Lovestory Pregnancy Announcement Among the Sunflowers
Alina Veksler
2025-9-16
Now that the gallery is delivered, I can't help but look back at this shoot with so much joy. When Cura first reached out with her ideas... Read more
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Festive Nostalgia: Cinematic Portraits at Clark County Fair
Alina Veksler
2025-9-16
What could be more movie-like than a county fair? The sights, the colors, the hum of excitement—it's festive, nostalgic, and brimming with... Read more
Stargazing by Mt. Hood and shooting portraits with the starry sky
Alina Veksler
2025-8-15
A short pre-story. I was always fascinated by the night sky. Ten years ago, when I studied in Finland, I would walk or bike to a nearby (or not-so-nearby) lake late at night and just... Read more
My Favorite Portrait Photography Gear: Vintage Lens Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 with Stunning Swirly Bokeh
Alina Veksler
2025-8-14
There is a lens I have been wanting to buy for quite a while—maybe a decade or so. Ironically, I almost feel like I had to move to another continent to finally... Read more
My Photography Style: Elegant, Vintage, and Cinematic
Alina Veksler
2025-8-13
If I were asked to describe my photography style in three words, it would be "elegant, vintage, and cinematic". I strive for my work to evoke a feeling similar to watching a good movie... Read more
My Favorite Portrait Photography Gear: Vintage Lens Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.4
Alina Veksler
2025-6-14
Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.4—my first and most used manual lens. I bought it back in early 2024 at an auction in Stockholm, Sweden, and have used it on nearly all my projects since then... Read more
How to prepare for your portrait photoshoot
Alina Veksler
Updated 2025-7-30
Are you excited for your photoshoot? Me too! ✨ I created the list below to help you feel prepared, comfortable, and confident going into your photoshoot. Before the Photoshoot... Read more
Brand elevation shoot at Cannon Beach (breathtaking Oregon Coast) with the founders of KRAFTUM Studio
Alina Veksler
2025-6-6
Meet the faces behind KRAFTUM Studio—Kate and Viktor. This creative couple designs and handcrafts one-of-a-kind wooden candle holders in Vancouver, Canada. Their pieces... Read more
Surprise proposal at Trillium Lake with the view of Mt. Hood
Alina Veksler
2025-6-5
I was so excited when I got booked to capture this couple's surprise proposal. The fact that you get to be there during someone's special life moment—and not only witness it but capture the... Read more
2024: A Year In Review
Alina Veksler
2024-12-24
2024 — what an eventful year! This post celebrates the highs, even though the year also brought its fair share of tears and challenges. In just a few months, our... Read more
