REBECCA & CONOR | Pre Wedding Shoot
REBECCA & CONOR | Pre Wedding Shoot
I had the pleasure to shoot at a striking rainforest location recently for Rebecca & Conor’s Pre Wedding photoshoot. The stunning deep colours of the forest really framed this couple beautifully. Please enjoy.
Uncle Bok's | Bar & Eatery
Unlce Bok’s in Crown Street Wollongong serves up a very unique fusion of international cuisines & a “Tipsy Tapas” & bottomless drinks on Saturday’s & Sunday’s. I had the pleasure to photograph the restaurant, a couple of dishes & drinks that are available at Uncle Bok’s. The decor & food style really tell a story. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
For menu & booking info follow this link: http://www.uncleboks.com.au/
LISA & DAVE |
Lisa & Dave said I do to a Wedding with a view at the beautiful Bulli Tops lookout. They were blessed with a beautiful sunny day & crystal clear blue skies. I’ll let the photos tell the rest of the story for you. Enjoy.
LISA & DAVE | Pre Wedding Shoot
What a pleasure it was working with both Lisa & Dave, their easy & care free attitude really made for a natural shoot. They booked in their wedding photography with us & received a free pre-wedding photoshoot. I believe that this is necessary as it give the couples a feel for what the day will be like in a casual & relaxed environment. No pressure, it’s just like a practice run.
BALLERINA PROJECT | Tori pt 2.
B A L L E R I N A P R O J E C T
Private portrait session w/ Tori part 2.
Ballerina location shoot merging balletic lines with Australia’s nature as a backdrop to create art.
To book in your private session contact me at dkolmin@gmail.com
FASHION PORTFOLIO | Emma Acret
Emma Acret is a sassy aspiring model & successful young stylist based between Sydney & New York.
We created the following fashion shoot for her modelling portfolio in the beautiful streets of Paddington.
Whether you are an aspiring model or are just looking to add to your portfolio you can book your next fashion shoot by contacting: dkolmin@gmail.com
MYSTICS | Tori pt. 1
Mystics w/ TORI
Private portrait session w/ Tori part 1.
A prime example of “less is more”: Nature combined with simplicity is the best recipe & always creates an effortless shot.
To book in your private session contact me at dkolmin@gmail.com
Katya Komarova | Designer Handbags
Katya Komarova | Published in Elegant Magazine
A behind the scenes look of an interesting fashion project I was involved in - invited by the talented Katya Komarova. Katya is an ex-professional model whom now designs & creates her own line of luxury leather handbags. Katya has banded together with Australian jewellery brand JaneJu to create a fusion of beautiful sterling silver jewellery handles which are the perfect juxtaposition complimenting Katya’s leather pieces.
The team on the day consisted of:
Models: Katya Komarova, Lenna H Holt, Eclair Sipang P
Designers: Katya Komarova | Handbags, Jane Ju | Jewellery, Eileen Kirby | Dress Designer
HMUA: Leora Bekk
You can view the final products below which were published in volume 62 of Elegant Magazine.
DESTINATION WEDDING | Cordoba, Spain
DESTINATION WEDDING | Cordoba, Spain
My wife & I recently arrived home from holidaying in Spain. I was invited to capture a special wedding in Cordoba, one of the oldest cities in Spain with their old traditions and rich culture.
Every wedding has something unique to share & every culture has their own traditions. It was an honour to photograph such a rare and special occasion.
Megan & Adam
MEGAN & ADAM’S WEDDING
Congratulations to not only the Bride & Groom but to the gorgeous little family they have become. Megan & Adam’s Wedding took place at the Panorama House on Bulli Tops overlooking spectacular views of the Illawarra. The wedding was a small an intimate affair bringing together family & friends with big hearts! Wishing them all the best for the next chapter of their lives!
