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I LOVE NY!

August 4, 2010 Posted in travel

I recently traveled to New York City to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Being the lady that I am, I won’t mention her age, but it rhymes with “dirty.” Anyway, since it was going to be a girls trip and I wouldn’t have my hubby around to carry my gear like I often do when I travel, AND inspired by fellow photographer/friend Jose, who made me travel to Florence, Italy with only one camera, I decided to live on the edge and only bring my medium format Contax 645.

I quite like the results. I’ve recently decided that New York replaces Barcelona as my favorite city in the whole entire world. I really do love NYC and I’m already plotting and planning how I can go back as soon as possible. If anyone who lives in NYC is reading this, by chance, please contact me because I have a few plans in the works and I’d love to chat.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the film results. The heat must’ve gotten to me, because a lot of my film was out of focus (perhaps I shouldn’t manual focus while wearing sunglasses), but I don’t even care… sometimes I like the look of soft film. Enjoy!


























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Jyll - Ahhhhh!!! Laura…these are fantastic! It looks like you had a wonderful time capturing the city that never sleeps. Wonderful work lady!

Stacy Able - ahhh gorgeous again but this time in film!! beautiful stuff Laura and looks like it was a super fun trip, too :)

Laura - Thanks everyone! The white shoes were adhered to a wall in a shoe store… a giant glob of decor/shoe art! Very cool!

@Emily & John- yes, you need to get to NYC

Emily S - Love it! I totally want to visit NY.

John Sharpe - Love these Laura, so jealous of your 645 and that you just took the one camera on your trip. I need to do somethign like that. BTW, what was with the white shoes…really liked that shot! Still haven’t been to NYC…need to get there.

geneoh - amazing. love the color!

Tiffany - Gorgeous! What is with the large pile of white shoes? Also the black flower dress(?)/romper(?) is adorable! :)

natalie - hoooooly crap I love these!!! Especially the black and white chelsea markets pics. And the one of us jumping turned out amazing!!! Let’s go back tomorrow!

Nicki - Hi Laura, love the photos! I’m a fellow Minnesotan turned Brooklynite, I’d love to hear any NYC photo plans you have, or if you need any rec’s on the city I’m happy to help. Glad you enjoyed your trip!

helgi - stunning!!!…and you know me now, so shoot me an email and make your dream come true!! XOXO

ISTANBUL, TURKEY | TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

July 6, 2010 Posted in travel

While my hubby and I were visiting the motherland in May, we had a chance to road trip over the Turkey for a few days. Every time we go to Bulgaria, we try to visit a bordering country and for years I’ve been wanting to visit Istanbul. It did not disappoint. Istanbul is one of the most interesting places I have ever visited. Turkey is predominantly a Muslim country (a new experience for us) and although we spent most of our time on the European side of Turkey, it’s very unlike any other part of Europe that we’ve ever seen. It’s a mix of east and west, and a very bustling, cosmopolitan city. I loved seeing witnessing the Call to Prayer every afternoon, a blast of song throughout literally the entire city, where all of the men duck into the mosques or pray in the streets. Although I know very little about the Muslim religion, I admire their devotion. Plus, Istanbul is the city that divides Turkey. We drove from Europe to Asia- how cool is that? There was literally a “Welcome to Asia”/”Welcome to Europe” sign as you cross the bridge that connects the two continents.

This set of images is quite different from those I captured in Bulgaria. Kinda funny how that turned out! Turkey was more vibrant and colorful and I think I captured it in a different way as a passerby, whereas I’ve been to Bulgaria many times and I’m starting to see a different side of it. Anyway, enjoy a brief visual of Turkey and please leave a comment to let me know what you think!:-)





























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YAZYJO - WOW Laura!! I love them all!!!!! :)

Laura - Thanks for your awesome comments everyone. Reading them really makes my day!! Jodi, yep, that would be Ivan!

Jodi - Woah, great pics! Is that Ivan in that pic?! Ha!

Amy - Love this pictures!! Brings me back to my honeymoon! It was a great city to explore I wish I had more time there!

Jyll - These look great Laura! I love the holga and spice/tea shots!

Tiffany - Stunning! This puts Turkey even closer to the top of my list! :)

Sherri - Beautiful, Laura! I love all the brilliant colors and the fabulous evening shots! Your work (as always) is inspiring.

Jess - Beautiful! Makes me want to visit Turkey even more than I did before. The architecture is incredible and there are so many colors in the markets! Lovely!

Melissa Schollaert - Hey girl! These look fantastic! What a great place to visit. Did you take most of these w/ your Canon or Contax? {I can tell the holga shots – hehe – love them!}

Stacy Able - aahhhh gorgeous!!!!!!!! love the spice shots especially!!

Tabetha - I love the colors at the markets!

