Images by Aleksandra

New page and blog!

2011-07-27T02:01:00.001-07:00

Stockholm Stadshuset. Wedding Photography.

2011-07-23T14:25:00.001-07:00

Todays love picture.
"Oh no, no - he is not for me!" This was the first impression of the bride when he propose.
But he was patient.
After some time they couldn't imagine life without each other.
They got married in Stockholm Stadshuset.
The day was sunny, the love was bright.

So they lived happily ever after...

I think this post is the last one with my old blog. Thank you all for visiting this site. Soon new blog is launched.

Lifestyle Photography. Maternity Pictures. Gravid foto.

2011-07-16T03:48:00.001-07:00

Summer light & waiting for unknown...

Sneak peek from maternity photoshoot.

Print with love. Lifestyle Photography Stockholm.

2011-07-12T04:47:00.001-07:00

It is rare nowadays people print their pictures and make an piece of art out of it. Why to store all your photos in the computer when you barely find time to look at them? Print with love! Put it up on the wall and enjoy...

Wedding Photography Stockholm. Multicultural wedding.

2011-07-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

An amazing day with an amazing people.
Sneak peek below.
Soon more to come, stay updated! ;)

Wedding Photography Stockholm.

2011-07-09T13:37:00.000-07:00

What a day! For Johanna and Daniel it was one of the most important day of all... After almost 8 years being together they decided to get married. Together with their family and friends they celebrated new chapter of life. L.O.V.E.
Below sneak peek from their wedding photos.
And a special kram/hug to both of you, the most "kissing couple" I have seen!

Personal note. Memories & Life. Lifestyle Photography.

2011-07-05T01:14:00.000-07:00

Birgit is our neighbor. I wish to have that much life energy as she has. I wish one day I could sit down with my grand-grand children in the garden and tell them all stories I know.
All you need is to listen, and look, and learn...

Wedding reportage, Stockholm. Boat Love Trip...

2011-06-27T13:05:00.001-07:00

I posted earlier about the international wedding I had honor to be a part of. Juliana has posted on the blog her stunning pictures. That rainy day when I met Juliana she came cycling with her photo bags :) Thanks heaven for people like she is!

Below my reportage from that day. A day full of rain, love and something unspoken...

Boat Love Trip.

James and Katjas trip to a new live from San Francisco to the Swedish Archipelago ;)

Wedding Photographer Stockholm & How to photograph weddings ;)

2011-06-22T02:37:00.001-07:00

How to photograph weddings? I don't have "ready to use" answer. I think photographer should be an observer, discreet and respectful. When I photograph wedding it feels always special. Sometimes even more :) Nothing will be forgotten, trembling hands, smiles, laughing children - all this makes a wedding day special. Sometimes even more :)

Stockholm Photographer, Lifestyle Portrait

2011-06-21T12:48:00.000-07:00

This post is dedicated to friend of mine Dominika, jazz singer and a close to my heart person...

Following Juliana Wiklund. Wedding Photography Stockholm

2011-06-18T07:57:00.000-07:00

Some days ago Juliana Wiklund (morethanwords.se) asked me will I join her for a wedding. I said yes straight away! It was a rainy day in Stockholm, one of those you just want to spend with a cup of tea reading a book. But the couple and guest hardly notice that... they all were warmed up by LOVE. I have learned a very important thing that day. A good picture is a result of an exciting "getting-to-know" process. Getting to know the one you are going to photograph is a key to trust, to someones world, to emotions, to a better picture... Not "the best picture in the hole world", but picture which brings story behind it. Story of this one precious moment was captured by the photographer. Big, big, big thank you Juliana for this experience! How proud I am I was following you that day.
Below sneak peek of my favorites photos from yesterday.

Lifestyle & Wedding & Cupcakes :) Photography Stockholm

2011-06-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

I am very proud to say that HelloSugar Cupcakes has used one of my pictures on their web page (hellosugar.se) Amazing sweets made by an amazing girl Åsa Hellgren!

Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer Stockholm

2011-06-13T07:26:00.001-07:00

Here are some of my favorites from the polish wedding I've been photographing some days ago. It was one of the first sunny days this spring in Stockholm. We had just short while to take some pictures before the ceremony. So we rush to the small park just by the church and had some fun :)

Bröllopsfotograf Stockholm, Lifestyle & Wedding Photography Stockholm

2011-06-09T14:08:00.001-07:00

Small things matter.

I'm about to send a surprise for a very special couple I photographed lately. I will always remember that day and how strong I felt that LOVE was ALL AROUND.

Lifestyle & Wedding Photography Stockholm, practice, practice, practice ;)

2011-06-09T01:54:00.001-07:00

With this "little thing" I practice! It has no mercy on me, no lightmeter. Just him and I and Kodak film and the LIGHT. So I struggle. We will see where this practice will lead me.

Here is one of the pictures. Not the best one in the world. But I like it. And perhaps someone else will like it too.

Stockholm Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer. Email change.

2011-06-07T01:15:00.000-07:00

New email address for Aleksandra Olejnik Photography - Lifestyle & Wedding Stockhol from now on:

info@aleksandraolejnik.com

The old email (aleksandra.olejnik(at)gmail.com) will also work for some time.

I think it is my firs post on this blog with no picture :)

Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer Stockholm. Children Photography. Barnfotografering.

2011-06-04T06:27:00.000-07:00

Many photographers are shy. Sometimes camera helps them to be... little bit less shy :) So shy photographer visited neighbors with camera :) They were painting small baby house. Preparing for a lovely time when their daughter will play there. I know Elin will grow up surrounded by her parents love...

Lifestyle Photographer Stockholm.

2011-05-30T12:56:00.000-07:00

Friend of mine, Dorota celebrated PhD exam last Saturday. Congratulations once again! :)

Engagement Photos. Stockholm Lifestyle & Wedding Photography

2011-05-26T02:19:00.000-07:00

This day was special. It was raining in the morning, but when I met my couple for a pre wedding photoshoot the evening sun was going down slowly and quietly. I fallowed those two with my camera & I was smiling all the time while photographing, while post processing, while posting them here... So much positive energy!
Thank you William and Eman :)

Spring Wedding Photography - Stockholm.

2011-05-21T04:27:00.001-07:00

The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is to love and be loved in return...

Wedding Photography Stockholm.

2011-05-21T04:12:00.001-07:00

"Evening shadows make me blue when each weary day is through,
How I long to be with you, my happiness."

Frank Sinatra "My Happiness"

Engagement Photos sneak peek. Stockholm

2011-05-19T13:32:00.000-07:00

Why to change something what is perfect? No need. Love was around us all the time when I took this engagement pictures. No changes than, just the two of them, love & sun...

Smile! Children Photography Stockholm.

2011-05-19T06:47:00.001-07:00

Stockholm Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer. Spring Light...

2011-05-06T02:50:00.001-07:00

Lifestyle Photography Stockholm. Spring Dance.

2011-05-03T13:25:00.000-07:00

Spring Pictures :)

2011-05-02T00:37:00.000-07:00

Lifestyle Photographer Stockholm. Louie - The Dog :)

2011-04-04T12:27:00.001-07:00

Morgongåva. Boudoir photography. Wedding photographer Stockholm.

2011-03-28T06:02:00.000-07:00

Barnfoto. Children photography. Nikolas.

2011-03-17T03:28:00.000-07:00

Barnfoto. Children photography. Stockholm.

2011-03-11T02:43:00.000-08:00

Morgongåva...

2011-02-23T04:38:00.000-08:00

Lifestyle photography - Nikolas.

2011-02-12T07:47:00.000-08:00

Soon more to come.

Bröllopsmässa - Nacka Strand, Stockholm

2011-02-11T06:28:00.000-08:00

Lifestyle Photography and thank you for my Facebook fans.

2011-02-07T05:53:00.000-08:00

I would like to thank you all my Facebook followers!

You have pressed like button over 100 times! For some is not much but for me it means a lot! A lot!!! I am so grateful for your support and comments! It gives me energy to work, to dream, to share, to stay awake.

