tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49980419905663752022024-02-08T07:59:09.975+02:00Passer DomesticusPolly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.comBlogger909125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-83594823845704475232019-08-26T19:18:00.000+03:002019-08-26T19:18:13.957+03:0017.08.2019I'm so happy to share this with you: possibly <i>my favourite photoshoot this summer!</i><br><br> When <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a> asked us to take photos of their new faces <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teddy.lindholm/" target="_blank"><b>Teddy</b></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vilmauvinen/" target="_blank"><b>Vilma</b></a> together, I was so thrilled with the idea because I had hardly ever worked with two models at the same time. Choosing the location was a no-brainer: we ended up once again in <i>Kallahdenniemi</i>, the perfect seaside location for the mood we were looking for!<br><br>
I really love the style that <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaseppala/" target="_blank"><b>Jessica</b></a> picked for this session — we only had one outfit per model, to make things a bit easier for Teddy and Vilma — it was only Teddy's first time posing and Vilma's second. We begun by taking separate portraits so, by the time they started posing together, Vilma and Teddy were more relaxed and did an excellent job!<br><br>
I'm truly happy with the results: the models look stunning, the light is exactly how I had imagined it and everyone had fun. <i>I want more photoshoots like this!</i>
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-45676776779185092022019-08-18T06:41:00.000+03:002019-08-18T06:41:31.453+03:0009.08.2019Since my family visited me in <b>Helsinki</b> for a few days, I was so happy to go on an extempore <a href="http://pollypasserdomesticus.blogspot.com/2019/05/26042019.html" target="_blank"><i>photoshoot with my dear sister</i></a> again!<br><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alinarolling/" target="_blank"><b>Alina</b></a> — by now officially my go-to <i>makeup artist</i> — joined us too and that resulted in a couple of hours spent chatting away with two of my favourite people ever.<br><br>
For the location, we decided to stay around <b>Katajanokka</b> — near my family's AirB&B: we found some nice brick buildings for backdrops and even flowers by the shore. Also, despite the threatening clouds, it didn't rain on us and the light was quite beautiful.<br><br>
How do you feel about these? To me it was just so lovely to have my family here, that I will always associate these photos with dear memories!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ukSjrgiAylIw0i4xdih8Ml6-mfRt6-1obojyS3xM7zRfvj6JIRyQ4PKMqwVGWFUjW2oisk80jieadYCQjyTKnkGIXh5G9vWCaUawQ4XBrDBLnExxODQKiE5tRqR-78ua7_DC_PnRaWju/s1600/03.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-18495784966388823192019-08-13T18:18:00.000+03:002019-08-13T18:18:18.078+03:0003.08.2019After a 2-weeks break, I was dying for a photoshoot! Having said that, taking a break is good from time to time: I got back with more energy and a fresh mind.<br><br>
Here in <i>Finland</i>, the beginning of <i>August</i> is the best time to leave town and go to the country: the colours of late summer are just perfect, if you ask me. For this session, our model was gorgeous <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tuomisiiri/" target="_blank"><b>Siiri</b></a> from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a>, while my dear friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alinarolling/" target="_blank"><b>Alina</b></a> took care of makeup and styling — I am going to involve Alina more and more, since I really love working with her.<br><br>
I'm really happy with the results: the field backdrops were perfect and so was the light. Also, we ended up spending a great afternoon together: all of us had a fun time, model included!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziSvnnOoHDNpgDvl4JW3Gq1r64LVBsyMsvnb2GdMpyAkLx9dqGalN8cyMpwyMxx7KpkSkmISnKuX2TKwpHlDyuiK-wZlnLFbHSvW54KrZ5rcWMyK6fDPX99dYoxA-XfJxoDF6GOHAM2a-/s1600/06a.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-84553615277423758662019-08-04T10:26:00.000+03:002019-08-04T10:26:38.126+03:0006.07.2019At the beginning of last summer, my dear friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alinarolling/" target="_blank"><b>Alina</b></a> and I decided to go to <b>Tallinn</b> for a <i>photoshoot</i>; we had so much fun together, we simply had to do it again!<br><br>
