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(original @ sonjalekovic)

(original @ sonjalekovic)

Couple of months ago I photographed Dirk-Jan Visser, news and documentary photographer from Netherlands. He was in Belgrade, leading the World Press Photo workshop. This year he was selected to be one of 12 photographers (chosen from 179 pre-selected nominees) participating in Joop Swart Masterclass, held each year by the World Press Photo. The aim of the Masterclass is to “bring together some of the most experienced individuals in photojournalism with 12 young, promising photographers so that they can share and pass on their knowledge and experience.” You can see all photographers here, and Dirk-Jan’s page here. It’s interesting that, due to very short time we had to produce the picture, we ended up retouching it in a bar at main square in Belgrade! Cool!

Couple of months ago I photographed Dirk-Jan Visser, news and documentary photographer from Netherlands. He was in Belgrade, leading the World Press Photo workshop.

This year he was selected to be one of 12 photographers (chosen from 179 pre-selected nominees) participating in Joop Swart Masterclass, held each year by the World Press Photo. The aim of the Masterclass is to “bring together some of the most experienced individuals in photojournalism with 12 young, promising photographers so that they can share and pass on their knowledge and experience.”

You can see all photographers here, and Dirk-Jan’s page here.

It’s interesting that, due to very short time we had to produce the picture, we ended up retouching it in a bar at main square in Belgrade! Cool!

Roma kids project about to begin…

Last couple of days I was trying to figure out exactly how to start that Roma-kids project I mentioned a while ago. Some conceptual issues are still bugging me, while I try to collect all the equipment I need. Not to mention their settlement under the Gazella bridge will be dislocated (read: buldozed) in next few days! I must react quickly.

I have definitely decided to go for slide film, medium format—6x7 cm (bye-bye money savings!). Apart from the kids dressed in their best outfits, I’ll try to portrait their parents too, and possibly get that “displacement” context with the different backgrounds. At first there’s bridge in the back, and all the hand-made carton “houses” (their current living space), then stuff being moved / crushed in the back (possibly with their angry/sad faces), and then the new metal containers (new, “sterile” homes).

I hope this will all work out.
Or maybe I shouldn’t tell you all this stuff? :-)

Marija of Abonos band, portrait with a guitar. I think I should forward this to the guitar manufecturer, they might like it. Oh, who wouldn’t? *innocent*

Marija of Abonos band, portrait with a guitar. I think I should forward this to the guitar manufecturer, they might like it. Oh, who wouldn’t? *innocent*

I just love pixels! :-) Even used to do some pixel art back in highschool. Now that I’m a photographer, this might be a good alternative to pixel-by-pixel drawings. I’d love to see how this looks printed on large format Cibachrome, or even backlit, that would be just awesome. Might try that out one day…

I just love pixels! :-) Even used to do some pixel art back in highschool. Now that I’m a photographer, this might be a good alternative to pixel-by-pixel drawings.

I’d love to see how this looks printed on large format Cibachrome, or even backlit, that would be just awesome. Might try that out one day…

Roma kids portrait update. This girl looked rather strange, a bit frightened but still in a mood for posing. Arms crossed like that could mean ‘defense’, and looking at the environment… well, it just confirms the emotion, at least for me. The huge billboard in the background strikes me the most, almost giving that ‘red-light-district’ atmosphere. Then I look at her ‘protecting’ her stomach… What’s your impression?

Roma kids portrait update. This girl looked rather strange, a bit frightened but still in a mood for posing. Arms crossed like that could mean ‘defense’, and looking at the environment… well, it just confirms the emotion, at least for me. The huge billboard in the background strikes me the most, almost giving that ‘red-light-district’ atmosphere.

Then I look at her ‘protecting’ her stomach…
What’s your impression?

Portrait of a boy from the Roma settlement in Belgrade. I feel like the whole setting here goes very well with his character—the lighting, his haircut, shorts and the background—creating a very positive atmosphere, which is indeed how I remember him. Click to see all Roma Kids photos.

Portrait of a boy from the Roma settlement in Belgrade. I feel like the whole setting here goes very well with his character—the lighting, his haircut, shorts and the background—creating a very positive atmosphere, which is indeed how I remember him.

Click to see all Roma Kids photos.

Another gypsy girl portrait from under the Gazela bridge in Belgrade. Different from the previous one, this girl has that ‘exotic’ look in her eyes, which is also reflected on her dress, her posture, the background and the overall purplish tone.

Another gypsy girl portrait from under the Gazela bridge in Belgrade. Different from the previous one, this girl has that ‘exotic’ look in her eyes, which is also reflected on her dress, her posture, the background and the overall purplish tone.

Portrait of a girl from Roma settlement under Gazela bridge in Belgrade. This is the first picture in series of portraits of Roma children. I hope to capture the image they have about themselves. I want to let them pose, to ask them to put on their most favorite clothes, makeup, or whatever. To give them a chance to create that image, as the opposite of me sneaking and stealing my own. We’ll see how far this will go…

Portrait of a girl from Roma settlement under Gazela bridge in Belgrade. This is the first picture in series of portraits of Roma children. I hope to capture the image they have about themselves. I want to let them pose, to ask them to put on their most favorite clothes, makeup, or whatever. To give them a chance to create that image, as the opposite of me sneaking and stealing my own.

We’ll see how far this will go…

Portfolio update! (click-through) Few days ago I had a chance to work with Abigail, a model from London. She likes alt- kind of thing, so we quickly got along and did a relatively short shoot on a very hot day in Belgrade. These photos were shot in a winery near Port of Belgrade. It is located underground, so the walls are actually like of a cave. Very cool :) A bottle of excelent wine is about 3.5 euros. I mean, 1 liter bottle! The owner of the winery was very kind to let us shoot inside, and the whole atmosphere was very positive. Plus, Abi and Willy got another bottle for the trip (with about 1/3 gratis!). Am I talking too much about wine? :-)

Portfolio update! (click-through)

Few days ago I had a chance to work with Abigail, a model from London. She likes alt- kind of thing, so we quickly got along and did a relatively short shoot on a very hot day in Belgrade. These photos were shot in a winery near Port of Belgrade. It is located underground, so the walls are actually like of a cave. Very cool :)
A bottle of excelent wine is about 3.5 euros. I mean, 1 liter bottle! The owner of the winery was very kind to let us shoot inside, and the whole atmosphere was very positive.

Plus, Abi and Willy got another bottle for the trip (with about 1/3 gratis!).

Am I talking too much about wine? :-)