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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER
From Russia with talent,
Anna Kotlova has brought herpassion for painting & photography
to the Tampa Bay area.
Her dream is to have a gallery to show all of her work and be known internationally From Russia with talent, Anna Kotlova has brought her passion for painting and photography to the Tampa Bay area. Inspired by artists, Luis Roya and Valejo, her passion is fantasy art. Born in Kislovoksk, Russia, Anna came to the United States at 19, and is an exceptional and driven young woman whose flair for fantasy art is only the beginning.Six years ago Anna began her photography career taking pictures of her best friend and model /designer Alla K. Starting out with a small camera and no formal training she laid the groundwork for what would be a career. “Photography allows me to explore, create and try new things”, Anna says. There seems to be no end to Anna’s artistic talents. Along with photography and painting, she is a fashion designer in her own right. Her fashion line includes accessories, belts and swimsuits. She also enjoys interior design and as with all her interests she brings passion and love to her work. Add in a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and the possibilities are endless. Anna has many goals, including traveling around the world, exploring new places and of course making her parents proud. Her dream is to have a gallery to display all of her works and be known internationally for her work. Her love of people and her desire to be part of the special moments in their lives shows in her photography. “From weddings to newborns, from runways to body art. I love it all!” says Anna. Her photography has a natural feel to it . Anna feels her achievements in photography are because she takes the pictures the way she feels it. Without any formal training, Anna follows no set rules. With the amount of talent she possesses she can set her own. Congratulations Anna on winning 1st place in the “Vocess Spring Photographer Visions Contest”. We are all sure it is only the beginning.
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MARCH 2011