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AKELstudio photography digest: what we did in 2011, the best projects.

2011 was a real breakthrough for us. Below is the best from what we have done. Most of the projects has a corresponded article where I explained how the image was created, in many cases it have behind the scene video posted as well.

1. Liquid Photography

These are the most exiting shots with liquid motion. 

1. Lancôme mascara: Inspired by discovery of liquid gel balls: Liquid photography research: The mysterious water balls

2."The Magic of Water" beauty shot: Behind The Scene

3. Godiva liqueur: Behind the Scene: Godiva liqueur splash shot

4. Whiskey & light painting: "How it was made" e-book is in development.

5. Perfume shot from "Mstering Splash" masterclass: e-vdeobook.

6. The Butterfly: the magic behind our liquid photography

7. Jewelry with liquid: e-book is in progress

8. The Splash Garden: Making of: Splash Garden

9. The Liquid Snail: Making of: Liquid Snail
 

10.  Liquid photography research: The mysterious water balls

Jewelry

These three shots were part of a big project, where we photographed several dozen jewelry masterpieces. More technical information about this photoshoot: Jewelry photography: 3 lighting setups for your inspiration.

11. Diamond Ring

12. Earrings
 

13. Golden Earrings

Landscape HDR photography

We do not shoot commercial interior and exteriors anymore, but do some landscaping for fun, while traveling. We use the same HDR technique as we did for commercial shots, the only difference in how much less realistic we do it now: more vivid colors, more pleasant look. 

Most of these shots can be seen in our before and after gallery, make sure to check it out: it looks pretty cool:  HDR: Before and After

14. Lake Lanier, GA

15. San Jose, CA

16. Stanford, CA

17. San Francisco, CA

18. Scenic HWY One, CA

19. San Diego, CA

20. San Diego, CA

21. San Diego, CA

22. Lake Lanier, GA

23. North of Atlanta, GA

24. Helen, GA

25. Lake Lanier, GA

26. Lake Lanier, GA

Now, in 2012 we have even more ambitious plans. We'll work a lot, we'll work with joy inside :-)  I wish you to do the same, and to achieve your new year goals and resolutions. 

All the best in 2012!

Yours,
Alex Kolsokov