Odessa, Ukraine :: Cristina + Vitalie :: Another Long Post Warning...
Jul 31st | Ross Tanner
I decided to split my Odessa trip up into two, as when I had my blog photos, i just thought, darn too many, and being stubborn i didnt want to delete any :) So here is post 2! so forgive me.
I had never met Cristina or Vitalie before this trip, but these 2 are great, and a tonne of fun :) They are expecting their first baby in a few months so the shoot was based towards a couple and pregnancy shoot. Here are a few from the beach before Odessa:
Then to the beautiful Odessa for the real photo session:
I loved the alleys in Odessa...
Odessa's central park is rather beautiful and green!
We then stepped into the stefan cel mare of odessa, literally every bride and groom marrying on that day was here with us, so we just played it smooth :)
And finally we took a few photos at the port :)
Thanks again to both couples, it was good to catch up with friends and make new ones :) I hope you both enjoy the photos, as much as we did making them during the whole day, here is a last photo of us all together before we set back home to Chisinau :)
Odessa, Ukraine :: Lucia + Ghena :: Long Post Warning!!
Jul 31st | Ross Tanner
2 weeks ago I had a pretty busy crazy weekend, after finishing a wedding, a few hours later I hopped in the car with 2 awesome couples to hit up a full day photoshoot in Odessa.
After spending a drooling 4 hours at customs we finally got through into the Ukraine, and set off towards the black sea for some initial morning photos at the beach. Sadly the beach was slammed by nearly half of the Ukraine :) Thankfully we did find a tiny little spot where I took some snaps of the couples around 9 am.
After the beach, and getting our jeans covered in sand, we left for Odessa :) After indulging in some top sandwich I went off with the gorgeous Cristina and Vitalii, whilst Ghena and Lucia took a needed nap in the car. upon arrival we met Ghena all geared up for their turn :)
Lucia couldnt resist:
Making the underground and phone booths hot:
Sometimes cars work so good in photos :)
A nice policeman let us borrow his bike :)
Before we left, there was no point to leave Odessa without visiting the port, its like visiting Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower :)
Thanks for the great day guys, it was awesome!
CTC Interview + Published in Nunta Magazine
Jul 24th | Ross Tanner
This last 2 weeks has been filled with photography, and some very exciting news :)
Firstly, I want to congratulate Nadya and Sergey on their wedding, which was live on tv, which both myself and Sasha had the privilege to photograph. During a pause in the wedding, I had my first 5-10 minutes on live television for an interview on our wedding photography internationally and in Moldova. :) Here is a snap Sasha got of me whilst speaking to the presenters :)
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Sasha and Tanya :: Engagement Shoot :: Chisinau, Moldova
Jul 21st | Ross Tanner
Sasha and Tanya are a unique couple, they have so much love and fun for each other, and their photos will show how much fun they were together, and i truly cannot wait until their wedding in September, as it will be gorgeous.
Here are some of their engagement photos from the session! Once again guys thank you for the great shoot, me and Lesya really enjoyed it :)
The dip :)
Catching the last of the sunset through the buildings and trees
Some running...
We then went to a french cafe:
Thanks again to you both, can't wait for your wedding in September!
Fedya + Lena :: Pregnancy Portrait Session :: Chisinau Moldova
Jul 21st | Ross Tanner
It is always a privilege to photograph a couple in love, especially when they are expecting their first child. Fedya is also a photographer, and his beautiful wife Lena is expecting their first child any time now :) We had a quick session with the both of them to get some pregnancy couple photos before the baby arrived, so they had some memories together.
It was a great session, and if any of you know fedya, he is ALOT of energy and fun :) Together they are an amazing couple.
After walking across the whole park, we decided to have a little lie down :)
Thanks again to you both! I just want to congratulate you both.
Anna :: You + We Portrait Session :: Chisinau, Moldova
Jul 16th | Ross Tanner
Anna's a great friend of ours, and since it was her birthday not long ago I decided to make her a little present :) Anna's always a lot of fun to be around, and this was noe exception. We met up in the center, and it was getting pretty late, and the weather was pretty windy, and we walked a little and decided where we wanted to go. Usually I have small scouting missions to check and look for new places or something to suit the person/couple I photograph, but sadly I didn't have time this time, but we decided to head back to Anna's house, she got completely rekitted up in clothes for the shoot, and we went to a vineyard not far from her house. The nice guards let us in for one condition. A photo with their bright blue car :)
Anyway here are the photos from the shoot :)
A short series:
Anna on a sprint
We got Anna into the tree...
And I thought it appropriate also to get a different angle :)
Ghena & Lucia :: Wedding :: Chisinau & Capriana Moldova
Jul 03rd | Ross Tanner
:: Long Post Warning :) ::I love when you can call your clients "real friends", Lucia and Ghena are one of those amazing couples. From the first time we all met, munched on some pizza and talked about their wedding day, the plans, we knew it was going to be something special and incredible. Both Ghena and Lucia are beautiful, and they have great style. Their wedding was split over 2 days, first being at Capriana Monastry, and the second for their party at Casa Vino Restaurant in Chisinau.
Then to the ceremony outside:
The rings and the kiss
First dance and a hug to mom.
Releasing a pair of doves:
Bouquet:
Capriana Monastry for the Church Ceremony:
Day 2, preparation:
Lucia's beautiful shoes:
The restaurant, during speeches:
Then first dance, and some more dancing :)
And finally the flower toss and cake cutting:
Lucia and Ghena's 2 day wedding was full of so much fun, love and photos! Here is the slideshow from the day,
This is a short testimonial video after the wedding, and Lucia's preparation trailer at Salon Gorbachov by Vanya & Max. Below is a photo of Vanya doing their magic. :)
Ghena & Lucia's wedding testimonials! from Ivan on Vimeo.
More videos coming soon! Thank you again to you both!
