hi, I'm lana.
I'm not big on posed shots or forced smiles. or complicated websites.
raised in NYC as a first-generation Russian-American, I found escapism in fantasy and imagination. I studied photography from high school through the School of Visual Arts and Drexel University. Given the opportunity, I always choose a timeless black and white photograph as homage to my many days in the darkroom. my brief flirtation with Corporate Life taught me I'd rather be at the party.
I describe my work as classic, intimate, documentary-style portraits and candids. I shoot portraits, headshots, and document events with a paparazzi-inspired, film noir, retro, 35mm off-the-cuff style. I love my camera and I bring technical skills and an eye for composition, but I'm not a gear head and my focus is on the people. I shoot people who think they’re “not photogenic.” they’re wrong and I’m good at proving it. I blend candid, photojournalistic shots with composed portraits for a timeless, emotional result.
if my approach resonates, email me at lana@nycpartyphotographer.com. kisses!