Ideas for a Love Story photo shoot in winter for a couple – Wedding

Love story is a pre-wedding photo session of the bride and groom, which seems to tell their love story. Winter love story is a separate “form of art”, as it allows you to implement many interesting ideas for beautiful photos. The Svadebka.ws portal team will tell you how to conduct a love story photo shoot during the cold season. The winter season itself is an inexhaustible source of inspiration; the main thing is to highlight exactly those ideas that will appeal to you.

Tips for creating looks

Colors

If you want to look bright and catchy against the backdrop of a white winter landscape, then choose clothes in flashy colors:

  • purple;
  • red;
  • green;
  • blue;
  • or fuchsia.

And if, on the contrary, you want to get the sweetest and most gentle shots possible, then give preference to calm shades:

  • lilac;
  • pink;
  • peach;
  • blue;
  • or silver.

But do not wear completely white clothes, otherwise you will blend in with the snowy nature. Remember that your looks should include at least some bright accessories.

Warm yourself up

Choose warmer clothes. Firstly, in order not to freeze in the winter, and secondly, it will look much more appropriate than summer outfits.

It would be a good idea to dress both the girl and the guy in funny sweaters with bright prints, mittens or scarves of the same color.

For the fair sex, there are many options for warm knitted dresses or tunics, interesting shoes with fur and shiny appliqué. And men can wear suits made of thick fabric, such as corduroy. Also, during a winter photo shoot outdoors, warm yourself with blankets and shawls.

Let's keep warm

As an additional attribute, take a thermos with hot tea or cocoa with you to the shoot. This original accessory will help you stay warm while walking and will make your shots more interesting.

Snow

Don’t forget about the main winter feature – snow:

  • build a snowman or snow woman;
  • write the date of your acquaintance or first kiss in the snow;
  • draw a heart;
  • play snowballs;
  • roll in the snowdrifts.

Such fun will help diversify your romantic photography and highlight this wonderful time of year.

Preparation

Photography in winter has its own specifics. If it is planned to be carried out in daylight, you will have to hurry. During the cold season, it gets dark early, so it is better to schedule a photo session in the morning or have time to take pictures at lunchtime - before 15.00.

Also, do not forget about the temperature factor. Houses and trees covered with a snow cap create a beautiful ambiance, but it only lasts at sub-zero temperatures.

Preparations for a winter photo shoot are as follows:

  1. In severe frosts, it is better to carry out shooting in doses - dividing it into several stages of 10-15 minutes. In this case, you need to make sure in advance that during the breaks between them you can warm up in the car and drink a cup of hot tea.
  2. To highlight the image of the newlyweds against the backdrop of snow-white decorations, bright accessories are used. Their availability must be ensured in advance. These could be burgundy roses in a wedding bouquet, red mittens.
  3. The photographer, independently or together with the bride and groom, draws up a list of subjects.

A selection of photos from Love Story

Poses for shooting “Love story”
Below are the photographs that I especially remember. These are works made by me with the participation of interesting and unusual couples at different times of the year: in winter - a story in the Russian style with snow and frost, in summer - a story with the celebration of the New Year near the walls of the Kremlin, stories about renovation and cooking a birthday cake in a home kitchen, studio shooting with comic backgrounds and of course many other interesting things. The section opens with photographs from the pre-wedding “home” story of Olya and Andrey, taken a week before their winter wedding.

1 Romantic evening photo


2 For this shot I had to do several takes, and after each time I had to collect popcorn all over the room


3 Photo in the shade of a spreading tree from a village love story 4 It’s fun to lie in haystacks, the main thing is not to forget about allergies;)


5 It was a pity to pour out the milk, but I still had to and it turned out to be such an interesting shot 6 Motorcycles and everything connected with them are very cool 7 Guys in the spring in my favorite park 8 Here’s another jog to warm up along the embankment in the park 9 And this is a photo in garage in full gear 10 Winter love story with a national character 11 Frost and sun, bagels and spoons... 12 And in the background there is a table with a samovar and tea with buns 13 I like to shoot from above, especially when they bite a bagel 14 Celebrating the New Year in the summer near the walls of the Kremlin


15 The grass there is very beautiful, you just want to lie on it


16 Champagne is a must for New Year celebrations


17 Testing a bathroom for buoyancy 18 After a hard day at work, you want to eat something (for example, a loaf of bread) 19 If there are colored paints in the frame, they will definitely end up on your clothes and face 20 Wallpapering turns out to be a fun activity too


