Elena Shumilova is a mother of two who perfectly captures the powerful bond between her two sons and the myriad of animal friends they have made on her farm in Russia.
The talented photographer, whom we previously featured, is continuing to weave her magic. Whether it be autumn, summer, spring, or winter, Shumilova manages to convey a sense of coziness and timelessness in her breathtaking photos.
“Children and animals – it’s my life. I’m a mom with two sons and we spend a lot of time on the farm,” – Shumilova said.
“When shooting I prefer to use natural light – both inside and outside. I love all sorts of light conditions – street lights, candle light, fog, smoke, rain and snow – everything that gives visual and emotional depth to the image.”
“When I graduated from school I entered Moscow Institute of Architecture where I practiced with sketching and painting a lot. I suppose it is sketching and painting that defined my feeling of photography and composition.”
“I’ve been shooting every day and processing the images at nights. By autumn I felt I found my own way of approaching photography.”
“I largely trust my intuition and inspiration when I compose photos. I get inspired mainly by my desire to express something I feel, though I usually cannot tell exactly what that is.”
“I’m so glad that my pictures [have begun] to be liked by many people. It inspires me and it makes me do better.”