This year too, Alina arranged the photoshoot through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/e.m.a_model_management/" target="_blank"><b>E.M.A.</b></a> and got in contact with a lovely young model named <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maris_valdmees/" target="_blank"><b>Maris</b></a>. Alina took care of the styling and also the makeup, since she has recently started taking makeup courses — I must say she truly did a great job!<br><br>
We wanted a <i>folk mood</i>, so there was no question about it: <b>Kalamaja</b> had to be the backdrop — I love that neighbourhood so much, will I ever get tired of it? Everything worked out perfectly, even the weather turned for the best.<br><br>
I really love working and spending time with Alina: I hope our trips to Tallinn will happen more and more frequently!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzKOEQVYYTqv0Yoj7maEkmjOdPNdpl_7dij5YKOBj6p-3PQO9yJnsqp16us3zR7v5GxjndJLxTtaZf6M8gpbNE_WBcHUmiNBuVRLtlESOfBOyUoa9st2X2hj0ZWy3tQvi1NbLo87ZFvqB/s1600/05.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-21930230511269244052019-07-30T12:32:00.000+03:002019-07-30T12:32:11.231+03:0001.07.2019There's nothing better than leaving my desk job early to go out for an evening photoshoot!<br><br>
That Monday evening we met with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nannaadaa/" target="_blank"><b>Nanna</b></a>, our very first model from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a>. I love Nanna's style: her wardrobe is <i>classy and minimal</i>, so it works very well in a clean urban location. Last time we shot in Kaisa library, while this time around we decided to go for <i>Finlandia-tal</i>o.<br><br>
It was a very windy day, but the sky was clear and the light was nice. I especially like the second outfit; that yellow bikini top was the perfect pop of colour!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBETAlhi7lwvbtdO2gP7nCKOUnaNquv-B2eNaYV5FuQeU1x5Zf988BwjsVq5X-uZsM-VMp4Ay4qDxetokObb-mbQ39lbXqnrsTQaNvfsMpJanfw8JShfgi3gFasGKwzhlSaEZ3GvND8WN/s1600/05.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-17768214838906984922019-07-17T19:39:00.000+03:002019-07-17T19:39:36.495+03:0028.06.2019After several photo sessions in the nature, it's always good to go back to some <i>urban settings</i> for a change! I had never shot in <b>Merihaka</b> during the summer before, so it was about time to try it out. Any location is much better in the summer, don't you think?<br><br>
Once again through <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank">Onni agency</a></b> — and with the help of wonderful stylist <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaseppala/" target="_blank">Jessica</a></b> — we arranged a photoshoot with a new young model, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bettymariaaa/" target="_blank">Betty</a></b>. Despite being her first time posing professionally, Betty did really well! I especially like the photos we took at the end of the session, with her hair blowing in the wind and sparkling in the backlight.
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-40350048874271961002019-07-07T07:58:00.000+03:002019-07-07T07:58:00.442+03:0020.06.2019The evening before <i>Midsummer</i> I had the most perfect <i>photoshoot</i>!<br><br> Last time <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ch.ono/" target="_blank"><b>Chono</b></a> had posed for me was on a snowy day in January: 6 months after, this photoshoot couldn't have been more different. The sun was warm, the sky was blue and the grassy hills of <i>Suomenlinna</i> were covered in flowers.<br><br>
I had a lovely time with Chono strolling around the island and the photos turned out exactly how I wanted them to be! Which set do you prefer? The one on the rocks by the sea or the one on the grassy hills?
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4NXma7R8SSYdZykYL4ZWjWoN1woaR3AidOEDPDRrMG9A0X1esRVMxIFc9fjZsYAOIW_8hiXwUF3klvjGdIxVVwdMXuTirUwHxOfYZqoTEbl0cIyms8vVLf60Qo7ZG_Ws33kIUNZVN2ex/s1600/DSC_7276.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-83652992986341596792019-06-23T17:51:00.000+03:002019-06-23T17:51:35.439+03:0007.06.2019I can't believe <i>June</i> is already here! I wish I had more time to celebrate the beauty of these early summer evenings, but sadly my daily job has kept me really busy lately.<br><br>
I felt so happy when I finally got that Friday evening off for a photoshoot! This time around my model was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neeahassinen/" target="_blank"><b>Neea</b></a>, a gorgeous girl who had just started working with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni Agency</b></a>: her freckles are fantastic and so unique for Finland!<br><br>
To make the most of the evening light by the sea and to find some field flowers at the same time, we decided to go to <i>Seurasaari</i>. I am very satisfied with the first set, but I wish I had found more interesting flowery backdrops for the second. What do you think?
