Tamara L. Photography

I LOVE your work! Excellent!

I lead my life by looking for people who teach me by example. I had 2, you are now the third. I really think your eye is something special, your work is outstanding, and thats an understatement.

Love your work, and the type of images you concentrate on. Are you self-taught, or have you had formal training?

Thank you for comment I am my own teacher, never had any formal education in art.

So great !

Bravissima Tamara!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your work is amazing. I'm just a Beginner. Your work is inspired.

Excellent job!

I love your portfolio! Beautiful work!

Great work! I don't as yet have anything on this site and I don't want to critique so as to not look stupid, but I think your work is inspiring to beginner like me! Keep it up!

Great, again. I have one question - where are you from?

Impressive portraits and technique. I need to curl up and study these more. Thanks for the inspiration.

Great images!

tamara slike su ti super! bas sam se iznenadio kad sam te prepoznao, ime i prezime je malo pomoglo, malo slike i tako. mozda me se sjetis, dramska u osnovnoj, kod tomica. ako se sjetis javi se da malo popricamo ili se dopisemo. marko kobas makokobas@hotmail.com

I am from Croatia

Your photos are amazing! If you publish a book of these pictures I will buy it.

// James

:) If I ever publish any of my photos I will let you know.

ummm.. well.. I think I am really impressed... all the good luck for you...

èestitan!!!!!!!! Uvik san se pita ko su ti ljudi na naslovnici, sad znan, fala!

tamara is the BEST ! 10 Great FOTOS Tamir A

Are you not a pro??! looks like that! :) keep up the brilliant work!

I really like your photos! Specially the part called "Sumer Time". Grate job!

What a eye you have! Simply beautiful!

Amazing work...maybe you should start thinking about being a proffesional fashion photographer...your work would be perfect for such stuff... amazing.

Lovely work-you are beautiful and you have a beautiful family..........I would love to see what kind of images you can create being behind the camera more! Very nice portfolio

Do you like the U.K. band Cocteau Twins?

I am trully happy for you. Hard work does pay.

I am glad your portfolio was finally recognized. Very well deserved. I like the style you have created. Keep at it!

congratulations tamara - alwasys recognise one of your unique shots. I (and am sure many here) would be interested to know how you evolved this individual style.

Thank you for showing the way to make a portfolio. Wish I had a definite style as yours. Excellent photographer. Do you have a website?

Your photos are truly inspirational. And your technique can only be described as......."WOW ! AMAZING !!" Please let us know if you publish any of your work !

WBoon

Tamara, I was going to say something about the fact that you used the same model for most of your photos. Then I realised that it was you! Well, if the camera likes you why shoot somebody else?

The tones of your images here are similar to cross-processed film, though I suspect that you used selective colouring in PhotoShop. I don't mind the look but it can be used by some photographers to hide their lack of skill with lighting and colour.

Out of all of these images there are two which stand out for different reasons but they both help make the same point. The point is this: like with anything - art, business, technology, policy - there is often a great difference between *intent* and *result*.

Take the picture called 'Angel' (1333004). It is a formal set-up, well lit and exposed with no disturbing background. And it's obvious what the photo is meant to show. And the image is in fact quite ordinary (but *not* poor). If it were obvious but beautiful then that would be enough. However, I am glad you included it.

The second picture I am talking about is 'Big Girl'. In terms of composition it's quite nicely done even though it doesn't follow 'classical' compositional rules. The girl has no clothes on and this is great because clothing would just be a distracting element that would ruin the picture's simplicity.

The title 'Big Girl' implies you were thinking of something totally unrelated to angels. Yet it is this image which strikes me as angelic, or as being of an angel, even though that might not be your primary intention. The girl has a contemplative expression, the lighting is bright and soft (but not sentimental, unlike those awful Hallmark cards) and the large, white expanse which takes up most of the frame is like light from heaven (well, it is from the sky isn't it?). The girl being naked implies purity - we assume angels are pure. Overall it's a fresh and calming image with a nice texture.

So you see what I mean - you tried to make an angel with 'Angel' but ended up with an ordinary photo. Yet with 'Big Girl', a more sensitive and evocative photograph, you were more expressive, more free in your style. And so you made a photo which has a different meaning for different people.

In fact, photos like 'Angel' may go very well with the sorts of people who refuse to accept that images can - or must - have depth and that can be understood on different emotional levels. Because photography is visual, it seems that it can only be superficial! These people would look at 'Big Girl' and probably assume you did something 'wrong', because part of the image is not clear, the lighting is too untamed and the girl's hair doesn't have a bow in it. Subconsciously they might like it, but their conscious mind, conditioned to never ask questions, to never think differently, will put up resistance. Heaven forbid that a photograph's point is not immediately obvious!

One more comment about 'Big Girl'. It's a good photo to view at a small size as you can see the nice 'S' shaped line made by the subject's hair and body.

If you were to ask me for one piece of advice I would ask you to increase the variety of subject matter. Most of these photographs are portraits and most have a similar tone to them. Some of them should be cut from the portfolio altogether.

If I only liked a few images here then my time spent viewing this portfolio was justified. All the best for the future. You mentioned that you never received formal training in photography (about half of the world's top photographers never did, either). If I were you I wouldn't change that!

Thank you for posting. This is, hands down, the best portfolio I've seen on photo.net. Some of the best photos I've seen anywhere. It inspires me, as a beginner with no formal training, that you were self-taught also. Keep posting!

Very strong work when narcissistic, weak when dealing with other subjects and styles. The fantasy set is the weakest of the lot.

I'm not personally into arty-fashion images, but your work is certainly marketable. At least if you can do as well when the photographer isn't the subject.

Thank you all for your support. I have received some great comments and wonderful e-mails lately.

-re to Larry

???

-re to Liv

Style is a difficult subject. It s not something I have planned, I just do what I do naturally and some people see it like style.

-re to Roberto No, not yet

-re to Kraim

Thanks for your time. It's an interesting point. Well the "Angel" did not come with great plan. The kindergarden my daughter is attending was preparing for carneval so they were masquerading in angels. As any parent I took the picture while she was getting ready. It was cute to me but not pretentious. "The big girl" was called like that, cause it was one of those moments when you see your little girl as a whole person.

