Utuinenko

I cannot remember a time when photography wasn't part of my life somehow. When I was a child my late father showed me photographs from his business trips, as he was a sea captain and his work took him all around the world and for long periods of time. It felt incredible to flip through his photo albums and wrap my mind around concepts such as capturing a memory on a photograph, how does a camera work, how big the world is. Getting together with him always meant seeing new photos and hearing the stories behind them.

I got my first camera when I was 14 or 15. A cheap Canon compact camera that fit on the palm of my hand. It was a piece of garbage but it got me hooked.

I've never studied photography or any other arts for that matter but over the years I've photographed pretty much everything imaginable. I've done a little commercial product photography, even spent few years shooting weddings. My personal favorite genre? Without a doubt nature :D

Right now photography is my safe space and comfort zone. I run to it when I need space to breathe. On a bad day it's my reason to get dressed and go out. It's my crutch, my shield and the only constant thing in my life.

I tend to keep my shots pretty natural. No gimmicks, no weird filters, no AI. I use Lightroom for editing and managing and would recommend it to anyone.

Thanks for dropping by, I hope you like the things I see.

-Ida