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-15412209789287054672019-06-04T19:01:00.000+03:002019-06-04T19:01:34.237+03:0025.05.2019I love it when the fields are full of flowers: it's the best time of the year to take photos in the nature! To celebrate the start of the blossoming season, I arranged an evening session in <i>Mustikkamaa</i> — the best locations don't always have to be the furthest away.<br><br>
This must have been one of my favourite photoshoots in a while: even though it was the first time posing for 15-year-old <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurmaija/" target="_blank"><b>Laura</b></a>, her stunning looks and her lovely and easy going personality made up for her lack of experience — one of the best young models I have ever worked with so far! I liked Laura's mum too, who spent her evening with us — given her daughter's young age.<br><br>
Once again, many thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a> and wonderful <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaseppala/" target="_blank"><b>Jessica</b></a>, who came up with two outfits on point! Which one is your favourite?<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmncpjP2GY-JnFnjR9ITaFlamJo0bzkKrIw0JGomL8CHLXdI_l2FvTZBhS4IjZ1Qo620nMa11hCJOQTSIc-4MgwnnZX-DrbeSM4wKonGr5aNmAiAdE2C0iCFKfsBzY5qQFPWQVpuKIJ1Jy/s1600/05b.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-78256776177260525822019-05-26T14:05:00.004+03:002019-05-26T14:05:37.314+03:0012.05.2019I have lost count on how many photoshoots we have done through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a>: I really appreciate how straightforward and easy going it is to work with them!<br><br>
Modeling for us this time around was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/micaelaseppala/" target="_blank"><b>Micaela</b></a>, who also happens to be the sister of our stylist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaseppala/" target="_blank"><b>Jessica</b></a>. It was lovely to see the two sisters working together; the atmosphere was very relaxed and we all had fun!<br><br>
Even though we took both sets in <i>Suvilahti</i>, they turned out to be very different: during the first part of our session the sky was overcast, but then the sun came out. I can't decide which set I like the most... Perhaps the one in the skate park? What do you think?
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLjgzchokr92I6_Vsi0HHmX9oHAopusi3_ZGV50QQHu7HEHnXSpOn_iQL7esytdfo56H-aFnFBvZ1rqU8IWliQflb_OThx383bVSYrdfWqe2g9OZGaEmYYZFb26dlcEoib2i7DbGW5ldm/s1600/05a.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-10878107874811588842019-05-19T13:12:00.000+03:002019-05-19T13:13:46.258+03:0005.05.2019It's again that time of the year when <i>Helsinki</i> gets <i>cherry blossoms</i>, so I couldn't possibly miss on the opportunity to take some flowery portraits. For the occasion, we arranged a photoshoot with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophie_mattsson/" target="_blank"><b>Sophie</b></a> — from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paparazzimodelmanagement/" target="_blank"><i>Paparazzi model agency</i></a>.<br><br>
For the second set, we decided to go for something completely different; we left the pink blossoms behind and headed to <b>Öljysäiliö 468</b> — a whitewashed oil silo by the sea. The blue sky and striking looking building made for a great minimal background. Which is your favourite set?