Wonderful work! You seem to have a great eye for capturing people - thanks for sharing your images through this portfolio! I also do a lot of self-portraiture - in my case by necessity. My family members are all sick of posing while I try endless light variations and so on... I'm not aware of any specific coverage on self-portraiture on photo.net, I think it would make an interesting subject. Again, great work!

Very rarely do I see portrait work that truly captivates me. So much so, that I think about it long after. I'm a novice but I must give praise to your work. The high-key lighting is terrific for helping the beautiful eyes you and your family were blessed with come to life. It would truly be a shame if you stopped creating self-portraits. Your beauty is only exceeded by your talent for caturing/portraying emotion and beauty in your art. I'm stunned to say the least. Best wishes/good luck and please, let us know if you publish anything, create a website, etc

Your images are incredible, and what I admire most is the fact you ARE able to do so much with just one subject (yourself). Too many photographers use different subjects to create variety in their portfolio instead of finding new ways of showing the same subjects. By staying with the same model you are forcing yourself to grow ... pushing yourself to find new ground for the next shot. Every image you have shown here is fresh because you have purposely made it that way, not because one model has a stonger jaw and another has different styled hair. I adore your work, Tamara. You are beautiful. You are talented. You are truly inspiring. Please don't change a thing.

Hey:) Nice to see you here too:) Congrads on being the one.

:)

Ivan

Beautiful, inspiration, stunning work. One comment, I'd love to see a photo where the model is smiling and showing teeth! Not one of your fake smile for the camera pix, but a smile radiating joy and happiness. Great job -- I am envious!

rijetko kada se vidi ovako dobar rad, kao tvoj, nadam se da ces tako i nastaviti sve najbolje u zivotu i radu!

Lovely portfolio. A definite style worth looking at over and over. Wonderful work . I learn so much from this form of art. Thank you

Tamara, I absolutely adore your photos. They almost have a surrealism to them that makes them glow. What kind of camera do you shoot with and do you do your own developing or send them to be developed? Absolutely, amazin'!

Tamara, You have a wonderful body of work. And from one self taught photographer to another I suggest to you do not let anyone tell you to abandon any part of what you have learned to do. You must have a strong inner voice telling you very good ideas as your work clearly shows. Love your work with the children. All the best to you, thanks for sharing, Brad

Tamara. Congrats!

You have such a beautiful portfolio, I have long admired your style. I am sorry this is the first time I've seen it en masse and I am astounded at your work. Just so many wonderful images.

I noticed you were one of the first to ever comment on my portfolio, it wasn't until recently I knew you could even view them like this. So I thank you too for your support of my work. :)

Some excellent pics there. But the porfolio is extremely repetitive overall. Also, a few of the more cliched images really need to go.

All the above accolades are well-deserved and I'd like to point out an obvious fact. Tamara had no formal training to get these images. That means if you're looking to find your own style, your inner-talent; make your mark on photography - go forth and find it behind the lense of your own camera instead of some school that tries to teach an entire class the same philosophy. Study the pictures of those you admire and try to duplicate. Then follow your own instincts. It may not win straight thumbs up, but if you really enjoy what you're going after; it will show. More importantly, your work will grow.

Nice work Tamara. Maybe it does help to have a pretty face! :)

congratulations on the amount of great reactions that you recieved. You have a good eye for photography. But, what i miss in this portfolio is the roughness and purity of the photographed reality. there is only softness and manipulation of reality. although it is flattering to the eye (as is any beautifull person in almost every way) i miss meaning or ideas. think about it, i hope it can help you.

I really love your presentation. You have a great eye and a lot of creativity

congratulations for your featured portfolio!I know about those feelings you must have now :-) - enjoy them!All the best,regards,Monika.

Hello Tamara, you have a great portfolio, the photographs are really beautiful and so inspiring, Well, being such an artist and being that beautiful at the same time, isn't that wonderful! I can spend so much time looking at your pictures, give us more, please. Thank you. And best regards from Prague, Daniel.

I especially loved "Summer Time." What a gracefull, elegant way to represent that season. I am of Dalmation decent, so images of the sea always appeal to me. Wonderful, pisan!

your a brilliant photographer. if i was a critic i would tell you that you are top knotch and your probably my favorite photographer. thank you for sharing your work with the world.

I simply love your portfolio. Some photos are beautiful for their simplicity and tenderness. Others are grate for their complexity and sofistication. The woman model is very much photogenic with very impressive eyes. Please tell her that I would love to photograph her.

Tvoje su fotografije drukcije. Ne moraju biti tehnicki savrsene, ali imaju neki njezni, "zenski" touch koji se bas ne vidza cesto, a da su fotografije istovremeno suvisle i tehnicki O.K

Your photographs are beautiful beyond words. I love the eyes the most.

Beutiful, interesting, clean, warm.

Impressive portraits

Plethoric of beautiful images, it´s amazing.

Do not listen to ANYONE. Just keep doing what you do. People are only seeing their shortcomings in your work if they criticize it. Your art is real and it must remain only yours. Don't ever stop!

Do not listen to anyone about their criticism of your work. Your intuitive image creation is superb, I like that you take chances with your work, but don't let the image manipulation be your end-all answer to all of your image creation. I'd actually love to see you work in Black & White in the pure sense. You seem to have such superb insight on your subjects, I'll bet you'll have great results with a few more image styles too. Keep up the great work! You may not want to listen to me either, I'm just suggesting you try a few different approaches to your image colors that you haven't done before. -Avatar-

Amazing work. I love your expirimentation, it makes your photos so much more orginal and interesting then most portraits. Most photos of the human figure or face has been used so many times it becomes bland, but your interpritation and expirimentation in creativity makes it so much more interesting.

Don't have any other commnets. Just - perfect

Will you marry me?

Forgive me, I think its silly to tell this talent to PUSH herself! What do you think you are looking at? These ARE her pushes! She obviously doesn't need motivation, just the time to do the process, to let the art emerge. Just do. You're all you need, and Tamara, Thank you.

you'r definitely got the eye, but credit to the 'subjects' too

I love your photographs. Your ideas are great and I especially like the use of BW with a dab of color.

A very strong portfolio and a beautiful family you got. Best Geert

Very nice work -- I can see that you are prolific and exacting. Good Luck!

