Venice Carnival Portraits

People, characters, costumes and creativity inspire me to capture people's inner soul through portraiture. I aim to choose locations and lighting that enhance the subject's personality , whilst striving to create a timeless photograph that can be admired again and again. These images are a selection of the many I take during carnival each year . I arrange shoots from before sunrise and work till very late to create very unique photographs for the people in them but also for others to enjoy and appreciate the creativeness that this festival generates. Every year is special. The costumes are elaborate but still need to be photographed appropriately. This is the challenge and wonderful art I hope all enjoy when looking at the photographs.