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFV5US8WKpyjiEdeyv4StRqCYF74mXRU7xBrWeyiEt8qs76yhfHjUP17Mv2D0V1g3wCoias3kDcKOWq2Xo6KWmcDs8fE2pl3rPxV2Wu5s3wZ3aHiCPOaU_9ztI_5gDDuhveRKW-vR8HPV/s1600/05b.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-32635633372771651102019-05-11T16:01:00.000+03:002019-05-11T16:01:39.164+03:0026.04.2019When I started taking photos <i>my sister was my very first model</i>. I remember a makeshift paper background propped against the wall at my family home. Many years have passed since then and my sister and I live in different countries now, so having her in front of my camera is very special to me.<br><br>
It makes me so happy when <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paperheartme/" target="_blank"><b>Emilia</b></a> can visit me in <b>Helsinki</b>! She spent a few days here and just boarded her flight home an hour ago. Despite the many years we have already spent apart, saying goodbye is hard every single time. Looking at these photos, though, makes me think about the lovely time we got to spend together and I'm grateful for that!<br><br>
She posed for me wearing my jeans and swimsuit on a peaceful Friday evening in <i>Mustikkamaa</i>. We biked there and back and had so much fun. She is a beautiful, sensitive and wonderful person and I am so proud to be her twin sister!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacopochiapparino/" target="_blank"><b>Jacopo</b></a> had the brilliant idea to use <i>Helsinki velodrome</i> as a location: it looked a bit eerie on such a cloudy day, but I think that made it even more special. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaseppala/" target="_blank"><b>Jessica</b></a> chose two retro sporty outfits, which looked perfect on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beelindae/" target="_blank"><b>Belinda</b></a> — our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><i>Onni agency</i></a> model that day. Overall a very successful photoshoot: check out more photos on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><i>my Instagram</i></a> too!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyDnckEKfOAyPDPNaxS82-ryAYIRIsaklZv3WxJXK8WNtywYRD9iuxFYQxyiH5VOcKvcaAA-w8vktBjcAhNBLkz96yEtM-lwseLe4uBO7OB2X1FhxO9y-kU4td-TuCF8ItiIjhO-zpOvJi/s1600/05b.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-26271561616593363092019-05-01T16:04:00.000+03:002019-05-01T16:04:42.617+03:0013.04.2019As much as I love having new people in front of my camera, going on a <i>photoshoot with a close friend</i> is always nice — especially when that close friend is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alinarolling/" target="_blank"><b>Alina</b></a>! Alina has posed for me multiple times and we seem to be clicking well together not just as friends, but also as photographer and model. Also, she has been <i>experimenting with styling</i> lately and has chosen some great looks for our photo session!<br><br>
The weather was quite gloomy that day and the location we were originally planning to use turned out to be overcrowded due to some city event. Thankfully though, I thought about going back to the rooftop of <b>REDI shopping center</b> — I hadn't been there since January. This time around there wasn't any snow and the whole roof was accessible and offered plenty of interesting backdrops.<br><br>
I'm especially happy with the results because I was able to experiment a lot with <i>in action shots</i>, thanks to <b>my new Z6</b> — so much faster and precise than my Df — and to Alina's willingness to run and jump around for me. It was a really fun afternoon!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-55389350575717626972019-04-24T17:18:00.000+03:002019-04-24T17:18:20.927+03:0007.04.2019 <b>This was a very special photoshoot: the first with my new Nikon Z6!</b><br> I can't believe more than 3 and half years have passed since I started shooting digital. My dear Nikon Df has served me well and it wasn't until a few weeks ago I started thinking about upgrading my gear. Even though it wasn't a light-hearted decision — the Nikon Z6 is an expensive camera and it comes with a new lens mount — I am happy I finally made up my mind and decided to go for it! As for the glass, I chose to start with purchasing the <b>Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.8 S</b>, as I still believe the 50 mm to be the most versatile lens.<br>I am very excited to see what this <i>new Nikon Z6 era</i> will bring!<br><br>
Once again through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a> and with wonderful stylist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaseppala/" target="_blank"><b>Jessica Seppälä</b></a>, this time around we decided to shoot in <i>Lauttasaari</i> — an island full of big rocks with a scenic city backdrop. The model was gorgeous <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebekkasukselainen/" target="_blank"><b>Rebekka</b></a>.<br>
Even though the light conditions were quite difficult — clear sky and harsh sunlight — I am so impressed with the results! The Z6 did an excellent job in <i>backlight situations</i> and I could do some <i>drastic crops</i> too because of the resolution — so much higher than in the Df.
