Masha Ellsworth Photography

Friend of a photographer

masha — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:23:32 +0000

Any photographer is lucky to have a friend; a very patient friend who will not mind sitting in front of the camera for hours while the photographer gets everything just right. The composition, lighting, exposure, focus… all of those vital parts that can make or break a photo so easily. Your dedicated friend doesn’t question your skills or your vision; follows your every direction. The friend doen’t ask “What is wrong with my chin? or my shoulders?” to your command “Chin down! Sit up straight!”

I am lucky enough to have a friend like that…

My own swarovski crystals

masha — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:44:34 +0000

Like most women I like shiny things: jewelry, sequin dresses, reflection of the mirrors (well, most of the time.) So every time I get to travel internationally I take my time looking though the duty free magazines with jewelry and watches. For some reason swarovski crystals are always featured in them. I enjoy looking and the perfect pictures of the necklaces and earrings and choosing which ones are my favorites. Don’t get me wrong, I have never bought anything of the duty free magazines before. But the idea of owning such an eye-catching beauty just feels good.

That’s why I was so excited to find these natural swarovski crystals on a hike at Point Reyes a few weeks ago.

Aren’t those perfect! My very own “swarovski crystals”…My very own gift from nature…

All I had to do was just look close enough; I wonder what else I can find if I turn my iPod off and get my camera out on my next hike.

Coco will miss him

masha — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:51:33 +0000

It’s probably very obvious that I don’t have kids yet (otherwise this blog would have been overtaken by their pictures.) I do have a pet, a Siamese cat Coco. She is more than just a pet, she is a full member of our family. Coco uses every opportunity to voice her opinion on very important and not so important issues. Coco, like any respected Siamese cat, has an attitude. Coco also has a boyfriend, my neighbor’s cat Metou.

Their relationship is a complicated one, they chase and attach each other one minute and can’t wait to go out to play together the next. Over two years we (the human owners that were chosen to take case of these two) have been privileged to be entertained by Coco and Metou ruining around the hallways, fighting for treats and having to clean up their fur after real “cat fights.” To sum it all up – it has been a lot of fun. Too bad that at the end of this month Coco and Metou will not longer share the same hallway; this pair will have to part. But they will have fond memories and scars to remind them of each other.

Here is a picture of cute Metou. We will all miss you!

Tim and Theavy’s Engagement Photos | Point Richmond, CA

masha — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:46:24 +0000

Je’Anna and Cameron’s wedding | Palo Alto, CA

masha — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:20:41 +0000

All brides look brilliant and flawless on their wedding day, but I think that Je’Anna wakes up looking as fabulous as she is.

Despite all the emotions of that day, she looked stunning and elegant walking down the isle with her dad…

to be married to Cameron, the life of her life…

Julia and Gail Engagement Pictures | Oakland, CA

masha — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:17:02 +0000

In January I had a privilege to take engagement pictures for Julia and Gail in Oakland. They were a lot of fun – very relaxed and natural in front of the camera.

My job as a photographer is very easy when people I work with open up and just have a good time.

I think smile flatter any person, especially so contagious and sincere like theirs.

Keela and Les Engagement Pictures | Berkeley, CA

masha — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:54:11 +0000

I like having fun while taking pictures of people, it makes such a difference when clients are relaxed, flirty and playful. This weekend I took engagement pictures of Keela and Les the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. And they did not disappoint…

It was a foggy day and we couldn’t see the city from up in the hills. This fact didn’t really matter, Keela and Les were still “fighting” over the observation binoculars.

Although we had little luck with the panoramic view Lawrence Hall of Science offers on a sunny day, we took a few very cute pictures by their waterfall.

Ruby and Josh’s wedding | San Jose, CA

masha — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:37:15 +0000

Growing up in Ukraine I used to watch a lot of Indian movies, which is somewhat odd if you think about it. I have always loved the colorful outfits and as you might have guessed – dancing. In November I have photographed an Indian wedding which brought me back to my childhood.

Ruby and Josh, the bride and the groom, wore amazing red and white wedding outfits.

For the first time in my life I saw such an intricate henna tattoo work – I can only imagine how long it took…

Now I want a purse like that too .

The guests and the couple danced the night away, and I was so glad to be a part of this fairy tale wedding.

Masha and son’s Christmas Portrait| Orem, UT

masha — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:24:51 +0000

It’s fun to visit family and friends around holidays. I was in Utah right before Thanksgiving for my sister-in-law’s wedding and had some time to hang out with my best friend Masha (Masha #2 he-he-he, I am Masha #1) and her little boy.

It was a nice warm day to take pictures and I had very cooperative models! And then Masha and I have decided to open a new line of woman’s clothing and have Masha be the model for our catalog .

masha — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:33:00 +0000

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