Refreshing!

p.

I am not much of a photographer but I wanted to say that this is maybe the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.

Her dude looks like a total sack though.

what i want to say overall, despite having been critical (hopefully constructively) of one or two individual photos, is that your work's significance lies in its presentation as a series. i think the majority of people don't understand what it means to shoot (or paint, draw, compose) series-based art. there is an autobiographical, documentary component as well as an aesthetic continuity that is being studied here. while individual pieces taken on their own might come across as "commercial" and even flawed, the body of work as a whole is the more important consideration. i believe the editorial decision to feature your work so prominently on photo.net is based on your exploration of a very unique and personal style. i wish you all the best and continued inspiration in what is surely a labor of love. best, edward

Hi Tamara - I have just joined photo.net today - what stunning work. I am a complete amateur - but to me you have given a combined modern/classic feel. I especially love the photos of your daughter. Would you possibly be able to answer some photographic questions I have! Regards Helen Panzer!

Pretty pictures of pretty people of pretty colours. How much post processing (PS) work was done to these images?

How much of them were straight from the camera?

Seems to me there're too much repetition of subject choices as well.

Not inspired. But lovely work. Thanks for sharing.

amazing portfolio, the child looks really angelic in all the pics, specially one against the sky-blue wall, great composition.

Your work is amazing. It is all around excellent but i particularly like the way most your images center on the eyes. It makes you feel like the subject is really right there looking back at the viewer. A+++

Superb expression of portrait's art!!! Great in light & composition, creative in all your shots... I enjoy Croatia, Rijeka in particular (for the automotodrome)!!!

I like your work!

If it is meant to be it will be...

I really enjoyed your pictures. Your little girl is so cute! I really loved everything and will be back again to look. Please keep posting.

Definitely some of the best images I've ever seen online. So much amateur work is either poor quality or cliched but I don't think yours is. Keep up the great work.

Because my family hates having their photos taken I'd decided to try self-portraits and seeing your pictures actually inspired me to start. Do you find creating these amazing pictures of yourself has raised your self image?

Not realy. Now I believe that many people has wrong image of me. I don't think I am very beautiful but I know how to make me look like that on my images.

She is really pretty

I was wondering if there is a B&W film you favor and have used often in your portfolio, or is most of it digital?

Tamara, excellent!!!!

Just joined. Like your work. Pretty too. :)

Tamara you are the Face of this site keep this up.

I am not a musician, but when I hear the beautiful music of a great composer, even for the first time, there is a deep emotional response. It is as if I have been touched in a special place. Whenever I hear the piece again, the emotion returns. Forever.

Neither am I a photographer, but seeing your work evokes exactly the same reaction.

Unexpected. Wonderful.

Cal

Wonderful - Superb!

Breathtaking and beautiful!!!I don`t know what else to say but wow.Plese keep posting more.

ne znam da li ces ovo kada procitati ili ne, ali ipak bi rekao nekoliko rijeci o tvome radu, ali prvo, ja sam totalni amater...tako da moje misljenje nije objektivno niti nuzno tocno..

jako mi se svidja, svi aspekti tvoje fotografije, portreti su fenomenalni, duboki, uvijek iza sebe ostavljaju pitanje.. jednostavno sam ocaran, i duboko u sebi si postavljam pitanje koliko ce meni trebati rada i truda da dodjem do razine na kojoj si ti danas..

i jos jedno pitanje, koliko je, osim samog fotografiranja trebalo rada u photoshopu...

s postovanjem. Luka.

Very nice shots - they have a great mood to them.

I am UK based and there are a lot of mags - such as Amateur Photographer and Practical Photography magazine who I think would be very interested in running a feature on you.

David Calvert www.calvert.biz

Hvala Luka

Ja sam takodjer amater. Prije godinu dana imala sam svega nekoliko uptrebljivih slika, a onda sam se zaigrala. Svako malo mi se cini da sam dosla do svog maximuna, ali uvijek nekako iznenadim samu sebe. U Photoshopu se igram vec godinama, ali takodjer konstantno otkrivam nesto novo. Ukoliko volis slikati i nije ti tesko stalno igrati se, sigurna sam da ces i ti iznenaditi samog sebe.

Pozdrav

Tamara

Interesting set of images, certainly I find the selfportrait series has given a lot of room for experimentation with the same subject (yourself). Some images are very strong, such as "simple", "glass eyes", "hey jude" and "part" which literally force the viewer to look - one cannot escape those eyes! (for some viewers they clearly are too much of a good thing ;-) These high-impact images show that grabbing attention does not require "body talk" (from this series only "body" has some real punch, I think at least), as most often: the eye has it all...

Because many of the self-protrait images have lots of similarities there is also much to learn for a viewer by comparing each image for the strong and weaker points.

Other images such as some of the "moody" images (rainy day, nothing left to loose, guilty, i think i hate you, the things you left behind) are more like "lifestyle" images with good technique and composition but still lack some of impact of the ones I mentioned earlier.

My favourite images: something like "apart it" (but maybe included a little more on the right) and "simple".

Good luck, just got onto photo.net so have not much to show here myself - just yet. Leendert Combee/l_combee@yahoo.no

http://usmanjamshed.yoll.net

overall good work! welldone

From one woman to another, I'm not a "knight in shining armor" out to "save" you. You have amazing talent, incredible beauty, and an obviously happy family. Do not hide it or think you should be ashamed or downgrade yourself. The guys who are encouraging you on this site are doing just that: encouraging you. If you were an ugly man taking photos of yourself you wouldn't get some of the pointless remarks I don't care to further repeat. Be strong, be proud, and ignore those who are obviously jealous and have nothing to say to help you improve your already incredible talent. You're an inspiration and I hope to see more of your work, including the photos you take of yourself, in the future.

i love your work, its the best out there and u have such amazing talent! keep it up! and keep taking more photos!!!!

potpuno GENIJALNO....precizno, senzualno...lucidno & ludo...duhovito :-) ... inpirativno....c c c :-)

I really love your style, you have a great eye for these photos. These are the kinds of photos when I think of beautiful photographs, not to say that all other photos on the site arent up to par but these seem really idyllic to me. I think I tend to see things in a similar style to yours but you execute it much better than I can right now. I hope to be able to take photos like you someday, your work is definitely inspirational. ..gives me something so shoot for.

