teenLook #3 - August 2019 - Ethan Atwood
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teenLook #3 - August 2019 - Ethan Atwood

Cool and laid back is the best way to describe legend and icon, James Dean. This inspired shoot and gives a bit of history of the star. Cool and laid back is the best way to describe legend and icon, James Dean. This inspired shoot and gives a bit of history of the star.

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teenLOOK Toronto based photographer Julia Skyba Photographer Spotlight Julia's journey into photography started by accident. Little did she know that one day she would become a professional photographer. From a young age, Julia was always fond of beautiful images and could spent hours gazing at pictures. She could visualize stills within the motion of life and could hold the images of moments already gone, but becoming a photographer was not something she aspired to, given her first experience with the camera was not very successful. Imagine a black and white Olympus in the hands of a 9 year old, the all black, bright white or blurry images and the frustration and confusion that accompanied them. Julia was positive she would never touch a camera again, but life proved her wrong. When the new era of digital cameras emerged Julia saw an opportunity to try the camera again and bought her first Nikon. Julia shared her excitement over her new toy with her friend, who also became her first client. Julia's first paid job was a kids birthday party and within those two hours she managed to take over a thousand images. Later Julia had to spend many long hours selecting and editing those photos before she could deliver them to her friend. It took her years to simplify the process and become as efficient as she is today. Over the last five years Julia has taken numerous courses and training to sharpen those natural skills, participated in workshops, and had hundreds of photo shoots. Every photo session would bring both excitement and challenges. Every new client requires new and interesting ideas and a unique approach. Creativity and patience are a big part of who Julia is and why her clients love working with her. For the love of photography, Julia transformed her living room into a studio, while the rest of the house stores a variety of props for any occasion. From maternity and newborn, to business and modeling portfolios, Julia does it all. Whether it's a smash cake session or a wedding, Julia has you covered. She will often conduct a meet & greet session in advanced, to get an understanding of each client's desires and expectations, as well as consult them on the best approach or offer suggestions and wardrobe advice. When weather cooperates Julia also loves shooting outside to capture her clients and the beauty of some natural settings. Though Julia does all kinds of photo services and works with people of all ages, her favorite age group is older kids and teenagers. There is something about them that makes them free spirited and natural, but also easy to manage and coordinate. They have joy of youth with a flavor of maturity, they are fresh and open to ideas and even to try something crazy at times. Being a very shy person Julia never thought she'd be able to work with people she doesn't know, however when she is behind the camera she becomes invisible and focuses only on what she wants to achieve as a result. Julia can lay on the ground, climb the fence, show her models how to pose and sometimes even entertain them using a clown nose. One time Julia Julia Skyba had to actually hide between pews and really blend with the guests to capture a baptism in a Catholic church where photography was not permitted. But she later realized she was spotted when the minister said in his final speech, “Anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Even photography in the ceremony that is not allowed.” Julia believes that photography makes her a better person, helps her grow in every aspect, helps understand life and makes time stop with every click of the camera, giving her clients the gift of time, those immortalized moments, whether a smile, or a look or a simple gesture. Photography is what shapes Julia's dreams, her plans for future and her life. teenLOOK 44 teenlook.ca | issue #3

Fast Facts Julia Skyba Toronto, Ontario, Canada Instagram @ creative_mind_ stretch Website www.creativemindstretch.com teenlook.ca | issue #3 45

Fast Facts<br />

Julia Skyba<br />

Toronto, Ontario, Canada<br />

Instagram<br />

@ creative_mind_ stretch<br />

Website<br />

www.creativemindstretch.com<br />

teenlook.ca | issue <strong>#3</strong> 45

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