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Russia, the Oh-So Photogenic Subject

2016-10-11 by Phil Butler

Gelio Vostok

Earlier this year I profiled a wonderful Russian photographer named Slava Stepanov, who is absolutely one of the finest photographers in the federation. Slava, who is from Novosibirsk, is the co-founder of the stunning agency known as Gelio Vostok. Over the years Over the years, Slava’s company has taken on projects from the US to the Far East […]

Tags: Gelio Vostok, moscow, photography, Siberia, Slava Stepanov, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok

What’s sexy chic in Europe via Fotolia

2014-11-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Milan pastime by © Andrey_Arkusha

We use Fotolia for a great many post images here on Argophilia. So today, we thought we’d bring readers some of them most beautiful and interesting ones we’ve found. Please feel free to suggest your own from the image bank at Fotolia too.

Tags: Europe, Europe for lovers, Europe travel, Fotolia, photography, sexy Europe

Krakow Photomont 2013 Promises “Best Ever” Photographic Fest

2013-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Starting tomorrow in Krakow and running through 16 June, Krakow Photomonth hits town with an impressive photography event. From young home grown photographic geniuses, to internationally acclaimed artists, this year’s fashion theme promises to reveal not only tremendous talents, but some beautiful, glossy models as well.

Tags: Elżbieta Zamojska, FC Gundlach, Hanna Białoń, Krakow events, Krakow Photomonth, Krakow travel, Milou Abel, photography, Poland events, Roy Villevoye, Walter Pfeiffer

The Art of Robert Farber Photo Exhibit Hits Dubrovnik

2013-04-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Robert Farber

For visitors to Dubrovnik, running from April 4th through May 30th, the Journey through moods exhibition will be at the Dubrovnik Art Gallery. Works by American photographer Robert Farber there reflect the artist’s work since the late 1960’s.

Tags: art, Croatia, Croatia events, dubrovnik, Dubrovnik events, photographs, photography

Exhibits at Moscow’s MAMM Capture Modern Russia

2012-10-20 by Phil Butler

The Moscow Times

For visitors to Moscow, a fascinating look at the Russian capitol through the camera lenses of Moscow Times photographers is on exhibit through Wednesday. This is Moscow 1992-2012 is an exhibition at the Moscow Multimedia Art Museum highlighting two decades of unique perspective.

Tags: MAAM, moscow, Moscow events, photography, Russia events, Russia travel

The Gift of Art from Romania’s Eugen Mihai

2010-12-30 by Phil Butler

A traditional Romanian welcome

Argophilia is proud to announce another great gift of love from one of the world’s great photographic artists, Eugen Mihai. In keeping with Argophilia Travel’s vision to show the world the best of Eastern Europe, still another extraordinary talent has contributed inestimable worth to our project. We hope you enjoy today, and in the months to come, the award winning images of on Romania’s and Europe’s great photographers.

Tags: Bon Mariage, Eugen Mihai, images, Peles Castle, Photographic Association of Brazil, photographic excellence, photographic society, Photographic Society of America, photography, romania, Romania travel, Romanian Minstry of Defense, travel pictures, travels, Welcome Romania

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