BTW what happened to that photo of an ocean view cliff taken from the back of a truck with someones feet on the bottom? I apologize if its not one of your photos but could someone please point me in its direction? I want to use it for an art project of mine. Thanks

Do you think about this one ?

Funny,walk this way...always!!!

Yes, that was the one. Thanks! Is it one of your photos?

Yes, it's mine and it's very dear to me.

How come it was taken off your album? Do you have a larger version of it? That photo looks like how a memory would look like in my mind, its very nice.

I have put it two times on this site but I felt like it was completly misunderstood. Everyone was complaining about the feet. I took this photo while me and my husband were traveling. I love to travel and usually when we are driving in the car and I feel happy, free and excited I put my feet in the air (offcourse when I am not driving). That photo was simbol of my freddom and happines and without the feet it's not it.I am happy that someone has rememberd that photo and saw more in it than just photo of nature. I have it in large format. I use it like a wallpaper from time to time.

I know what you are talking about, I feel the same way. It does symbolise freedom and happiness from my eyes. To me the photo looks somewhat plain without the feet but the way you composed it conveys that message exactly, at least to me it does.

Do you think you can send me a larger version of it?

Thanks

What a lovely collection of art. I'm truely impressed. You can teach the world something about vision. Thank you!

The little girl...Is she your daughter? She looks so much like you. You are gifted - 'Natural eye for beauty!! Very NICE!!!

Hello...I'm a musician in an all girl band. Things are going well for us. When the opportunity comes for us to have a formal photo shoot, we would love for you to be the photographer. Your work is absolutely amazing. Thank-you: Christine www.level-c.com

The little girl is my daughter but I believe that she looks exactly like her father.

which photo of yours is my favorite. I just love all of them. You are very talented. Thank you for posting your photos for all of us to enjoy. I come back again and again.

Tamara - your work is some of my favourite on this site. I'm always ending up back in your portfolio, as something nearly always catches my eye that I hadn't noticed before.

Richard

stvarno super

Tamara...I have spent the last few hours looking at this portfolio, digesting it, and looking some more - and this work is good....I mean really really good!! I am a newbie to this community, but from what I hae seen so far this work is unique to this forum, and the fact that you are self taught makes it even better. I sense some frustration on your part about the critical nature of some of the posters and comments they have made, and what I would say to you is that to discontinue this work would be an injustice, to both you and all those who feel the work is worthy! Avedon once said: "A portrait photographer depends upon another person to complete his picture. My concerns are not his. We have separate ambitions for the image. His need to plead his case probably goes as deep as my need to plead mine, but the control is with me." Avedon also said: "A portrait is not a likeness. The moment an emotion or fact is transformed into a photograph it is no longer a fact but an opinion. There is no such thing as inaccuracy in a photograph. All photographs are accurate. None of them are truth." Try to take these words to heart. Photography and art are both highly subjective, people either like the work or they don't. The important thing is whether or not "YOU" like the work you have presented, and if you do then let the criticisms run off your shoulder like water off a duck - because in the end you cannot please everybody...and in fact I am not sure it would be good even if you could...its only important that YOU like it, and those of us who like the work as well will supoort the work. I would hope that you will continue this work, its good, its unique, and its worth has been proven over and over again by the following you already have here...Keep it up..

Don

this is just great. there's no other words to describe the feeling that i have when seeing these pictures...these pieces of art. it's just wonderful.

Do you have a sister ?

It is pleasing, cool, interesting, glamourous and emotional at a time. Good to stay with your pictures and feel different moods. Your daughter is very cute and probably has learnt to be familiar with camera. regards.

You have some admirable work and are an inspiration for all photographers alike!! Encore '04!!

its an honour to get a comment from you, and such a lovely notes. merry x-mas to you.

fili

Tamara, you have shown that great photography can be created from very little. At home with family and camera you have created great photography, there are no snapshots here.

Keep up the good work.

I like your portfolio quite a bit as it represents you in many different ways. I don't know you but I can see your sensual side, maternal instinct, imagination and intimacy expressed as themes in your photos. You bring across ideas in your photos with quality and obvious passion. Well Done Mike

You have quickly become my favorite photographer on Photo.net.It may be because the blonde in many of you photos looks an awful lot like my wife... But Brovo on your skill as well as your content. I can't wait to see more.

Your portfolio is amazing. The images are exactly the type of thing I see in my mind's eye when I take a photo, but of course it doesn't quite turn out like yours. I would be very interested to learn what you do (lighting, lenses, etc) to get the results you do. If you have some spare time, please email me. Thanks! -Tracy Mort

Each time I look at your works i am more and more amazed at how unique every single work of your is! You are such an inspiration to me! Being an amateur artist my aim is to learn as much as I can from professional artists in order to better my skills...i can honestly say that your work has made me want to take more photos and hopefully one day become a proffesional photographer with as much artistic insight as you, thank you!

your self portraits are amazing, and very creative

Really really fantastic.

Nice unique style. So many yet each so different and unique. Your pictures speak for itself. Simply stylish!

I love your work!

Your work is deep and understanding

Se me ocurren muchos y muy buenos sentimientos al ver tu trabajo, ... Me encanta lo que haces y como lo haces, Genial Tamara.

Definitely you are my Photographer Role Model

Congrat!

you are the queen of the portrait

Gasp! I just came across your work today but I think it's all absolutely lovely! :D I especially love this photo!

Beauties are around you Tamara, Congratulations!

Famozno, Tamara famozno...

I love your work and creativity

Tamara.. you do the work I dream of doing. I have always loved 'close cropped' portraiture such as this.. you take it to a level few achieve..

Well done!!

you are a gifted photographer. you should shoot commercially. you would do well.

I like much your portfolio, your work on portraits is really a stimulate for my. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations and regards.

Tamara...

I'd be much interested in how you manipulated this photo and the others with this "sepia" mood you created..

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1776828

softened, blurred.. almost "muddied" in the shadows... wonderful mood... it's invoking and sensual!!

I'd love to "steal" this idea... ::wink::

I know my work can't compare to the art you're creating.. but would you care to share?

humbly, Jack Blake

hvala ti vise nego sta mogu napisati. sada zivim u engleskoj, i tesko je. ali kada vidit tvoje slike od hrvatske sve je oped dobro.