21 A real wife should always have a rolling pin hidden in the kitchen 22 These eggs can’t be winking at me 23 Making a birthday cake together, what could be better 24 Boxes smile and wink


25 And in this photo all the masks come off 26 I would also like such photos for myself, with such things in the frame


27 If you have a lot of imagination, you can travel without leaving your home 28 Three years of marriage can be celebrated with a photograph like this 29 How great it is to sit on your husband, even while lying down 30 Winter, snow, skiing - everything I love 31 And this is how you can ski even without skis 32 Winter is, of course, a snowball fight 33 And you can try flying on the embankment of Gorky Park


34 You can see these guys in mushrooms and bast shoes in my photos


35 These thick sticks in your hands are like stilts for walking 36 Framed photo against the backdrop of VDNKh

How to shoot a Love story in a winter forest

Winter! It would seem like a great time of year for photo shoots. After all, winter photos on social networks look so cute. I assure you that the situation with romantic winter photographs is similar to the situation with dolphins: everyone knows that dolphins save people by pushing them to the shore, but precisely because the people who were pushed from the shore by the dolphins will not say anything about it. You don’t see a lot of bad winter photos because they simply aren’t published. And so that you never see them, even on the viewing screen of your camera, I will risk sharing my experience.


NIKON D4 / 85.0 mm f/1.4 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F2.2, 1/4000 s, 85.0 mm equiv.

CAMERA. I shoot with a Nikon D4 camera. And it is she who protects me from many troubles in the cold. D4 is a frost-resistant model with moisture protection, tolerant of temperature changes. But, despite this, the camera matrix (which, in general, does not care about the cold) can be attacked by snow during lens replacement (from the photographer’s gloves, from the sky or trees, from naughty fashion models).

NIKON D4 / 85.0 mm f/1.4 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F3.5, 1/8000 s, 85.0 mm equiv.

Therefore always:

  1. Find opportunities to change lenses as few times as possible. The ideal option is to put the required lens on each camera at home. The same applies to flash drives, batteries and batteries. I plan my shooting in advance so that my two favorite lenses - Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED - change as rarely as possible. Of course, I want to shoot both like this and like that, but I’m holding back: winter is not the best time to “play with glass.” Carefully store the shots that come to your mind while shooting with another lens on a shelf in your head and take them out only when you “change your shoes” to another glass.
  2. Before changing lenses, place the camera in the case, making sure there is no snow on you. Protect the case from the wind with your body.
  3. Perform all operations to replace anything only without gloves and with non-frozen hands.

The most important factors of winter photography are:

SUN. Winter shooting, if you wait for clear weather, will give you an excellent opportunity to take advantage of the low position of our luminary in the sky. It does not create shadows under the eyes. It can be used not only as fill and key light, but also as backlight. Often it can be included in the frame, making it another element of the image. To soften shadows and highlight faces in the winter, I like to use the gold side of the reflector. I usually set the white balance manually to 3700 Kelvin, which gives a bluish tint to the entire background and the natural complexion of the models.

NIKON D4 / 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F22, 1/80 s, 16.0 mm equiv.

NIKON D4 / 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F2.8, 1/160 s, 24.0 mm equiv.

SNOW. He might just be Jacklondon's White Silence, of course, but it would be better if you got him to help you tell your story. It can hang motionlessly around the main characters like tiny dust, softly creep into the frame, emphasize the direction and dynamics of movement, create volume and depth of the frame.

STEAM. A popular Hollywood cliche: if the hero and heroine are having a conversation on the street at night, then, regardless of the time of year, steam comes out of their mouths, which is necessarily backlit with something, even if in the background there are only blacks unloading a train with coal. I think I agree with the Hollywood cameramen - it’s at least beautiful. I’m not going to “stamp” you, but I highly recommend having such an expressive technique in your piggy bank.

NIKON D4 / 85.0 mm f/1.4 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F2.2, 1/4000 s, 85.0 mm equiv.

By the way, steam can come not only from the breath of the main characters, but also rise, for example, from a cup of hot tea. Steam from a car exhaust pipe also looks very romantic.

A little life hack. It often happens that there is steam, but it is not enough, or it quickly disappears, for example, due to the wind. A vapor-like cloud can be produced by deodorants. Electronic cigarettes are well suited for this (I won’t recommend regular ones for two reasons: first, smoking kills, second, cigarette smoke is clearly recognizable in most photos, because it is still smoke, with a characteristic texture and color). Just think right away about how to disguise the source of such a “special effect.”

