Valentina Vitols Studio

03/24/2017

Breathtaking!

"The photochrom, developed in Switzerland, 1890 after 10 years of research, was a breakthrough in photography, says Helena Zinkham, chief of the prints and photographs division at the Library of Congress."

Taken in the late 19th century, these European picture postards aren't all they seem.

07/06/2016

Gorgeous image! What do you think? -> Pilot captures incredible nighttime thunderstorm photo over the Pacific Ocean.

A strong, roiling updraft; a smooth, flat anvil; and the overshooting top -- all features of strong, developing thunderstorms.

04/28/2016

The fabulous Goldfinch Tavern in Seattle hosted a food photography workshop yesterday. I'm very grateful for the beautiful food they shared, and the fantastic pros they brought in to share their knowledge with us. Here are some of the photos I made. Enjoy!

03/25/2016

Let me tell you that, besides being a great city to visit, the photo opportunities are endless. Our Seattle portfolio is huge and we hold it in a special place in our heart. Come visit us!

TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards. Find out what the best destinations in the United States are as awarded by millions of real travelers.

03/09/2016

Great tips to photograph through glass as professionals do. Happy Wednesday from Seattle!

As the in-house photographer for the Columbia Center’s Sky View Observatory, I have a bit of experience shooting through glass to get photos of the awesome city view. Reading reviews of peop…

02/27/2016

A fantastic story, filled with great life lessons and beautiful photographs. Happy Saturday!

Meet Winnie Tseng and partner Jeremy Jacobson. The American couple retired in their 30s to spend their lives travelling the world - and they're sharing their secret so you can too.

02/25/2016

I have been waiting to hear this for a while. Interesting that is Leica. I wonder how this will influence the future of DSLR photography. Enjoy!

Leica wants a piece of the smartphone photography boom. The iconic German camera company and Chinese telecom giant Huawei announced today that they're team

02/18/2016

Admiring the calmness of the beach goers here. What a breathtaking photograph.

"World Press Photo first prize in the Nature Singles category: "Storm Front on Bondi Beach" by Rohan Kelly for the Daily Telegraph, shows a massive cloud formation looming as a sunbather reads, oblivious to the approaching storm in Sydney, Australia, November 6th 2015."

“World Press Photo first prize in the Nature Singles category: "Storm Front on Bondi Beach" by Rohan Kelly for the Daily Telegraph, shows a massive cloud…”

02/16/2016

These photos are delightful. Dedicated to all our friends who love animals and light. Happy Tuesday!

There's nothing as majestic as animals under the golden glow of the first and last hours of sunlight.

02/14/2016

An oldie but a goodie. Happy Valentine's Day!

01/27/2016

We've never seen anything like this before. Hooray for photography documenting the unusual. Have a great day!

The unusually cold winter of Massachusetts produced an incredible phenomenon 100 miles southeast of Boston on the island of Nantucket: frozen waves.

12/23/2015

A look into the most powerful images of 2015.

A selection of the year’s most riveting photographs.

03/16/2015

Gorgeous. Enjoy!

03/02/2015

Stunning photos. Worth the read. Enjoy!

How do you advertise the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere to potential buyers? You put on a jaw-dropping photo shoot like this one featuring 500px user and ballerina Vik Tory.

11/22/2014

Excited to be working with one of our favorite businesses in Seattle, the fabulous via cacao. Their new collection is coming soon and it's gorgeous! Here's a sneak peek. Enjoy!

11/05/2014

This is absolutely amazing. Check his portfolio out!

Since 1964, the National History Museum in London has been organizing their annual Wildlife Photographer Of The Year contest. This year, the Grand title winner in Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, which includes photographers up to 17 years of age, was Carlos Perez Naval - a 9-year-old boy fr…

09/09/2014

Images worth looking at. Getty Images 2014 grant recipients. Enjoy!

The photography agency Getty Images celebrates the 10th anniversary of its grants programme

08/18/2014

When people ask me where to go for photography classes, I always tell them to take John Greengo's CreativeLive classes. He's one of the best instructors I've ever had the pleasure to take a class with. Plus, these are online and you can take them anywhere in the world. Don't miss it!

Reach your full potential as a photographer! John Greengo covers everything you need to know to take better photos. You’ll learn how to choose the gear that’s best for you, and how to use it to its fullest potential. From shutter speeds to apertures to depth-of-field and much, much…

07/18/2014

Gorgeous images. It's amazing to think the children in the photographs are in their 50s today. Enjoy!

Buried treasure doesn't always have to be underground. As photographer Ken Heyman discovered, forgotten storage boxes can yield treasure, too. According to Medium, his former agent, Woodfin Camp, requested that he empty his contents from a closing...

05/29/2014

We thought of you with love today, but that’s not new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that, too.

Rest in peace, Maya Angelou.

05/01/2014

"Interesting" news for those who love to swim in the sea (we do). Still, it's pretty beautiful, isn't it?

You know when you're horsing around at the beach and accidentally swallow a nasty gulp of salt water? Well I hate to break it to you but that foul taste wasn't just salt. Photographer David Littschwager captured this amazing shot of a single drop of seawater magnified 25 times to reveal