After seeing the number of comment on your portfolio, I almost changed my mind. But, I will go ahead and write, trusting that you may see this sooner or later. I am totally blown away by your images and your talent. What an inspiration. I will keep checking back often to see what you are up to! Thanks for sharing with us.

I like your Style, how you look this world, you have such a great work, I love it:))

Maris

Superb

How do you do those eyes...they are remarkable !!

Excellent stuff

Mark

Beautiful work!!

i sincerely pove your photos. I will take inspirations from your portfolio.

regards

Your eyes!!!!!!!! What a wonderful and original portfolio. Best regards.

WEEEEELLLLLL DONEEE...JUST EXCELLLENT cannot say more....

Tamara, incredible portfolio. Excellent work...

I really like your work, your portraits are amazing. I wish I could do something like that! :-)

A beautiful portfolio of beautiful people. Great work! Thanks!

.

Most excellent work.

Tamara, your portfolio is so very wonderful. I love your moody shots, as they seem to bring about all sorts of emotions. I could look at them over and over and never get sick of them... truly beautiful work!

I think Im in love with your photos:-)

Maris

Hi Tamara, Great, deeply realized images. I like the way you explore things. Summertime images are lovely! Best wishes.

i Think Her Beautyfull Eyes are Looking Bigger than Her BaBy Face :? Your eyes Hurts Nice Work hope to See More thank's

No matter the subject, your photos are beautiful. I love your eyes and your slightly canted smile.

Actually tough this is done with talent and skill you show nothing of your self. Small smile, melancholia, beautifull face and figure, daugther huge eyes, loved husband face... some friends faces... But you nearly always choose the no moment. The time were nothing happens. For you to take a picture is to isolate a people from its context (place, time, feelings and action) to show as little of one...

very nice woman and little girl in you pictures...photos are good too...:)

Amazing and very, very inspiring.

Nice portfolio. Thanks for sharing your work.

and thats the understatement of the year and the next year ;) youre selfportraits are really great as well. I would really loved to have youre face amongst mye portraits;) I think you look really great. thanks for the comment,

Cheers, Silje

Draga Tamara, mislim da vec znas koliko volim tvoje fotografije ;-) But my Favorite Portofolio of YOURS is MOODY! Puno pozdrava, Biliana

I like your work, you have an eye for beauty.

It is very apparent that you and your daughter are aliens from some other world(kidding). Your eyes are so intense and I love the intense facial expressions in your photos.

Keep up the good work!

if you read the rules of photo.net - you are not allowed to be a talented photographer and a lovely model :)

Seriously - you have a delicious collection here - one would never get tired of looking at your self portraits - you do an amazing job with them and they are all unique and interesting - 7/7 for the portfolio

Stunning, serious, thoughtful, and intense portraits. Wornderful work that I keep looking at over and over again.

you took my breath away...

Impresionantes tus retratos, tienes tu estilo y te manejas con soltura

I'll take care of all the photo lessons you're showing in this gallery. Thanks from Italy

oci i oci i OCI! da ja imam takve oci mogao bi autoportrete i izlagat al posto nemam brodi su mi sudbina. dobra si fotografkinja!!!!

malo me podsjeca na stil Mare Milin, autoportreti u svim raspolozenjima, zanimljivo! a jedan savijet: pokusaj izbjegavati photoshop, zavede svojim "carobnim" mogucnostima ali neprimjetno oduzima dusu fotografiji, ja sam graficar, i industrijski po srednjoskolskoj naobrazbi i uskoro akademski po visokoj i znam kako su ti programi zavodljvi al kad jednom probate stare minolte i kieve dvorefleksne pa sami to razvijate, ona carolija kad se pod crvenim svitlom u razvijacu "radja" fotografija u vasim rukama je neopisiv osjecaj (kao da usporedite tamagucija i psa)! a trikovi sa ocima moguci su i na filmu i sa katalizatorima i filtrima kao predstakalcima objektiva a uostalom sve se moze i improvizirat i sam aparat ima beskonacne mogucnosti od duge ekspozicije, ili luuude dvostruke, ...devetorostruke ekspocicije, brzog okidanja, razlicitih otvora blendi i slikanja sa svitlom ili visestruko blicanje kod dugih ekspozicija... i kad se sve to kombinira na istom negativu dobiju se mala cuda. to je kao kuhanje, ne instant, da se samo podgrije nego puno ljubavi i instinkt kad sto ubacit i koliko dugo frizit, dva oli tri kuzelja, koji zacin u koje vrime (jer neki gube aromu ako su i samo minutu duze kuhani), koji se okusi dobro slazu ili zanimljvo odskacu u ustima... to je kontrast, svitlo sjena, kompozicija, zlatni rez ili jednostavno umjetnicki instinkt!!!! odlicne su fotografije al mislim da je obrada suvisna!! "QVOD PER SE PULCHRUM EST NUDUM MONSTRATUR"; sto je lipo samo po sebi prikaziva se golo!! znaci bez ukrasa i dorada, bez maski, jednostavno onakvo kakvo jest na povrsini ili duuuboko iznutra. fotografiju triba gledat iznutra prema van, ocima bitno necemo vidit, vidit cemo samo aritmetiku, teoriju al bit se osjeti nekim drugim culima. samo tako nastavi, fotografija je predivno zanimanje, hobi nekad i sport!!!