COLD. Yes, this is also an important factor in shooting. I wanted to start with it, but I decided that after the ominous hints about treacherous dolphins, I needed to ease the pressure on the reader a little, otherwise, perhaps, he might get upset and close this article. But now it’s time to tell you the terrible truth: more than half of the shooting opportunities during a winter photo shoot are not realized due to the cold.

NIKON D4 / 85.0 mm f/1.4 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F3.5, 1/8000 s, 85.0 mm equiv.

Its victims usually are:

HANDS. Especially the photographer's fingers. What kind of creativity can we talk about if your fingers are uncomfortable? Oh yes, you will steadfastly endure all the hardships and hardships, I have no doubt, but you will spend significantly more time setting up the camera. And very soon the burning questions - whether or not to change the lens, focal length, other shooting parameters, suggest a pose for the poser with a movement - will be decided in favor of “leaving everything as is.” Then another brilliant solution pops up - “we’ll fix it in Photoshop.” And that's it, you can go home. On social networks, this is usually followed by a selfie from the phone and the message “we’ll soon post the results of the photo shoot in the snow, it was super positive,” but... (see above). Therefore, protect your hands with warm gloves that will make it comfortable for you to use the equipment. Warm and deep pockets on clothing are required: the equipment hangs on the body while being carried and does not require hands. Chemical heating pads are a great help for fishermen and hunters.

OPTICS. Its cold often attacks with the help of fogging (it is enough to take a well-cooled lens into a warm room), and the optics of a too relaxed victim is also attacked with frost (this is if you take the fogged lens back out into the cold). Frost can also insidiously attack the viewfinder, which will be caught by the photographer’s breath. It’s not that critical, especially in conditions of clear autofocus operation, but the pleasure from work will be significantly reduced, so do not talk with the camera slightly removed from your face. Besides, it's impolite.

Since I use a Nikon camera, I remember that the cold itself will not cause any significant damage to it. But do not rush at every opportunity to squeeze closer into the heated change house and hold out the precious “carcass” in the fire. Putting a case with equipment on a battery is also a bad idea. It is the changes from cold to warmth that are dangerous, not the cold itself. Equipment placed in a good, tight case will cool down or warm up properly on its own.

NIKON D4 / 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F3.5, 1/8000 s, 17.0 mm equiv.

PHOTOMODELS. These are favorite victims of the cold. I have a feeling that about half of my models are foreigners from some hot country who thought that the Russian winter is like in Italy, only with snow, which is like poplar fluff, but better because it doesn’t make you sneeze. And then during the shoot they find out that, it turns out, shoes and jeans are not suitable for such conditions. Don't be afraid to seem boring. Say, repeat, remind and double-check - you need to dress very, very warmly. They will have to change clothes, freeze, turn to the wind, be sprinkled with snow, roll around in it, and so on. After all, we are talking about a photo shoot, and not just a couple of shots of “me and the forest in the background.” In general, almost everything they do will lead to increased heat loss, which will have to be restored.

NIKON D4 / Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZF.2 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F14, 1/1600 s, 50.0 mm eq.

I really love it when models move. The more movement, the more interesting and dynamic shots. Even if something doesn’t work out, it’s still fun and usually warms you up. I prefer to move models without pressure. Without knowing a person well, it is not possible for us to guess his motor skills, the nuances of facial expressions and gestures. Let him move, only giving a little hint about what you think turns out particularly well, and expressing admiration for the shots taken. Let the person relax, don’t look at him with the eyes of a member of the admissions committee at an acting school. If he is in front of you, it means you have already agreed to work with him.

NIKON D4 / 85.0 mm f/1.4 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F2, 1/4000 s, 85.0 mm equiv.

Sometimes, to encourage the models, I show them a couple of good shots. They will believe in themselves and understand what I am trying to capture. But I strongly advise against showing every frame. This takes a lot of time. And it’s not a fact that all the frames will eventually turn out and you can then print what was announced.

Think about the photo shoot, its idea, and style in advance. The times when a photographer was called to shoot just because he had a camera (and there was some hope that he knew how to use it) are long gone. A photographer is a stylist, ideological inspirer, director, lighting designer and much more. A good camera allows you to trust the technology as much as possible and pay more attention to what is happening on the set. So give it your time! Don't just work as a shutter speed and aperture adjuster, but create. As usual, but taking into account the above “winter” factors.

