Photographer brings Russian fairy tales to life in artistic portraits (01)

Today I spotted some fabulous fashion photos from Russian photographer Margarita Kareva. Love her creative way of showing beauty. This is blog 01. I will post 3 blogs from her inspiring work .....

Margarita brings the beautiful mystery of Russian fairy tales to life through her fantastical portraits. Employing elaborate costumes and surreal props, each image is a peek into a mysterious, magical world. Kareva calls these vignettes Plein Air, as they take place among the gorgeous outdoor landscape with models who exude elegance - even when confronted with wild animals.

If you had told Kareva that five years ago she’d be a photographer, she wouldn’t have believed you. But, she picked up a camera back then and hasn’t stopped since. “I often say thanks to the universe for giving me a passion for my life,” she wrote. Her path to photography was a natural extension of her interests when she was younger. “I loved to read since childhood,” she explained, “and perhaps my love of reading has made me a dreamer and a person living in their fantasies.” It’s not something she takes for granted. “I’m glad that I had a way to play out my fantasies with the camera. It is very important for every person - to have their own way of expression.”

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Sources: Kareva School, Bored Panda, 500px and My Modern Met
All images via Margarita Kareva.