Slozila bi se ja s tobom.Dok sam studirala razvijala sam slike rucno. Mrak, crvena lampa, eksperimenti...divota.( pozdravljam ovom prigodom mog prijatelja Denisa Vrkica i kazem mu sjeti se ba). No nekako tad je bilo vise vremena, entuzijazma, prica za slikat....Sad radim u banci sto mi otme barem jedno 9 sati dnevno, mala mi je krenula u skolu, muz, macak...nema se bas vremena.Nema se vise ni strpljenja. zaveli me digitalni aparati, photoshop produzuje uzitak igranja sa slikama. Tu je i problem autoporteta koje sam pocela radit kad vise nisam imala bas koga za slikat. Mislim autoportrete slikam napamet ( nevidim sto slikam) i postoji ta potreba da se uklone stvari koje su upale u kadar ( kompoziciju radim u photoshopu). Naime i nakon bezbroj autoportreta koji su vec svima dopizdili jos da su u neobradjenom izdanju tj. da se ne razlikuju po igri boja, pokojem efektu, kontrastu bili bi vec nakon 5-og dosadni za gledat. No slazem se i uvijek cu se slagati da nema fotografije do one koju sam razvijes i ako nista drago mi je da sam to prosla.

svatko tko se bavi fotografijom a ide mu kao tebi, znam da je prosao onu staru tehniku... eee ali nemas se pravo zalit na nedostatak vrimena, NEMA VECE CAROLIJE OD OBITELJI, i koliko god ja imao vremena (do razine askeze, nekad ne spavam po dva tjedna kad radim) a jos nisam diplomirao (likovna akademija), izazov platna ili drva u grafici pa i fotografija toliko me obuzmu da ne stajem ALI rado bi to "mijenjao" za obitelj!!! svi su mi filmovi na faksu pa nemogu jos stavit nista ma photo net a tek sam se uclanio, doma se necu vratit do lita a laptop mi u kvaru tako da cete moj rad vidit tek na lito i radujem se komentarima. a ja sam jedan od onin ludjaka koji zimi u planini (u vreci za spavanje PROPUSNOJ iz peveca) cekam zoru zbog svitla i fotografiram zaledjene spilje po Bosni, sutra gren u Betinu a za vikend na Osjak... znaci imam puno vrimena i koliko god bija lud da nemam toliko vrimena vjerovatno nebi nista ni radio od fotografije ili slikanja pa ti se i divim kako dobro radis s obzirom na sve! nadam se da onu poruku sta sam jucer napisa nisi shvatila kao uvredu jer smatram da su ti fotografije odlicne i u usporedbi sa drugima na photo netu, u Bosni bi rekli "jedu govna"!! eto pozdrav! samo slikaj ja cu kritizirat :)

Ok. Dogovor je pao. Uf kako je lijepo pisat na naski.

imas odlicna portfolio tamara. samo nastavai

very very very very intresting work. it's simply art. thanks to share. Andrea

odem skoro svaki dan na tvoju stranicu kad mi dosade uvik isti suncani zalasci koji su tako visoko ocjenjeni da vidim ima li sta novog i sta ljudi misle. i bez obzira sto sam sve fotke puno puta vidio iman osjecaj da je bar jedna trecina novih, a nije, i triba mi bar deset minuta da zakljucim da sam to ipak vidija, to nije losa kritika nego naprotiv, toliko su dinamicne i orginalne sveka za sebe da ih je tesko pantit kao serijala kad to nisu koliko god djelovalo na prvi pogled... triban jedan dan uzet sebi odmora, sist, i jednu po jednu ocjenit i komentirat a do tada ovako, malko po malko...

I just spent so time looking over your portfolio and your images are truely stunning. You have such a unique signaute style that is so captivating. Each one of your images seems to have gone through a lot of forethoughts. They are extremely well put together and I really enjoy learning from them. I also noticed that you shoot with an Olympus E-20, one of my favorite camera. Great images, great work, wonderful portfolio.

Alex

Where to begin....A pleasure to discover this treasure of photographs, made my day. Captures like 'Simple' could have easily been taken by Dorothea Lange. I find 'Love' & 'Two' enchanting. 'Pure' & 'See You' are stunning...while Photos like 'Smoke', 'Summer Time', 'Guilty', 'Bickle' & 'Ivan' are just wonderful photographs. Sexy does not even begin to describe 'Simplicity', 'Inside', 'L', 'Jeans', 'Znak', 'Red Wine' & 'Belly'. Truly, what a wonderful little journey it has been to peruse your work. Looking forward to coming back this way again. Cheers

I love your photos, very well done and thankyou!

you are beautiful , excellent pictures .

Really fantastic! I like your work and i'm falling in love with you... ;-)

You have an impressive body of work you should be proud of. Your eye shows the curiosity of an artist. Keep shooting and experimenting. Thank you for posting such a great inspiration. Cheers!

never seen such a complete and stunning self portrait portfolio! keep on doing images and never stop!!

thorsten

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

One of the best portfolios on here

Incredible portraits

Hello Tamara, many of the photos in your folder are really excellent and show a lot more originality and quality than mine, but I also have to say, that I'm a bit tired of seeing one self portrait after the other, with cross dev colours and the slightly distorted face of yours. Your photos profit also from your beautiful face, but I guess you're not an actor, as there is not much variation on behalf of expression. So more self portraits don't add more artistical or whatever information and your style becomes sheer formalism. But I want to say it again, roughly one third of your portfolio I enjoy very much.

Stefan

Truly inspiring! Others mentioned cross processing, are these in fact cross processed? I am a beginner and shooting in digital... not sure if you have any photoshop techniques to pass along in order to achieve the same types of color/contrast as cross processing. The more and more I look at other photos, i do find myself drawn to the taste of cross processed photos. Thanks for any advice you have to give.

Your Greece photos are true works of art - absolutely beautiful! Well done and nicely composed! Love the new shots of your daughter as well.

very wonderful porfolio tamara.7/7 for you.I like you job,is very very good.best regards from spain

Lovely Photos and Portraits ! Concider me as a fan of you ! ~

Some of the best stuff I've ever seen. Tell me, do you photoshop? if so, what do you do to the images?

Excellent portfolio. My congratulations. Kind regards.

Beauty in your eyes, Beauty in your look, one of the most attractive portfolio I've ever seen. Softness, sensuality, relationships, Love are in your work. There is something really strong in your photos. I think that the hardest work for me now is to choose the one I prefer...

Beautiful portfolio. Excellent work.

You have the Most beautifol eyes... of photo.net

Simple and Beautiful Portfolio! I Love your work!!!

svidjaju mi se i nove!! ali jos se uvik pitan di li skriva daljinski od aparata, prodao sam mnogo digitalaca ali nisam neki strucnjak za njih, nekako mi je drazi zvuk filma i skljocanja i zujanja kojekakvih mehanickih vijaka u starim aparatima ali razumin te sta koristis tu malu zvir!! vec sam lagano posta "obozavatelj" ove tvoje stranice, 10% patriotizma a ostatak divljenja genijalnih fotografskih zapazanja!!:)

Amazing and very inspiring. Regards. Klaus

You have a very unique style to your portraits, interesting and lovely. Excellent work.