In winter, pre-thought-out mise-en-scenes are especially important. I repeat, usually climatic conditions are not conducive to long creative searches in the open air, and you should at least imagine the approximate direction and dynamics. “We will come to the forest and take pictures” is not a plan. For me, the ideal plan for a winter photo shoot consists of several parts, and there is always the opportunity to let the models and myself warm up a little in the cars with a cup of hot tea.

NIKON D4 / 85.0 mm f/1.4 SETTINGS: ISO 250, F2, 1/3200 s, 85.0 mm equiv.

NIKON D4 / 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 SETTINGS: ISO 3200, F22, 1/500 s, 14.0 mm equiv.

So what does a girl of marriageable age need to know for the shoot to be successful?

Photo session Love story

First of all, you need to choose a videographer. Whether it will be a specialist known to you, or maybe an operator working in tandem with the toastmaster - it’s up to you to decide. The main thing is that he is a highly qualified master of his craft, since the quality of his work determines how the best day will remain in your memory and in the memory of your loved ones. Sometimes a videographer is found directly when choosing a wedding dress; 2016 is already presented in the collection. And many operators cooperate with salons.

The next step is to specify the style and atmosphere of the film. This could be a romantic selection of moments or a contrast of gray everyday life with a bright story. This point is key and requires prior agreement and preparation. Another important touch is the place where the love story will be filmed. Having chosen it in advance, you may need to prepare the attributes and furnishings in advance.

And finally, in addition to organizational issues, which are usually resolved by young people together, a girl must carefully approach her image and appearance. This is primarily clothing. It should match the chosen scenario and location. And, of course, highlight all the bride’s advantages and, possibly, hide her flaws. It is possible that during the shooting process you will have to change clothes. This also depends on how you decide to present your love story. If a change of clothes is implied, it is necessary to decide even before the creation of the film the question of where and how best to change the image.

The next stage of preparation will be makeup. It should be natural, since we are still talking about the run-up to the wedding, and not about the wedding itself. And at the same time, all flaws should be hidden on the face and advantages emphasized

It is undoubtedly better to entrust your face to a professional for such an important and significant event. It’s no secret that in the pre-wedding bustle and nervousness, it is possible that various flaws will appear on the face, which a specialist can better deal with

And the whole cycle of worries ends with hairstyle. It should be practical and on topic. That is, if you decide to focus on active recreation or walks by the sea, a chic evening hairstyle is unlikely to be appropriate here. But it is also not advisable to leave hair styling to chance, since over the course of many years of happy family life this issue will be acute every time you watch the film. These are just the main points that the bride faces during the filming stage of LoveStory. In any case, what it will be like is up to you to decide, since this is your wedding and your story!

Accessories for a couple's photo shoot

Decorations when shooting a love story can be anything. Perfect for: balloons, colored smoke, bright umbrellas or even animals.

In summer, it is better to complement the images with seasonal products, such as ice cream, sweets, crayons, soap bubbles, fruits and berries.

In winter, it is appropriate to use seasonal warm clothing as eye-catching accents for photographs. These can be felt boots, gloves, scarves, hats, scarves, blankets. You can also decorate the Christmas tree and sit by the fireplace or fire.

Accessories for a Love Story photo shoot

5 Creative Portrait Ideas

For a love story to look natural, it must reflect your love. This is a short story about how you met, and the initial sympathy developed into strong feelings. Such an event is planned in advance. The location and time of the photo shoot are selected, a love story requires a script, a professional photographer is invited

It is very important to choose accessories that emphasize the idea of ​​the plot. For example:

  • for shooting in the field - a wreath of wild flowers;
  • fruits, beautiful blankets, dishes, a basket - for the “joint picnic” plot;
  • baskets - for going to the forest to pick mushrooms and berries.

For a love story indoors, accessories are important elements for a successful shoot. The choice of decorations is huge, and it all depends on the theme of the event, the imagination of the newlyweds and the photographer. Accessories include clothes for a photo shoot, furniture, dishes, paintings, flowers and almost any items that can convey the idea, the image of a couple in love.

Accessories for a winter photo shoot in the studio

When choosing a photo zone, make sure that the environment fully meets your personal preferences. The scenery can be the same in all photographs, or the background can be changed several times. During the cold period, the most relevant solutions are ideas with a New Year tree, fireplace, and gifts. If the holiday theme is not suitable, stop at the interpretation of a snowy yard with a sled, a cozy porch or bench and near the house. This option would be especially successful for a winter studio photo shoot for a couple or a family with children.