Katja - We visited Istanbul in 2008 for 5 days. It’s a fantastic city, so full of contrasts and origin places. Have you been in Topkapi Palace? Or on the old cemetary on the hill? Such inspiring and extraordenary places. I’ll have a look on my pics in the evening :-) Remember time…

sean - extraordinary. i mean actually, really extraordinary. each one. no exceptions. i’m OBSESSED with your travel photography.

Jason Thon - Laura, I love how it feels so different from your Bulgaria pictures. Great Job!

BULGARIA | TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Molly Michel - Just finally catching up on your blog today and I’m loving these images. So lovely, calm and yet full of life. You can see your love for the country in them. :0)

Laura - Jason, your are correct, the watering can image (and all of the B&Ws) were shot with a Holga!

Jyll - These are great Laura! I love all the sheep shots and the perspective of the dog images! You have an awesome eye lady!

Jason Thon - Great set of images Laura! I love the horse pictures and the B&W watering can (holga?). Very well put together to give a true sense of place.

Laura - Thanks everyone for your super sweet comments! I appreciate it! :-) And, just for the record the couple in the photos are my hubby’s grandparents!

Andrea Brown - Gorgeous Gorgeous shots, Laura. No wonder you’re a pro. Love it.

Amanda - Laura, these photos are amazing and simply inspiring. I love watching your talents grow. :)

Jenny Rae - Love the vibrant colors that you captured. You even got in a couple. Thanks for sharing the great pics.

Gina - Laura these are all simply breathtaking and seriously have stolen my heart. The first couple images look like they could be Jose’s. Girl you got talent. Thank you for such inspiration

Sherri - BEAUTIFUL – love them all! They truly make you want to be there. You are an amazing storyteller. I sooo admire your work!

John Wilson - The black and white are my faves (going through a black and white phase at the moment), esp. the one with the… coffee beans? Is that what’s in that box?

Jasmine - WOW! Breathtaking! I love the sad pup pic, oh and the watering can – your photographs make objects really come alive.

Crystal - Tudor’s parents are adorable! These images are beautiful, you made me feel like I was there, I see why you had such a hard time leaving.

Rachel - Magical! You captured Eastern Europe so wonderfully. Your skills constantly impress me. You should be a travel photographer as well!

Leah - Laura, these are just simply gorgeous! I honestly think the goat shot is my favorite for no reason at all. :) Good job getting in a few pictures too!

Nicki - Just wanted to say that I love your travel photography! Beautiful such unique images!!

Stacy able - I feel as if I’m there!!! Crazy how some countries look alike yet are so different in culture and tradition!!

John Sharpe - Laura, these are great. I especially love the shots of the sheep out in the pastures.

Emily Steffen - Gosh, you make me want to go to Bulgaria and I can’t even tell you where that is on a map (embarrassing moment I realize!) These are fabulous Laura…what a special trip you captured! :)

Amanda - Beautiful as always, Laura! I love all the contrasting elements you captured.

INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED! » Laura Ivanova Photography | MINNEAPOLIS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER - [...] can attest to the great things to see and do. You can check out some of my past travels to Bulgaria here & here and you can’t check out a lifestyle session I shot there [...]

ISTANBUL, TURKEY | TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY » Laura Ivanova Photography | MINNEAPOLIS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER - [...] my hubby and I were visiting the motherland in May, we had a chance to road trip over the Turkey for a few days. Every time we go to Bulgaria, [...]

OUT OF TOWN | LAS VEGAS

March 7, 2010 Posted in news |travel

Hey all! I am headed out of town to the biggest and best photography convention in the country… nay, IN THE WORLD. WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) Convention in Las Vegas. This convention attracts thousands and thousands of photographers from all over the world and I’m so excited to meet up with all my friends and colleagues! It’ll be a whirlwind trip filled with shoots, trade shows, networking, parties and lots of learning so I’m leaving my computer at home and disconnecting for the next 4 days to focus on everything going on around me.

Feel free to email me, but please be aware that I won’t be able to respond until Friday, March 12th. If you need to get a hold of me, I’ll be accessible by cell (612) 205-9319. Photographers, if you want to meet up, shoot me a text! I’m also going to be at the Airhorns and Lasers Party on Sunday, March 7, the Pictage Party on Tuesday, March 9- the other nights are TBD.

I’ll leave you with some photobooth pics from last year’s convention. Have a fabulous week!:-)
~Laura

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liz westerhaus - hi laura! oh, so jealous! have a lot of friends there this week. maybe next year! hope you’re having a blast! would LOVE to meet up & grab coffee when you’re back in town. . .pick your brain a bit. shopping for a new camera & need advice! time to upgrade!

s h e r r y - Have fun at WPPI!!! <3

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