Sunday, November 21, 2010

Greg Skehan - New Eyes Photography

Graig Skehan is a teacher and photographer from Australia who has been living and working in Azerbaijan over the past twelve years. The first time I met Graig about ten years ago at the photo lab where I used to work. However, it happened out that I changed my job and left Baku so somehow the connection with Graig was lost. Recently I saw the announcement on the internet about the photo exhibition in Baku of the Australian photographer and to my great surprise, it was Graig whom I have not seen for ages. So it was really great to see him again on the exhibition opening.

The next day after the opening we met with Graig at the photography club where he was invited to talk about his photographs and share his experience. I took these photos of Graig while he was talking about his works. I liked the different expressions on his face, which clearly indicated that he was truly passionate about photography. He has incredible photos from different parts of the world, so feel free to also visit Graig's New Eyes Photography website that he launched recently.

Graig Skehan


Here is a slide show with all photos from that day.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Old City Faces

Few days ago I met with photographer Melek Mirzoyeva and we discussed the possibilities of doing a joint project about the people in the "Old City" of Baku. I was mainly inspired by the "Strangers Project" of the British photographer Sachin Khona and wanted to do something like that in Baku. The idea was to shoot portraits of people who live, work or just walk in the Old City. So, this Sunday Melek and I started our project which we named "Old City Faces". Below are some of the portraits we shot on Sunday. Melek also made great portraits, so make sure you also check her Facebook page with photos from this project.

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces

Old City Faces
Behind the scenes