No words - just one picture. Wedding Photography Stockholm.

2011-02-01T07:18:00.001-08:00

Never afraid to ask - continuation

2011-02-01T05:45:00.000-08:00

I continue my project with asking wedding photographers about their work!
There was something about it here.
This time photographer Juliana Wiklund has answered my 4 questions.
Thank you Juliana!

1.What inspires you?
I'm inspired about a lot of things, but specially by the people I
photograph, by films , by music and by light.
These are the four things that can make me stop and smile. That can trigger
the litte creativity button I have in my head.
Not seldom I can laugh out loud or run and hug a person I'm shooting just
because that human being is soooo wonderful. Then I can see a ray of light
lighting someone's shoulder and I melt away.
I usually think of music as the enchanter of my soul and films, the
enchanters of my mind. They can make my soul and mind dance in such a way
that they end up doing some "dance-steps" they had never tried before. And
that in itself is inspiring!

2.What makes a photograph good?
A good photography for me is one that makes my client smile and cry at the
same time. It's not always that a good picture for me is a good picture for
the one I photography. And that's great. The art of photography is so
subjective that it touches people in different ways.

3.What character qualities should the photographer nurture?
Curiosity. I guess it's the most important one . And humbleness. When you
stop thinking you can get better, or when you think you have nothing else to
learn, you stop being a good photographer.

4.What is your advice for the aspiring photographer?
Photograph. A lot. Everything. Everyone. Make the camera an extention of
your hand and always have it at hand.
And shoot things that you have never shot before. Dare to try. Dare to fail.
Failure is often a better teacher than success.

My inspiration today was light...

Grand Hotel Bröllopsmässa

2011-01-31T08:04:00.000-08:00

My Friday wedding inspiration on Grand Hotel Wedding Fair. As my camera focus is on sweets you can see how much I like them. To photograph and to eat!
Those lovely things you see comes from holysweet and hellosugar.

Wedding inspiraton!

2011-01-27T11:36:00.000-08:00

Lina and Charlotte run a project called bröllopsinspiration.se. These girls have got power! I have just come back from a mini wedding fair. Cozy place, interesting people, wedding inspiration..? Yes - I'm in! Thank you all that you let me to sneak around with my camera! I also had a grate pleasure to meet and talk to photographer Åsa Deleau Wiklund and Katarina, wedding coordinator organizing "ekobröllop" - this idea I like very much. Think green dear friends!

Meet my friend...

2011-01-27T07:17:00.001-08:00

No photoshop, negative scanned.

Winter experiment continuing...

Thank you my little friend :)

Urban jungle... Stockholm winter photography

2011-01-25T05:27:00.000-08:00

Recently I read some interesting thing...

"She showed how out of your own personality you can read your images and arrive at an authentic understanding of what you have done, where you are, and what you can do with yoursefl"

Milton Meltzer: Dorothea Lange: A Photographer's Life, New York, 1985, p.304.

Ghost Photography?

2011-01-24T08:10:00.000-08:00

Girl with a beautiful name... Noemi.

Regissör - Sanna Lenken

2011-01-17T05:35:00.001-08:00

Lifestyle Portrait

2011-01-12T03:20:00.000-08:00

"My favourite thing is to go where I've never been"

Diane Arbus

Wedding coffee table book

2011-01-11T09:22:00.000-08:00

New project in progress...

2011-01-04T07:24:00.000-08:00

Thank you...

2011-01-01T09:53:00.000-08:00

With the video below I would like to say

THANK YOU

to my family, friends, clients

for support and inspiration in 2010...

Lovely time.

2010-12-29T07:41:00.001-08:00

Missing Summer

2010-12-14T08:42:00.001-08:00

Daniel & Magdalena - Wedding Photography Stockholm. Bröllopsfoto.

2010-12-09T04:54:00.000-08:00

Such a big love, so little time...
My "mission" is to capture moments that makes this day special.