Anton comments on his shooting

Dramatic photo shoot called “Frozen love”

First of all, I wanted to make the shooting unusual and story-driven. To do this, it was necessary to take a responsible approach to the selection of models: for me, experience in posing, type and... a beard were important! Not many props were used, including artificial snow, which, fortunately, can be found in any store during the New Year's Eve, as well as the most ordinary flour. Professional makeup played a huge role in creating the images.

The makeup artist for the filming series was Maya Vatutina, with whom we have been working closely for a long time. Maya is always ready for non-standard solutions and ideas: for example, artificial snow was also used in Marina’s makeup. It was these tricks that made it possible to convey the subtle atmosphere of our improvised “Sannikov Land”. By the way, this wonderful film about a mysterious island in the Arctic Ocean helped me personally gain inspiration.

The location for filming was chosen spontaneously and surprisingly well. Firstly, this was a part of the city that locals do not like to visit often. You rarely see passers-by here, and only young mothers with strollers occasionally stroll, almost without disturbing the harmony of this calm place. Secondly, it was here that there was a fairly tangible layer of snow, although already fairly covered with crust.

And thirdly, nearby there was a picturesque river bed covered in blue ice. A kilogram of flour was liberally scattered on open areas of soil and smooth stones. Its texture was ideal for dusting with light snow those places where there was none.

Despite the good result, we encountered some difficulties during the photo shoot. It so happened that the day turned out to be frosty. The entire team had to pause while filming and warm up with tea from a pre-prepared thermos. My hands were freezing, since working with a camera in thick mittens would have been an impossible task. But it was easier for models Pavel and Marina to play the “frozen” state.

After the models were generously sprayed with snow from cans and the environment was sprinkled with flour, we began filming. My inimitable assistant Anastasia Plotnikova worked with me on the production. However, some poses were completely natural and were captured by my keen lens by accident. I wanted to show not just two frozen people in the frame, but to depict love that can melt winter. The models, despite the fact that the photo shoot was staged, did an excellent job: tenderness can be felt even in their eyes.

After an hour and a half of working the camera shutter, the members of our creative team, pretty chilled, wet, but happy, ran to the nearest room to warm up. Everyone was eager to quickly view the resulting footage. Photographer — Anton Yesenin Makeup — Maya Vatutina Assistant/Producer — Anastasia Plotnikova Models — Pasha and Marina Oh

Love story styles

What kind of photos do you like? Among the many photo sessions that you will view or have already viewed, there will probably be some that really caught your attention. Or it’s sincere emotions, gentle touches and close-up loving eyes. Or these are chic images of a couple from a 60s movie. Either it’s a wow shoot during a parachute jump or a picnic on the top of Ai-Petri. Find a style that suits you.

What you should decide on first:

1 What will be the plot of your love story

Will you go to an amusement park or a horseback ride outside the city, or transform into the main characters of your favorite book, or maybe do household chores together - cook, iron, clean? Three types of subjects are popular in love story photography: an event (meeting, first kiss, marriage proposal), a favorite movie (book, story, fairy tale), a process (any joint process from cooking pancakes to a parachute jump).

2 What will be the style of your love story

Do you like to pose for the camera or do you prefer to be yourself?

A love-story photo shoot can be staged or reportage.

Reportage photography is a series of shots of live emotions and the real you. All you need is to forget about the presence of the photographer and spend time with each other without hiding your feelings. The result of such a photo shoot will be live photographs, wonderful moments of time spent together, skillfully captured by the photographer. Such photos are often filled with tenderness, smiles and warmth.

A staged photo shoot provides more beautiful shots with meaning. And if you also decided to make the shooting story-driven! Just imagine, you are in the role of the main character of the film “The Great Gatsby”, and your personal Leonardo DiCaprio pours champagne into your glass. You won't find photos like this on your friends' phones!

Most plot and staged love stories require special props and decorations. Think about transporting large shooting elements and take this into account when choosing a location for a photo shoot.

When choosing a photographer, pay attention to the dominant style of photo shoots in his portfolio. There are professionals who take amazing reportage photographs

And there are geniuses of staged shooting and subsequent processing of photographs in the appropriate style.

3 What will be the theme of your love story?

When deciding on a topic for your upcoming love story, don’t forget to take into account your lifestyle and hobbies. The photographer will be able to effectively capture your ability to play the piano or your boyfriend’s passion for football, your love of books or your ritual of cooking lunch together on Sundays.

If you are from different cities, why not make the station the location for filming? And if you can’t imagine life without your pets, put them in the frame immediately!

Look for a place for photography based on your chosen style and love-story plot. Don't forget about accessories: balloons, blankets, sparklers, books, wine - they will make your photos more interesting.

