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INTERNATIONAL MODEL SKAISTE GARNEVICIUTE

Sallida | 13. March 2017 | Models

International Model Skaiste Garneviciute

Skaiste is an international model that was born in Lithuania; she has traveled the world and built a strong career as an International Model. She was always a creative woman, with an interest in science, art, and human behavior. We had the opportunity to talk to her to know, how her career as a model started and discover more about her.

Where were you born and what was your pre-model life like?

I do not associate myself with the place I was born. I just don’t believe in borders between the countries. However, I was born in a small village in Lithuania. But, I do not live there for a long time so I'm doing modeling in different parts of the world. And...My life was always colorful before modeling and during my career. Normally before I use to be interested in many different things like science, art, neuroscience, philosophy, nature, human behavior, psychology, nutrition, and so on, and now I'm developing these things more.

How have you been discovered?

People who were in my environment at that stage of my life offered me to send some pictures to the modeling agencies. So I did it.

When did you decide to become a model?

I decided when I felt it was the right time.

What has been one of your favorite career experiences so far?

The favorite experience? For me, there is no favorite, best, or worse experiences. What I simply consider the greatest moments were when the genuine creativity was expressed, as well as honest and humanistic effort was put into the work. The most memorable experiences were those when all the team was working together united when each feels comfortable and able to confide in each other, which leads to fruitful teamwork and spirit. And the results always are honest.

Did you have an interest in modeling for fashion before starting as a model?

Before starting as a model I was always interested in creative work and results. For example, artistic pictures that had been taken during the photoshoot. Honest creativity and arts just amaze me always.

What advice would you pass along to those starting in the business?

I do not like giving simple advises or just to say something for saying. The only thing I would offer in this case – is to be yourself, be strong and always developing.

You have become successful for many reasons. What do you think the top few are?

First of all, we have to reconsider what does it mean to be successful. In my opinion and following logical reservations, humanity/world does not need successful people because of most of the time that success it too materialistic. Moreover, as most of us would agree that materialism leads to the destruction of our home, nature, and our human race. The most important is developing yourself and our human qualities, reeducate yourself continually, never stop learning. We should not allow our egos to overcome us.

I think it is important to develop sensitivity and empathy at the needed moments. This is one of the most important things in life.

Which is the ultimate goal of your career?

There can be many goals, or there can be just one goal. It changes throughout the time but most importantly is that those goals should be noble and brought positive advantages not only for yourself but as well as for others. If you don’t mind, I will keep those goals to myself for the moment.

To know more about Skaiste, please visit: Skaite Garneviciute

Photo credits:

@Antonioydanielphoto

@Patricioroldan mua @maria_paz_urra_

@Aníbal_Toro mua: Isaac stylist: @rodaguilera

@noliprovoste mua: @castromakeup stylist: @estebanaparicio

@danielyantoniophoto

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER BOGDAN TEODOROV

Sallida | 7. March 2017 | Photographers

Romanian Fashion Photographer

Bogdan Teodorov is a Rumanian Fashion photographer. When he was 17, he started to work as a graphic designer for the advertising department of the local tv station. In 2006 he starts taking pictures to follow his passion. From the beginning, he worked with professional models, as he was also in charge of a model agency in Romania.

4 years ago he made his own studio and started to do more work for clients like Amanda diVelli Bridal, Modaverse, Green Atelier by Cristina David, Cielle Couture, Sevda Jewelry, Claudio Bassi, Adora Sposa.

So far his editorials were featured in magazines from Europe, USA, Canada and Asia, like Eluxe Magazine, Elegant Magazine, Trend Prive Magazine, Hacid Magazine, HUF Magazine, One Coast Magazine, Rude Magazine, Nord Magazine, Ellements Magazine, Jute Magazine, Remark Magazine, City Life, Zodiac Magazine.

For those who don't know you, tell us about yourself

I am Bogdan Teodorov. I started taking pictures in 2006 as a passion. From the very beginning, I had worked with professional models, as I also have been in charge of a modeling agency in Romania and I was shooting for their books. In 2013 I made my own studio and started to work with clients. I do fashion campaigns, lookbooks, beauty and editorial.

Were you educate in photography, or are yourself taught?

I am a self-taught photographer. But in 2015 I attended Photography & Fashion Course in Milano at Istituto Italiano di Fotografia. New experiences are giving you new perspectives.

What camera do you use most of the time?

Most of my time I use Canon 5DS which is a great camera.

Which photo are you currently most proud of?

My favorite one I did recently is the image from the cover of One Coast Magazine. I say this because my theme Nomad was greatly staged by my team Camelia Tugearu, Corina Tudor, Andra Teodorov, and Serap Ismail. Also, the wardrobe fitted very well. It was shot in a rocky place with natural light to have a better feeling.

Comparing where you are now with where you are when you first started, what could you has done differently to get to where you are sooner?

I would start earlier, like on 17^th to have more time to develop. Maybe I could have been found in other markets. It is important to have the energy to grow, and a younger age makes you adapt faster.

You’ve clearly worked with a wide range of models, what tips can you recommend to people looking to expand their portfolio?

First, you have to understand what you want to do, create a mood board and sent it to a modeling agency. They will give you choices with their new faces that need pictures. Try to choose the best one for your idea even is maybe less experienced. Fresh models have a great desire to grow just like you.

Describe a typical shoot.

I typically shoot starts with the idea even it is a client, an editorial or a test. With the idea, I start to make a mood board so everybody from my team understands what we have to do. If you have a fashion stylist, you will have a good wardrobe if not you have to search for them to match the mood board. You choose the model for it. With all these, I create my setup and I wait for the hair and makeup to be done. Then is just about creativity and experience. If you know what you have to do it is easy and takes less time for everybody.

Favorite accessory?

I team up with my wife. I have more time to shoot, and she retouches most of them. It is good that we both like what we are doing. It is hardly alone mostly when you have liked 7 consecutive days of photoshoots. You do not have time to retouch a lot. In those situations, we work full power J. We both have Wacom’s but we got back to the mouse.

Who would you like to work with most?

I love to work with all my team. We do it together for some time, and we know exactly what we have to do.

Favorite photography book?

I am a visual person I do not read books about it.

To know more about Bogdan please visit: Bogdan Teodorov

SWEDISH PHOTOGRAPHER KIM BLOMQVIST

Sallida | 24. February 2017 | Photographers

Swedish Photographer Kim Blomqvist

Kim Blomqvist is a Swedish photographer; she was born and raised in a little fishing village on the southeast coast of Sweden. She grew up with her grandmother and grandfather who had a house right by the ocean. When she was 8 years old she sat on the beach one summer's eve and looked out over the water. She turned to her grandmother and said that one day she would go across to that big country in the west. 11 years later she sold my apartment for 8000 Swedish crowns and bought a ticket for 7500 skr and left. She stayed away 14 years, enjoying the warmth, the hospitality the multicultural, the multilingual, the place that came to shape her; Miami. She is a restless soul but she tries to put it to good use and let it be her driving force. She was once asked if she considered having reached her goals; her answers were no and I never will because as soon as I reach one I set up another - that to me is living!

Were you educate in photography, or are you self taught?

Aside from reading a few photography books, no I am not educated in photography. Instead, I have studied pictures, watched tons of programs involving photography and from that developed a clear sense of what I want to create when behind and in front of the camera, what I feel I can bring to the field and above all; finding the feeling; the soul of every picture I take.