I just love your photowork!!

Moody... great portfolio!

great images well done

Outstanding portfolio, you are one of the best!

Portfolio did you created.... I love your 'eyes'-pictures, you have an amazing model! Very beautiful stuff!

What can I say... Wooou!

Fantastic work.

Cheers.

I would never get tired of your work nor of your beauty. Best regards from los angeles.

I love your work!!

Nice work. You find the right way to present yourself (you are on most of the photos). You are very photogenic. DDD

You have a way with eyes in your portraiture work, amazing stuff... Some of the great portraits I have seen...

My english is to poor & i can't say you all the good I think about your work. I like, there is soul in your portraits..

Amazing look in your models eyes.

your work is very inspiring... i hope to take portraits like yours someday. Suzanne

Hi, Tamara.

I saw your photos before I saw you...or so I thought. I had commented on one of your photos that having a beautiful model is half the battle. Now that I've learned your best photos are self-portraits, I'm even much more impressed.

I think you are one of the most beautiful models I've seen on this website, though your modesty won't allow you to admit it. And to think you actually captured yourself so perfectly so many times is incredible.

Your work is lovely and fascinating. I'm especially a fan of your self-portraits, because of the subject.

Thank you for sharing so much beauty with all of us.

your cat is realy beautiful. thanks for your photo.

;)

The Original image is taken by Mr.Jean-Sebastien Monzani, his gallery address is : http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=405463&include=all .And the original photo address is : http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo photo_id=2681252 . Here is Mr.Monazni permission for sharing this image: "Hello, You can maybe change it to just wish everyone a Happy Valentine if you want :) As you like. Cheers. JS" If you dislike have this photo on your portfolio, can disapproved my comment or tell me to delete it. But I send this image only for Lovers, like you. :) " Cheers " ;P

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that your gallery is amazing. I am always interested to find others like me, who are their own model. In some ways it is easier, in some ways much more difficult! You have done some really great work, and it is definitely an inspiration to me.

I just want to say, that I love your work. A talent like yours is a rare gift !

Very Origanal and beautiful captures. You are very good at what you do...Hope to see more soon. Stephen

beauty portrait give me some my inpiration, wonderful portfolio.see u

A magnificent visual feast! Your work is truly inspiring, thank you for posting!

great portfolio, very good portraits! Congrats...

Anybody who is interested in taking portraits should learn it from you. Excellent port(trait)folio!

wonderful. i am speechless once again.

I'm always happy to see a combination of a model and a photographer in the same person! You're the one...

Hi Tamara.

Zadivljena sam tvojim radom. Nadam se da cemo u skoroj buducnosti vidjet nove radove. Znam da se u umjetnosti nemoze nista forsirat zato: keep your eyes open and have your camera ready. Nacin na koji sam nasla tvoje predivne fotografije je da sam trazila informacije o mojoj familiji pod prezimenom Loncar i slucajno "nabasala" na tvoje snimke. Pretpostavljam da je djevajcica na slikama tvoja kcer. She is so beautiful. Bye the way meni najdraza fotka je ona sa stopalima. Razlog: Ja radim istu stvar. Kad god putujem i sjedim na mjestu suvozaca moje nogu su u zraku. Poseban gust,zar ne?

"Beauty lies in the eye" - don't they say so? In the eyes of your models, I guess. Great!

To the undisputed queen of the self portrait. Wonderful work, keep it up.

Ira

Beautiful work - you're lucky that your favourite model is so close!

i looked your portofolio.just one word to say.CONGRATULATIONS!

I never saw before so many self portraits...most of them they are really beautiful in everyway ..you are very photogenic ..My regards .

Semplicemente complimenti!...ritratti di rara espressivitம. ...le tue immagini meriterebbero pi� tempo... saluti Stefano

I would expect so many self-portraits to look very tired and boring; however, that is not the case here. You've given yourself so many different looks and shots that an amazing amount of life has been breathed into one subject-you! For that I say well done! HIGH MARKS ON YOUR PORTFOLIO!

I would keep going with that, which begs the question how do you talk to and direct yourself? What do you call yourself when you are photographing you? (These questions are meant in jest.) I am very curious however about you photographing strangers. Perhaps this is not your interest and that's fine. But I would be curious to see just the same, whatever path you take GOOD LUCK!

A truly beautiful portfolio.

I came across your portfolio when looking at a photo where you had commented. This is a wonderful collection of artistic photography. Cheers.

Tamara, you have a wonderful collection of images, not the least of which are your self-portraits. Some terrific work there. I am glad that you continued to post them up despite a hesitation to do so at some point a few years back.

prelijepo u svakom smislu!

pozdrav

kikki

un gran trabajo lleno de dinamismo y color... congratulations Tamara.

from Madrid- Spain

Cass.

saw the beautiful photo 'Color me', the colors are indeed very, awesome, the cut out, just on the right places, and the use of shadows !!!,went to visit your portfolio>>> discovery of the day!! such a good work, waaaaaw!You're not only a photographer i think, keep makingbeautiful photo's pleas! An

I was captured by your photograph titled, "Missing You" and soon found myself completely immersed in your collection of work. What an amazing photographer. I wish I could spend a month just watching you work, seeing what you see, learning what you know - or as much as I could in a month! By far, yours is the most meaningful collection of photographs I've seen on PN. Thank you so much for sharing what means much to you, and for inspiring myself (and those like me) to keep pursuing that plateau that you've so eloquently reached. Bravo, my friend. Bravo, indeed. :->

devam et

you're great... on both side of the camera :) very beautiful portfolio and mood in your photos -Manuel-

Congratulations!!!!! very very fantastic work!!!

beautiful photos

The master of the Eyes! :-) Your portraits are magnetic! I love the look, the eyes about your subject! It's your distingushing mark! Well done my dear, I hope you'll expand your portfolio... regards from Italy. G.B.

Stunning.

I dont have... words!!! great!

wonderfull..wonderfull..wonderfull...ok..))

Very good job but, please, try to work with a better camera !!!