Key Places and Ideas

Picnic in nature

Organize a special photo zone:

  1. put a table;
  2. chairs with blanket;
  3. samovar;
  4. mugs with bright patterns;
  5. thermos;
  6. fruit basket;
  7. romantic signs with words, for example, LOVE;
  8. take books;
  9. light a fire;
  10. you can put firewood nearby;
  11. or decorate a Christmas tree.

There are a lot of ideas, implement any of them, the main thing is to remember about clothes and accessories in colorful, flashy shades.

On the rink

Ice skating is very appropriate for a romantic pastime in the winter season. Such photographs will turn out positive and unique, and you can also have fun.

After the skating rink, you can take a short walk and continue shooting, thereby diversifying it.

Winter walk

Take a walk through the forest or park, because nature at this time of year is very gentle and beautiful, which means that photos outside will definitely turn out chic and romantic, among snow-covered trees and against the backdrop of the bright sun.

Play in the snow, build a snowman and roll in the snowdrifts, so you will definitely get cool photos.

In the photo studio

If you are afraid of freezing or the weather is very frosty in your region, then go to a professional studio. Everything you need for successful shots is there:

  • and good light;
  • and several different photo zones;
  • and necessary accessories;
  • and the photographer himself;
  • as well as a stylist and makeup artist.

Sledding down the hills

Another original and appropriate idea for your Love Story in winter is to go sledding. Just wear warm, but at the same time, comfortable and bright clothes:

  • matching sweaters;
  • mittens;
  • scarves and hats;
  • and also felt boots.

On horseback or in a horse-drawn carriage

In a snowy forest on horseback, your couple will look incredibly fabulous and impressive, like in a real Christmas fairy tale.

If you don’t want or are afraid to ride on horseback, you can sit in a horse-drawn team. In the carriage you will look like a real prince and princess, and the shots imbued with magic will become a highlight in your Love Story album.

With dogs

In recent years, it has become fashionable to take pictures with large dogs (huskies, huskies, Samoyeds, Labradors, etc.). But don’t chase fashion, but choose the breed that your couple likes.

In the botanical garden

A great option is to go to the botanical garden in winter, where you will definitely not freeze and take great pictures, and then you can walk a little along the street and combine two photography options, as well as diversify it a little.

In the cafe

It’s a great idea to walk around the city a little and go to your favorite cafe - warm up and take cute photos in a warm place.

the south coast of Crimea

In the enchanted Crimean forest. Photographer Denis Klimenko

The reason for import substitution and its best option for domestic tourism is, of course, Crimea. But in the summer the peninsula of discord is too much ours. If lovers want to admire nature, and not the backs of vacationers, it is better to conquer Crimea in the off-season, when it is already cool to sunbathe and swim.

Even in winter it is quite warm here for long walks and photo sessions. Nature, frozen in anticipation of spring, leaves the impression of enchantment and unreality of what is happening, especially if you add a little fog to the silvery trunks of the beech forest...

Denis Klimenko:

Photographer, Simferopol

On the southern coast of Crimea there are places that are beautiful even in winter: these are Mount Ai-Petri, Vorontsov and Livadia palaces. Last February we filmed the story of Yana and Ilya on one of the most beautiful mountains of Crimea, Ai-Petri. The weather changed, snow and sun created incredible effects.
Kiss by the waterfall. Photographer Denis Klimenko
In the forest on the slope of Ai-Petri. Photographer Denis Klimenko
Bride in the fog. Photographer Denis Klimenko Winter love story in Crimea. Photographer Denis Klimenko
50 shades of grey. Photographer Denis Klimenko
Bridal bouquet among stones and snow. Photographer Denis Klimenko

Local photographers, who use their viewfinders to capture Crimean beauty all year round, are convinced that some corners of the peninsula look much more spectacular in winter. Especially if you are lucky with snow during the photo shoot.

Alexander Berezhnov:

Photographer, Simferopol

In winter, I advise you to do photo sessions on walks around Cape Fiolent, Mount Klimentyev, and the New World. The same Fiolent is even more beautiful in winter! I recently did a wedding photo shoot for Masha and Lesha, they got married in early January. We left snowy Simferopol for warm Yalta, and from there straight to Fiolent, which you see in the photo. What’s surprising is that Yalta’s warm drops became snowfall in Foros, and we found ourselves in a snowy fairy tale! We traveled around half of Crimea and saw three seasons.
Snowfall on Cape Fiolent. Photographer Alexander Berezhnov

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