And little bonus, me in action :)

Christmas Inspiration - Siggesta Gård

2010-12-08T11:33:00.000-08:00

Johanna & Daniel - engagement

2010-12-06T06:56:00.001-08:00

Johanna and Daniel have booked me for their wedding in July next year.
They like Winterviken area in Stockholm, so we went there to shoot their free engagement photos, which is included in the wedding package.
It was incredibly cold that day, but this couple love warm up my camera!

And here I post about Presentkort you can order as a Christmas gift.

Johanna&Daniel - engagement

2010-12-04T06:03:00.001-08:00

One picture from today photoshooting. It was really cold!!!

Aleksandra Olejnik Photography - Cards

2010-12-03T01:18:00.001-08:00

Just arrived! Christmas gift I give to myself ;)
My promo cards, they look just perfect. So I had to take a picture and share it with you :)

And your Christmas gift is waiting for you just right here.

Josefine

2010-12-02T05:59:00.001-08:00

Josefine is waiting for the biggest surprise ever.
It is growing inside her...

Aleksandra Olejnik & Stall Lennartsson - Solvalla reportage

2010-12-02T03:02:00.000-08:00

Brev till Tomten!

2010-11-30T05:26:00.001-08:00

I have prepared a special Christmas photo-gift. You can order a presentkort at Aleksandra Olejnik Photography.
The price is 875 SEK and it includes photo taking time - 30 min, 1 processed print 24x30 cm, 3 processed digital pictures. Includes also little transparent påse & jul band :)
For your Christmas gift contact me here.

Svenska Fotografers Förbund - seminary with Paulina Holmgren and Felicia Elling Falk.

2010-11-29T04:36:00.000-08:00

A big test of svensk språk for me :)
Some really good to know things.
Thank you Paulina And Felicia.

Aleksandra Olejnik - Vernissage at Stockholms Fotoantikvariat

2010-11-25T03:13:00.000-08:00

I am honored to invite all my watchers/readers to a vernissage this Saturday at Stockholms Fotoantikvariat - black&white photography by Aleksandra Olejnik. Exhibition until 23.XII.

Ristorante Italiano Stockholm

2010-11-18T00:33:00.000-08:00

I had a pleasure to take pictures for one of the best italian restaurants in Stockholm. Two acctually. One is called PortoCervo and the other one PortoFino.

It was a yummy experience!

You can read some of the restaurants press release below.

"Vardagslyxig italiensk restaurang som har lyckats skapa en familjär känsla"

Svenska Dagbladet

"Ser personal och kök bara till att finslipa formen ytterligare kan Portocervo mycket väl knipa titeln som huvudstadens bästa italienare. Här serveras Södermalms mest ambitiösa, prisvärda, finmat just nu."

Dagens Nyheter

Bon Appétit!

Anna&Michael

2010-11-10T02:01:00.001-08:00

By watching this video you can see rest of Anna&Michael photos.

Changes in photographer life...

2010-11-09T04:20:00.000-08:00

Red is back!

2010-11-05T09:11:00.001-07:00

Don't waste any second...

2010-11-04T06:42:00.001-07:00

Waiting for a client also can be a good moment to practice :)

Autumn Forest Story.

2010-11-03T06:49:00.001-07:00

Coming soon...

An Angel Called Chanell

2010-11-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

Kiss and smile and be happy...

2010-10-29T07:40:00.000-07:00

Add taste to your life!

2010-10-27T03:31:00.001-07:00

Jan

2010-10-26T01:04:00.000-07:00

Daniel&Magdalena

2010-10-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

Just came back from Stockholm Stadshuset where Daniel&Magdalena got married...
All the best for you guys!

Little George/Jerzy

2010-10-20T03:45:00.001-07:00

Yany

2010-10-19T01:41:00.000-07:00

„…I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour.
I'll be there for you, like I've been there before.
I'll be there for you, cause you're there for me too…”

Morning inspiration

2010-10-18T02:41:00.000-07:00

I walk a lot :)
One of my morning walks end up in a world of pearls called Sirlig Pärlor.
I didn't know what to look at first...
I absolutely lovely things.
Talking to Sussi made me smile for the rest of the morning!