I really like your portfolio and it is nice to see how you use your work, sence and expierence to expose the most beautiful and interesting part of each object or person and make it a "center point" of the image.

Branko

Beautiful Work, the warmth you show in your personality equals the warmth of your photo's. My Compliments! Pete

Tamara, you are getting better and better! Your work is a great inspiration, thank you for sharing. You're a true artist.

Tamara,veoma inspirativno...i ne samo sto ti volis kameru,kamera voli tebe

beautiful work!

beautiful work - full of warmth, love and beauty - those eyes are intense...

good work ... you have few pictures that are work of art ... maybe more variations on expressions ;o) ... pozdrav Berty

Simple and beautiful..tnx for sharing..

hola tamara you have a wonderful portfolio, nice fashion photos and you are very sexy too

Kisses

Eduardo

Dear Tamara,

you have some very expressive pictures in your portfolio! One of my favorites is "Missing You" and I love the series "Tara Growing Up".

Always good light and kind regards Robert

Tamara,

You truly have captured the spirit of a woman through your pohotographs. Your pictures are worth more than a thousand words; each and everyone of them has an intriguing story with them. Not many possess the talent to express emotion through human form but you do it so effortlessly. Kudos to you. May your work be inspiration to many, rest assured it has inspired me.

Warm Regards,

Vikram.

Tamara, I just found your portfolio. Wonderful. Thanks for your teachings in the art of seeing.

hi tamara i like a lot your photos, some of then are the best portrait i ve ever seen. i wish that you can see the pictures that i have in my portfolio to critique and put some comment, the opinion of a profesinal is too important for my, sorry about my english isn't good

thanks and i wait your comment, and i hope that enjoy them adios

Hi Tamara. I've always rated your pics highly, but I wanted to take a moment to sign your portfolio. You have some of the most amazing portraits on the site. I truly admire your talent. You rank up with the best!

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Tamara, I was attracted to an image of yours (Tarcica) and thought I would take a look at your portfolio. From there I was overwhelmed with images that in my opinion are some of the best I have seen here on PN. I will be spending a great deal of time in your portfolio hoping to absorb something that will allow me to produce even one image as good as any of yours. I am so glad to have found you.

~bryon~

your photos are amazing!!!

Tamara, fantastican portofolio, wow ... Fotke su vrlo "zenske", imaju taj poseban feminine touch :), suuuper. Javi se ako imas vremena, imam par pitanja za tebe ... Zelim ti sve najbolje! Keep up the good work! mirna

The seductive nature of your your work is outstanding; without stark nudity, you protray and shoot in a very classy style, accentuating the bueaty of a woman.

Thanks for your work, and sharing it with us all.

You are an AMAZING talent. Love your work. Leanna:O)

Your portraits are fresh and original. I love the lighting and like the composition of them. So many portraits I see are traditional, and often dull, so yours really stand out. I'm hoping to learn more about portraiture, and I have a lot to learn from looking at your work.

greatworks, thx

Tamara I took the time today to browse your entire portfolio. Your work is exceptional, displaying great creativity, expertise and natural talent. One of the best at PN

I have reviewed your portfolio. You have some beautiful work here.

Mike

Someone once described Rembrandt's "self portrait" body of work as a "time body"- representing his image in the fourth dimension (covering a long period). I would say the same applies to yours. Beautiful portfolio.

hey tmara i really donna have the word

O U T S T A N D I N G ! ! ! ! ! !

...should be the title of your portfolio.
best wishes, michael winn

...it was the penetrating quality of your eyes that seemed too strongly emphasized that captured my attention, but the candor with which you reveal yourself in your expression won my heart, and led me closer, and closer, to imagine myself there in conversation with you, if I looked away you might move an arm or lift a finger, no part of you in each picture is superfluous, quite the opposite--seeing one side of your foot, my eyes searched to see the other side, I listen to hear what your ears hear, your scent wafts around me like a lucid dream. You are jasmine, you are gardenia, you are wisteria, you are woman, you are related to everything, forever.

Un abrazo, Michael

Thank you ... made me smile

Congratulations for your superb portfolio! I like the colors, style, lighting. Very nice shoots. Cheers form Switzerland. Fabrice

At least we know what you look like :-).

To many to comment on just one.

The colour and tones are consistantly good and I think that really gives the feeling of a consistent portfolio and not just a collection of photos.

superb... congrats.

your photographs are gorgeous and so are you...very lucky man you have there...

Great portfolio,god i think im falling in love with you.

Hi, I just signed up here and stumbled across your work. Amazing ! Great Photos !

Beautiful work.. full of life and love.. passion in the eyes... use of faces and body and not too much skin is very well done.

a very interesting an dfresh portfolio

Thanks

MArk

excellent portfolio

Love everything about your gallery. Splendid work.

tamara, bit cu kratak - odlican portfolio!!

i love your body talk pictures more than u can imagin. the idea is fantastic. i wish i could put them all in my favorites.

Hi, Tamara, Your portfolio is interesting and there are many lovely images in it but I agree with someone else in before critiques, that you abuse on certain subjects and a photographer should have a wider way of view things, people, occassions to shoot, and take photos of some other things. For instance, to be positive: one of the most interesting images for me, based on originality, were the groups of photos called "can we talk" and "how do you choose", both like "short stories". In the first you suggest tobacco and coffee as good company with talking to others and that´s interesting, it is also nice the way you distribute things or objects over the table. The other short story "how do you choose" seems to be the ethernal critical moment for many people (men) that accompany their couples (women) to a shoes shop and she needs to choose, ooh, uuuh, aauuuuh, which ? why ? color ? it suits you with ?... it is really an ethernal subject and you capture it OK. Come on, Tamara, you´ve got the photographer eye, now be brave and try other subjects; all we will be happy to see the results. Ikusi arte - basque language see you. Josemi Gondra. P.D.: Croatia seems to be a lovely country to photo outsides, pls. would you show it to us ?

Hi, overall I like your photos mainly because you are an attractive woman - men seem to respond with their fancies. I do, though, think there is a boredom factor in your shots in that they all look much the same. You need variety in there. There is a somewhat trite but appropriate saying: less is more. :)

A great work...

Nice portfolio. Formideable. You're very good with people photography. Well done.