She had strong opinions on politics and was very involved in populist causes. Valentine’s mother, Valentina Bergman (1846–1924), was an accomplished pianist who composed operas and who had also helped her husband complete his last works. Although he had good connections with the ruling elite, Alexander was well known for his volatile personality. His father, Alexander Serov (1820-1871), was an upper class lawyer who became recognized as a music critic and composer. The background and life of Valentin Serov (1865-1911) exemplified the transition of Russian culture and art from the age of realism to Russia’s Silver Age. Portrait of M.Ya.Simonovich," 1888, oil on canvas, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. Through a combination of her creative expression and commercial prowess, she helps brands and people to connect with their audiences using her signature cinematic and conceptual style.Īs an extension of her personal philosophy, Julia strives to collaborate and partner with people who are committed to elevating the status of gender equality, social justice and female empowerment within the creative industry and beyond.Ĭlients have included Puma, Superdry, Channel4, The British Library and others."Sunlit Girl. Subsequently, in 2015, a book was published on the same topic by German-publisher, Asso Verlag. Her ‘16 Bars Project', a critical examination of the penal system in Germany, was recognised and awarded by The Guardian in 2014. She works across advertising, music and reportage, always focusing on the human element. With several scholarships under her belt, she is now based in London, working between Germany and the UK. She studied Photography Design at Berlin's iconic Lette Verein and earned a Master’s in Photography at the renowned Goldsmiths, University of London. Julia Schönstädt is an award-winning, portrait photographer and video director from Berlin.
Julia Schönstädt LSP Trainer - Professional Photographer Umit continues to photograph every day with passion and her fashion portraits have been published in multiple magazines. She has been teaching at different places since then and recently joined LSP family. In 2017, her creative path steered into teaching and gave her many opportunities to reinvest in her photography. Her photographs depicting an imagined reality and lost memories are shown in exhibitions with her fellow classmates during her studies.Īfter graduating from her MA in Photographic Studies at Westminster University in 2014, she has worked as a baby, children and family portrait photographer with a private company for 2.5 years. Here, she found her interest in conceptual photography and produced work focusing on memory. In 2012, she moved to London to attend post-graduate studies. It was then she studied Fashion Photography at London School of Media, Film and TV. Her early work was mainly focused on portraiture with a keen interest in fashion. Her journey with photography started over ten years ago when she was studying journalism. Umit Zeytincioglu is a Cypriot photographer who specializes in fashion and portrait photography. Umit Zeytincioglu LSP Trainer - Professional Photographer He lives in London with his partner, and their Cocker Spaniel dog, 'Flick'. His prints are held in private collections Worldwide. Mark is also the recipient of an Association of Photographers 'Merit' award for his fine art print of 'The Card Players', which was exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery in London,Īnd at the prestigious Noorderlicht Photography Festival in The Netherlands. The diversity in his subject matter has led to him being commissioned by a wide range of clients including Conde Nast's 'AD', The London Evening Standard, L'Oreal, Nike, and The Sunday Times' Style Magazine. He then graduated to photographing actors and models portfolio pictures, which eventually led to regular editorial and corporate assignments in Europe and the US. He began his career by assisting several leading advertising photographers in the UK, which served to be his apprenticeship. Born in London, his portfolio includes fashion/beauty, interiors, portrait, and travel work. Mark has been shooting professionally since the mid 1990s. Mark York LSP Trainer - Professional Photographer