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Z6</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S</b></blockquote>
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This time around I got to work with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaseppala/" target="_blank"><b>Jessica</b></a> — <i>a talented stylist</i> who did an incredible job to collect some beautiful pieces of clothes that perfectly fit the mood we were after — and with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veramarivirta/" target="_blank"><b>Veramari</b></a> — <i>a gorgeous young model</i>. Once again, I must thank <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a>!<br><br>
I enjoyed that Saturday morning so much, everything went smoothly: the weather was warm enough, the sky was just the right amount of overcast and both Jessica and Veramari did an <i>excellent job</i>. How do you like the result?
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>AF-s Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqAQtl8Bv78sDawUB9zvAruduAMb1_dUsQgqCtOD4yNawBhxEALKIO5Jp6qp2irkGtlov_Y2E55zb3cxJIIWxNtyn4r7Ld2fKsS5Qkfme3dT0HoZqMoCmEt5Pv7v1-BWRwT_tpkc-roAJ/s1600/05a.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-76935174502021551962019-04-07T09:29:00.000+03:002019-04-07T09:29:34.777+03:0024.03.2019Yet another great <i>photoshoot<i></i></i> arranged through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a>: it's a pleasure working with them! I'm planning to do many more now that <i>spring</i> has finally arrived in Helsinki!<br><br>
This time I met <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havoc.vilma/" target="_blank"><b>Vilma</b></a> in <i>Kalasatama</i>, a neighbourhood of <i>Helsinki</i> which has been under redevelopment for the past few years. I thought the new playground and the modern buildings in the backdrop would make for a cool location, don't you agree?<br><br>
It was a very pleasant afternoon: despite the strong wind, we managed to take several good shots and I loved Vilma's outfit, which she has styled herself!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>AF-s Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ploQRCrafIzeOSXDkDgE-6mtSnYLTpjw00axG1uSlzVmwO_MC3eghn7f2tKy0kBIQp2u8KsM9HDW4S2ygCbmhkZ7DkfCGPPFSOkxtXWo2GayzQSI28wAZatFKgBErUxJfVKEZ4ZP21ja/s1600/06.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-28007275453305122902019-03-25T10:34:00.000+02:002019-03-25T10:34:27.689+02:0009.03.2019After <a href="http://pollypasserdomesticus.blogspot.com/2019/01/12012019.html" target="_blank"><i>shooting in Oodi</i></a> and being so happy with the results, I simply had to try my luck in another public library. Fortunately, in <i>Helsinki</i> there is no shortage of cool looking libraries; one of them is <b>Kaisa-talo</b> — the university library just a few-minute walk from our home.<br><br>
That day the weather was on our side: the wind kept the afternoon sky clear, so a magnificent light filtered through the big windows of Kaisa-talo. The light is such an important factor for my photos to look right.<br><br>
Our model this time was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nannaadaa/" target="_blank"><b>Nanna</b></a> — whom we got in touch with through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onni.agency/" target="_blank"><b>Onni agency</b></a>. Working with Nanna was wonderful: she was perfect in front of the camera and such a pleasant person too. I felt immediately at ease with her!<br><br>
I'm truly happy with these photos and the overall shooting left me feeling completely satisfied with the way I performed — which doesn't happen often. <i>I'm so grateful for this day!</i>
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>AF-s Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G</b></blockquote>
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I was very happy that <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ch.ono/" target="_blank"><b>Chono</b></a> — a beautiful Helsinki-based young model from <i>Zambia</i> — had agreed to pose for us! The contrast between the snow flakes and Chono's skin tone is so striking that it makes these photographs very powerful, don't you agree? I really hope to be able to shoot with Chono again, perhaps on a warmer day next time!
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<i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikon 105mm f/2 DC</b></blockquote>
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I had never considered <a href="https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autotalo" target="_blank"><i>Autotalo</i></a> as a location for a photoshoot before, but the lobby turned out to be easily accessible and quiet. There wasn't much for us to work with, though we made the most of it; the staircase was especially interesting.<br><br>
Shooting with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marjanandre/" target="_blank"><b>Marjana</b></a> once again was lovely. Since last summer, she has signed up for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paparazzimodelmanagement/" target="_blank"><i>Paparazzi Model Management</i></a> and getting more experienced. I'd love to work with her more often!
