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Sep142017

How to become a photographer? Step-by-step guide

BlogBy Yuriy ZhurahovskiySeptember 14, 2017Leave a comment

Hi! Have the idea of becoming a photographer settled down in your mind? What should you start with to become a photographer? Let’s try to structure the whole thinking and preparation process in a some sort of procedure. Step 0 – Analysis of yourself (a very important step) Try to sit and relax. Think about…

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Sep132017

Change of branding

BlogBy Yuriy ZhurahovskiySeptember 13, 2017Leave a comment

Previously I’ve thought that using the “viking” branding would be a good idea, but I was wrong. Some people’s comprehension of the brand was “not so appropriate”. That is why the name “Dark Viking Photography” was changed to “YURA photography”. This was done due to create better image and remembering of the brand. Previous one…

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Jul132017

Olympus / Uvarov photography workshop in Kyiv

BlogBy Yuriy ZhurahovskiyJuly 13, 2017Leave a comment

Several days ago, on July 8, 2017, Ukrainian branch of Olympus organized a special event “Impossible is possible” with Evgeny Uvarov. The event was to show the last Olympus flagship camera OM-D E-M1 mk.II features and possibilities. Evgeny Uvarov is a famous Russian photojournalist and corporate photographer. He was very enthusiastic during the 2.5 hour…

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Jul82017

Summer walk with butterflies

Photo shootingsBy Yuriy ZhurahovskiyJuly 8, 2017Leave a comment

Summer is warm, full of flower blossom… So why not to use this opportunity for a small photo shoot? You need only a few things: your camera, good mood and a nice model wearing light dress with butterflies. Together with Ksenia, we decided to conduct this photo walk on a park island in Kyiv –…

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Jul52017

Playing with a new toy – DIAT carbon tripod

Blog, ReviewsBy Yuriy ZhurahovskiyJuly 5, 2017Leave a comment

Several days ago I’ve received a new tripods, some of them are video tripods, some – photography tripods, and even one monopod. In the next several weeks or months I’m going to make several reviews of them. All the tripods are manufactured in China by DIAT. Shall we give a change to Chinese manufacturers? One…

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Mar42017

Why Dark Viking?

BlogBy Yuriy ZhurahovskiyMarch 4, 2017Leave a comment

Some of my friends have asked me about the origin of “Dark Viking” name. But, actually, there is no some kind of a hidden story underneath. It is just a combination of my activity, passion and… a nickname. So, let’s start from “Viking”. Previously it was my nickname, given to me by some of my…

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Mar42017

Hello World! Let it be the first step to share my passion

BlogBy Yuriy ZhurahovskiyMarch 4, 2017Leave a comment

Hi guys! Welcome to my personal portfolio website and blog. So, what plans do I have for this website? First of all, I will share with you all my images, taken by digital and (hope in future) film cameras. In my blog I will post my ongoing activity, backstage or description of photo shootings, may…

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