CREATING, COOKING & CAPTURING
CREATING, COOKING & CAPTURING
Before the age of 20 I lived my life in Novosibirsk, Russia. My mother cooked every meal for me & she cooked every meal with love. In Russia, food is a vital part of every family & especially important in bringing everyone together. I believe food is as important to every culture, & there is a great sense of culture in all food.
When I moved from Russia alone, there was only myself to rely on. On my travels I met amazing friends from around the world. When I lived in Estonia I met one of my best friends, Andrea my then Italian roommate. He would share his family recipes with me & I became very interested in different culture & their ways of cooking. Andrea inspired my love of food & from then onwards whenever I travelled I would always seek new cultural food experiences.
My first question when retiring from ballet & moving to Australia was to my wife… “What should I do for work here?”, I was surprised to hear her answer wasn’t ballet & teaching related, “Just go to your favourite restaurant & show them how passionate your are about your cooking & food”.
That’s what I did, & here I am now.
Creating, cooking & capturing in the kitchen.
WOLLONGONG, MY NEW HOME | WINTER VIBES 2019
WOLLONGONG, MY NEW HOME | WINTER VIBES 2019
After a life of non-stop travel &back to back performances Wollongong seems to be the place I have “settled”. Never thinking I would ever settle & still not believing it, my new home brings a lot of comfort & for me although not much winter.
Being born in Siberia, Russia my idea of winter is knee high snow, the spine tingling scraping of ice off windshields in the morning, huge jackets & watching people walk depressively slow outside in the piercingly cold -30 degree weather. My new found home brings with it upbeat winter vibes: A fisherman in shorts by the ocean, a women walking a pack of dogs quite cheerfully in her short sleeve t-shirt, several people hurling themselves out of aeroplanes & the committed early birds jumping into the ocean pools every single morning. Wollongong’s winter is not winter, but I’m not complaining.
MBFWA 2019
MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK AUSTRALIA 2019
Carriageworks, MBFWA 2019
A unique & eccentric atmosphere where making contacts with other creatives was a breeze. I had the opportunity to work not only with these great people at fashion week, but have also been involved in projects outside of the event which I’m excited to share with you in the near future.
ELLA | Miss Teen Congeniality
I recently worked on a photo session with Ella, Miss Teen Congeniality. Ella, an aspiring young model was a pleasure to work with. This natural beauty has a promising future, enjoy a few extra shots below of our portrait session.
KIM & JOSH | Pre-Wedding Photoshoot | Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens, a first date location for engaged couple Kim & Josh. The pair radiated with warmth and friendliness, it was a joy to watch the two of them blossom in front of the lens with the occasional giggle at each others jokes. With the location being a special part of their history, there was no question we would create some magical moments during this Pre-Wedding photoshoot.
TRAINLIKEABALLERINA | Louisa Paterson | Manly, Australia
I recently had the opportunity to work and meet the talented beauty and brains behind TrainLikeABallerina, professional ballerina Louisa Paterson. She’s bright, bubbly & her positive energy rubs off on you the moment you meet her! The soon to be nutritionist is determined to inspire dancers & women globally as well as create an educational & supportive online community for girls, women & dancers.
Our photoshoot took place in Manly, Australia - the perfect location for a ballerina returning to her home country for a brief visit.
It’s only early days for this shining star, there’s no question whatsoever that she’s got a lot to give & I’m sure there’s much, much more to come!
Click HERE for TrainLikeABallerina online workouts on Louisa’s YouTube channel!
Watch this space: http://trainlikeaballerina.com
LAGOON RESTAURANT | Melbourne Cup
Food, fashion & fascinators! With glasses of bubbly flowing, the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant was the place to be for the Melbourne Cup 2018. What a privilege it was to photograph for this extravagant annual event. You can find more here.
PAIGE | portrait session | Oct 2018
Friday, 19th October 2018
Portrait session with Paige. Playing with lines and shadows as well as trying to bring out her strikingly blue eyes during this shoot. The weather turned out perfect, making it easy to capture and in the end there were too many photos to choose from. Enjoy the few I’ve picked out below.