Look into my eyes...

2010-10-15T09:28:00.000-07:00

Happy child is a dirty child!

2010-10-07T03:05:00.000-07:00

Some time ago I have created facebook page for AleksandraOlejnikPhotography
Join me on facebook than!
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Autumn at Aleksandra Olejnik Photography

2010-10-04T02:21:00.000-07:00

Autumn day like today...

2010-09-30T12:46:00.000-07:00

Sun.
Autumn.
Energy.
Happiness.
FOREVER.

Another happy moment.
Not long time ago I have asked photographers I admire some questions about their work.
Some of them have answered me! I mentioned this here.
Today I post about another one – signed“pink” – Anna from SmallpigartPhotography.
And those are her answers…

1. What inspires you?
Jag inspireras av livet, resor och allt som händer i vardagen utom städning :-)
2.What makes a photograph good?
Det är nog olika beroende på vem som betraktar. För mig är det bilder som berör, bilder som man kan titta på och upptäcka nya saker varje gång man tittar. Gillar också bilder som levererar något oväntat, som bryter lite mot det förväntade.
3. What character qualities should the photographer nurture?
Tror inte man behöver ha någon speciell kvalité. Men har man inte intresset och kärleken till foto så tror jag det syns i bilderna.
4. What is your advice for the aspiring photographer?
Tro på dig själv, verkar något svårt våga testa, du kan bara lyckas. Ge inte upp när det är tufft, det finns många kollegor där ute som hjälper dig! Glöm inte att njuta och ha kul!!!

Tkank you Anna :)

Brides, brides, brides...

2010-09-22T07:40:00.001-07:00

Never afraid to ask.

2010-09-20T02:30:00.000-07:00

Some days ago I have asked some photographers I admire to answer 4 questions about their work and I received some responds. This is success :) I am willing to be better in what I'm doing and never afraid to ask. This questions were kind a "home work" after I have red a book about pictures visual poetry...
1.What inspires you?
2.What makes a photograph good?
3.What character qualities should the photographer nurture?
4.What is your advice for the aspiring photographer?

One of the photographers was Paulina Westerlind
and her answers were:
1.What inspires you?
livet, människor, relationer, själen
2.What makes a photograph good?
det berör
3.What character qualities should the photographer nurture?
beror på vad man vill fotografera men det är ju en bra början att tycka om bilder och former
4.What is your advice for the aspiring photographer?
attityd, självförtroende och ödmjukhet och mod, allt det som du verkar ha

The other photographer was Lindisima
and her answers were:
1. What inspires you?
I am simple. I’m inspired by positive emotions and beauty. How the word beauty is defined is a completely different question but everything that has some kind of positive energy gives me extra inspiration. Do you find a lot of those things at a wedding? Well, now you all know why I am a wedding addict!
2. What makes a photograph good?
I truly don’t think that there’s just one answer to that question, not even for me. A photo can be good because it shows a person’s personality, it captures a moment, it creates an artistic view of a small detail, it enhances the beauty of a person, it shows emotions between people (this is important!), it evokes a reaction, it is technically perfect using interesting light and the perfect depth of field for that specific motive or why not all of the above. I admit that I think it’s important that the clients I photograph simply think that they look good, but that’s not the whole answer. I go to myself and ask, what do I look for in a picture of me and yes…. I am a bit vain even though I don’t look like a picture perfect model.
3. What character qualities should the photographer nurture?
Curiosity, inspiration and a strive to create something he or she is proud of. In addition to that, like in any client based work, a photographer needs to be able to balance the artistic creativity with a very clear focus on what the clients want and to be service minded. And talking about clients, I think every photographer should think about his or her own personality and what kind of clients he or she wants to attract. Be true to yourself and you will get clients that love you for what you are and the style you have!
4. What is your advice for the aspiring photographer?
Be prepared to work hard, be very client focused (one really happy customer will give you a lot more credit that 5 that are just “satisfied”) and don’t fall into the trap to take too much inspiration from other photographers within the same business. Don’t underestimate your own work and time and take wisdom from that if you are and act confident, the clients will trust you more than if you don’t believe in yourself and your work.

