying on white surface with his arms and legs stretched out

I can fly :) !!!

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Studio portrait of a boy

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Portrait of a Newborn boy in a basket on white fur

portrait of a newborn boy sleeping with hands on his cute cheeksnewborn boy on white fur throw, cloud dreams

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Contemporary photo portrait of a classic soprano singer

Repose Chamber Music

I always enjoy working with creative people, and this time was no exclusion!

Portrait of a young woman by piano

Classic soprano singer

Outdoor portrait photo session of a New York soprano singer

And since I liked Lianna’s idea very much I want to quote her opening statement for the project:

“This summer I have been building an exciting new project. I am happy to announce the launch of Repose, which presents chamber music exclusively for private events at smaller venues. I am reinvigorating the age-old salon concert for a modern audience, bringing people together to experience music in the comfort of their living rooms, among friends and loved ones. And Repose is just the right type of entertainment for occasions like senior birthdays, retirement parties, and fundraisers.

As a mother and as a Sabbath-observant singer, I’ve been dreaming of a flexible, low-pressure approach to my singing that could operate on my schedule. Repose allows me to do what I love most, exploring and presenting repertoire that inspires, uplifts, and educates.
I’m launching Repose with some standard concerts “for sale,” with the hopes to later expand my programming to include more niche interests, like a concert of music by woman composers, Jewish art song, and other themed offerings. There are so many ways to get creative here.
If you or someone you know would be interested in booking a concert with Repose, please be in touch and help me spread the word!
You can read more at the Repose website, and be sure to like Repose on Facebook :-)
Many thanks and best wishes,
Lianna “
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Take off

Boy running along water with a blue towel as air-plane wings

Flying over the beach

It was a windy day on Fire Island and you would want to fly against that wind, I’m quite sure. It was real fun! I clearly remembered myself being a boy and doing the same :) Unfortunately I didn’t have ocean around.

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Portrait of Mariko MiyazakiMariko in a piano store, Manhattan, NYC

Young piano player sitting at a piano, photographed on a black background

Mariko in a piano store, Manhattan, NYC

Portrait of young piano musician

Portrait on a bridge in Central Park, New York City

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