To Russia with Love
OK, I don’t know if it was the blond curly hair or those magnificent mischievous blue eyes, but I am in LOVE! My latest crush is a mysterious Russian named Nikita, an 11 month old bundle of yum:) He doesn’t say much yet but I am sure his first words will be something along the lines of “Auntie Marie”. I met his gorgeous mother, Maria or “Masha”, while we were both studying for our Masters degree in International Business from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota . We have traveled throughout Europe together and spent a glorious week in Italy mostly eating and enjoying the scenery! Masha is married to George or “Gosha”, who is not only incredibly smart, handsome, and a perfect gentleman, but he also knows how to grill an mean steak. Wow, I wonder if he has a brother?? LOL
I promised Masha and Gosha that I would go to Moscow with them next year when they will baptize Nikita in a traditional Russian Orthodox ceremony. I can hardly wait! Until then, please enjoy these photos of my dear Russian friends.
I have been experimenting using antique finishes on my images, I think they add a bit of nostalgia to the photos.
Such a face!
I am a HUGE fan of window lighting and this is why:)
Sitting pretty in the neighbor’s backyard….this is what happens when you don’t have fences and the lighting is perfect across the street!
Nikita is not too sure about this grass between the toes thing……
When I first met Masha she was blond and I was a brunette, today, the opposite is true!
on 13th August 2008 at 03:05
Waw Marie! Thanks to you I finally saw pictures of my dear friends! Nikita is awesome! such a handsome child!)
I am really impressed by your work!
back in Winona, when you were talking about having your own photo studio, I was not sure if it was a good idea, but now I see you are very talented! I hope one day, when you will travel to Russia, with Masha, Gosha and Nikita, you will take picture of me too:) I really hope so!:)
on 13th August 2008 at 13:55
Hello Marina!
So good to hear from you!!! Thank you for your kind words, I would LOVE to photograph you in Russia or wherever—it is not hard to photograph beautiful people;) Nikita is adorable, Masha and Gosha are such amazing parents, I am so happy for them. Rumor is that I’m going to Russia next Fall…how far is the Ukrane from Moscow?? Let’s keep in touch!
on 8th December 2008 at 06:04
Hi Marie!
Are you going to Russia with Masha and Gosha? If so I can join you in Moscow, or you all can come to Ukraine, because Kiev is one of the most beautiful cities in the world:) it was ranked 9, in top 10 most beautiful cities of the world;) so you can make unforgetable pictures here:) Kiev is just 1 hour flight from Moscow, or you can take very comfortable night train Moscow-Kiev) Well we have to think how to meet when you will make your plans to visit Russia:)))I would really love to see all of you!:))