I am truly moved that those photographers took their time and answered me.
I am so motivated to work on my photography...
Below my constant inspiration, Karolina.

2010-09-15T03:46:00.001-07:00

5 minutes on the staircase...

2010-09-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

Photographer Kicki has published my pictures on her blog.
I'm honored :)

This is Kicki in my eyes.

2010-09-13T01:16:00.001-07:00

Cute little girl - Lara.

2010-09-10T07:47:00.001-07:00

Coming soon...
Taste of Italy in Stockholm.

2010-09-09T01:43:00.001-07:00

In the morning I tried my new lens.
Last summer days in Stockholm City.

2010-09-07T02:37:00.001-07:00

Aleksandra Olejnik Photography Blog presenteras -
- Nya visitkort!
How do you like it?

2010-09-07T01:55:00.000-07:00

I try different cameras.
This picture was taken with hmmm...non digital :)
Medium format, Yashica.

2010-09-06T05:37:00.001-07:00

Fund manager - Jan.

Just a couple of pictures today, there is more to come.

2010-09-05T06:13:00.001-07:00

Mini coffeetable book and thank you cards I have designed for Natalia&Patrick.

2010-09-04T07:42:00.001-07:00

Late afternoon. Poland.

2010-09-03T06:52:00.001-07:00

I know there is someone waiting for this picture...
Daria is my niece and she knows I love her.

2010-09-02T06:40:00.000-07:00

Last few days I have been receiving one surprise after another.
I barely do this, but this time I want to share with my readers/weavers my happiness, so I copy some of responds...

“I want to say thanks very much for taking the time to take those lovely photos of me. It´s the best set of photographs I have ever had taken of me.”
Nina

“First off let me say that I ADORE your photos and your retouch - you take pictures just as I would have taken them, which is really awesome.”
Alexandra

“I am impressed by your personality and It was nice to know you better. For me personally, this session is an unforgettable experience, which I’ll remember for years.”
Anna

“WOW! Those pictures are amazing! So beautiful!”
…and she took a bunch of stunning photographs of our table! I love this style of photography, it´s so dreamy!”
holy sweet

“Thank you so much. Beautiful pictures.”
Sommar salongen

2010-09-01T05:22:00.001-07:00

2010-09-01T00:02:00.000-07:00

"And love
It's not the easy thing
The only baggage
That you can bring
Not the easy thing
The only baggage you can bring
Is all that you can't leave behind..."

2010-08-31T00:27:00.001-07:00

Couple of more shoots from Bröllopsmässan at Ulriksdals slottpark.
Alexandra - blond angel - thank you for your enthusiasm!

2010-08-30T13:46:00.001-07:00

It is always good time to meet new people, chat a little, take some pictures...
Thank you Cecilia from aldestams.se and holysweet.se
Pictures taken at Ulriksdals Slott.

2010-08-26T01:03:00.001-07:00

Freja is a happy girl...

2010-08-25T13:23:00.001-07:00

Already missing holidays..?

2010-08-24T13:16:00.000-07:00

Someone made me very happy today.
It is an occasion for me to remind myself how my "wedding passion" has started.
It was a very first wedding I have been shooting.
Without even thinking that I will do it for living.
No experience, no equipment, no comfortable shoes :)
Passion.
Sara and Samir - two different cultures - same feeling...
Thank you S&S!

2010-08-24T02:12:00.001-07:00

This engagement photo shooting has started in rain...
As we all know after the rain comes SUN!
Thank you for Daniel and Magdalena for their patience.
Such a nice place they showed me. In the middle of Stockholm - oasis.

2010-08-23T00:14:00.000-07:00

My poor English is not enough sometimes to handle what I wish to express.
Since I have started my photography experience I have met many people.
They are interesting, funny, rapt, happy, quiet...
Every time is a completely different experience and a lesson for me...
Today - Anna.

2010-08-20T02:08:00.000-07:00