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<i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikon 105mm f/2 DC</b></blockquote>
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<i>Many thanks to Maleek!</i> He was professional but also down-to-earth and easy to talk to. I don't usually arrange shooting with guys, but this was a very pleasant experience which truly makes me want to have more men in front of my camera!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>AF-s Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G</b></blockquote>
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<b>P.S.</b> During our shooting, an elderly lady was coming down an ice-covered staircase, but Maleek offered to help her and carried the trolley all the way down for her. There should be more people like Maleek, don't you think so too?Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-10095618335991067962019-02-19T09:19:00.000+02:002019-02-19T09:19:43.089+02:0002.02.2019The <i>Helsinki city theatre</i> <b>Kaupunginteatteri</b> is certainly one of the most beautiful locations I have ever shot in! Even if only a five-minute walk from home, I had never been inside the building but I had always admired the marble staircase through the big windows.<br><br>
It was actually Jacopo's idea to use the hall of the theatre as a location for one of our shootings. We both decided that <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heidijanika/" target="_blank"><b>Heidi</b></a> would have been the perfect model because of her impeccable taste; in fact her pastel colour suit was classy and yet very original — I loved it!<br><br>
I am really happy with the results! Even if at the beginning I was overwhelmed by the grandeur of the location, I eventually managed to take several good shots. I hope you will like them as much as I do — you can see more on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a>.<br><br>
<b>Many thanks to Helsinki Kaupunginteatteri and to Heidi, of course!</b>
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<i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>Nikon 105mm f/2 DC</b></blockquote>
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I only shot inside <b>Helsinki metro</b> once last year, so I thought I could give it another try. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/badgalsara/" target="_blank"><b>Sara</b></a> — a lovely model with a pixie haircut I met through my friend Riim — agreed to come and pose for me. It was a fun photoshoot and Sara was very professional, but I'm not too keen on the artificial light of the metro stations. What do you say?
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>AF-s Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G</b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pollybalitro/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAPxjpUwK4NNldBKHwhlEshslZJs5eluYb3g5u7sAiQbnn0WXoSGzAxzgossUjZHohNFGJQDq5zVCnRbhmJfMK0tH19qm-Ky3Vh2oqvqW1BRPNH0sMf1kYk8VKzuT0Qu-GeySXV9e3J1r/s1600/04.jpg" width="640" /></a>Polly Balitrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844049070361958160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998041990566375202.post-12863147191823317412019-01-30T18:30:00.000+02:002019-01-30T18:29:27.034+02:0012.01.2019<i>The first photoshoot of 2019</i> was a special one! <b>Oodi</b>, the new Helsinki public library, has finally opened and it is every bit as grand as I was expecting it to be. With my dear friends <a href="https://www.instagram.com/riimmua/" target="_blank"><b>Riim</b></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristovedenoja/" target="_blank"><b>Kristo</b></a>, we arranged a shooting on an early Saturday morning: Riim was to be the model, while Kristo and I were going to be behind our cameras.<br><br>
Even though indoor shooting in crowded public spaces is not something I'm very confident with, I have managed to produce a few photographs that I'm quite proud of! The morning light filtering through the big windows of Oodi was certainly helpful, as it felt almost like shooting outdoors. What do you think of these? I would like to shoot more <i>architectural portraits</i> this year!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lens</i> <b>AF-s Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G</b></blockquote>
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Our plan was to go to the rocky beach in <b>Suomenlinna</b>, but unfortunately the wind was too strong for us to get too close to the sea: not only it was unbearably cold, but it was almost impossible to stand. I have to remind myself that Suomenlinna is a no-go when there's a gale!<br><br>We ended up shooting in the least windy spot we managed to find on the island: at least the <i>December sunlight</i> was very beautiful and that made for some decent shots. What do you think? I hope I will be able to meet Laura again for a longer session on a warmer day!
<blockquote><i>Camera</i> <b>Nikon Df</b><br />
<i>Lenses</i> <b>AF-s Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G & Nikon 135mm f/2 DC</b></blockquote>
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