MAJA MACIEJEWSKA | PHOTOGRAPHY

Lena | Pełna energii sesja w Krakowie

2011-10-10T12:08:00.000-07:00

Kolejna z żywiołowych 3latek, którą miałam przyjemność fotografować :)
30stopniowy upał, dużo rozbrykanych dzieci i niespożyta energia tej maleńkiej Dziewczynki - oj, dała mi w kość - bieganiu nie było końca.
Ale warto było, by chociaż na chwilę powrócić do tego beztroskiego świata dziecięcej zabawy, śmiechu i magii ;)

Chrzest małego Ashley'a - Fotografia dzięcieca, Oświęcim

2011-10-04T13:29:00.000-07:00

Jakiś czas temu, w pewną słoneczną i bardzo upalną sierpniową sobotę miałam przyjemność gościć na uroczystości Chrztu Świętego małego Ashleya. Rodzice Ashleya to przeuroczy ludzie, Tata jest Hindusem, a Mama Polką, miłość połączyła ich w gorących Indiach, by następnie przenieść ich do deszczowej i wilgotnej Wielkiej Brytanii.
Było barwnie, kolorowo, wesoło a w powietrzu unosiła się miłość i radość - wprost cudowne otoczenie dla fotografa :)

Baineann Photography | Kobieca Fotografia | Portret

2011-09-18T13:46:00.000-07:00

Jakiś czas temu miałam przyjemność poznać niezwykle piękną, subtelną, a także silną kobietę - Joannę.

Sesja odbyła się w jeden z najgorętszych sierpniowych dni w moim rodzinnym mieście - Rabce-Zdroju.
Temperatura i słońce były nie lada wyzwaniem, ale efekt wart był tego wysiłku - na zdjęciach ukazała mi się piękna kobieta, znająca swoją wartość, emanująca siłą, ale i seksapilem... Jestem zaszczycona faktem, iż do zrealizowania swojej pierwszej, tak kobiecej sesji, Joanna wybrała moją osobę :)
Dziękuję Joasiu :*

Kobiecość kiedyś zaklęta...

2011-07-31T11:45:00.000-07:00

Po długiej przerwie, paru problemach osobistych i zakupie dwóch obiektywów, w tym ukochanej 85tki postanowiłam coś zrealizować, ponieważ głód zdjęć już mocno dawał mi się we znaki, a jako że, moja ulubiona modelka - Dominika przeszła metamorfozę, postanowiłam to uwiecznić.

I tak oto przed obiektywem stanęła pewna swego seksapilu kobieta, która jeszcze nie tak dawno temu (na początku Naszej znajomości) twierdziła, iż nie jest kobieca (!)
Myślę, że zdjęcia jasno i klarownie ukazują, iż od początku była w błędzie :)
Zapraszam!

Portret kobiety...

2011-03-18T14:57:00.001-07:00

This magic moment,
While your lips are close to mine,
Will last forever,
Forever, 'til the end of time...
~ Lou Reed

Portret kobiety... Leave the rest unspoken...

Model: Me, myself & I

Cracow Area Portrait Photographer | Imagination unlimited

2011-03-18T14:11:00.000-07:00

“Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.”

~ Jamie Paolinetti

Photographer: Sławek Gubała (gubala.pl) Retouching: Maja Maciejewska (majamaciejewska.com)

Cracow, PL Portrait Photographer | Essence of She

2011-02-17T12:52:00.000-08:00

My latest work - still playing with pictures from the Workshop in Cracow.
All of these women have a beauty that shines from deep inside of them and it was a breeze working with such beauties :)))

Comments are always welcome :)

Photographer: Sławomir Gubała (www.gubala.pl)
Retouching: Maja Maciejewska (www.majamaciejewska.com)

Love. Wedding. The details

2011-01-21T15:09:00.000-08:00

"Nostalgia - a longing for the past things, situations or persons, a longing filled with sweet memories."

~Elizabeth Scott

Female Portrait Photographer | Cracow

2011-01-20T14:50:00.000-08:00

Yep! I'm still alive, but very busy recently :-)
Just a quick sneak peek from my recent work - stay tuned for more previews later in the week!!!

Photographer: Sławek Gubała (gubala.pl) PP: Maja Maciejewska (majamaciejewska.com)

First success... | Cover

2010-12-26T13:57:00.001-08:00

My first commercial success :-)

Dominika | Cracow | Portrait Photography

2010-12-03T12:03:00.000-08:00

Some new pics of Dominika - I hope you guys enjoy the preview :-)

Feel free to leave a comment ;-)

Nostalgie..... | Dominique

2010-11-28T12:58:00.000-08:00

I'm so very lucky to work with such amazing model, like Dominika- she's so relaxed, so fun and seriously the time just flew and I so enjoyed our shoot! :)

Model & MUA: Dominika Knych Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

"October rust pictures" - Cycle taken in November :-)

2010-11-22T12:51:00.000-08:00

Model & MUA: Dominika Knych Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

Cycle - "October rust"

October rust | Dominika - Potrait Photography

2010-11-21T12:56:00.000-08:00

I can’t stop staring at the photos I took today. I know that some of the photos look like a painting, but I am so in love with textures that I couldn't resist to use them one more time :-) I hate feeling something deeply and not finding the words to express, so I will just leave you with photos...

Model & MUA: Dominika Knych
Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

Speechless... | Poland & Slovakia - Nature Photography

2010-11-15T13:26:00.000-08:00

Hola!

I've spend the last weekend shooting our beautiful Tatra Mountains on the Polish & Slovakian sides. I just wanted to see some mountain scenery and soak up the atmosphere.
It was also a time for me and my camera, yes, I bought a brand new CANON (Eos 5d Mark I)
:)

Whoa! So many beauties !

2010-10-27T09:41:00.000-07:00

Katarzyna Widmańska's Fashion Workshop | Sławomir Gubała & Maja Maciejewska

The light, the people, the location....it all clicked :-)

Photographer: Sławek Gubała (gubala.pl) Retouching: Maja Maciejewska (majamaciejewska.com)

Fashion Inspiration | part 2...

2010-10-17T05:58:00.000-07:00

Katarzyna Widmańska's Fashion Workshop | Sławomir Gubała & Maja Maciejewska
Another bunch of favs :)

Fashion Inspiration | part 1...

2010-10-17T04:27:00.000-07:00

Katarzyna Widmańska's Fashion Workshop | Sławomir Gubała & Maja Maciejewska

A couple of weeks ago I had a pleasure to work with my friend Sławek Gubała
on his recent photos from Katarzyna Widmańska's Fashion Workshop.
And this is my very first *official* cooperation in which I am not a photographer, but a designer :)
So here we go, a selection of my favourite photographs from this workshop, stay tuned for more pictures... :)

Retro glamour | Cracow Area Photographer

2010-10-12T14:09:00.000-07:00

Couple of ma favs from this old session :-)

Model: Dominika Knych MUA: Dominika Knych Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

Dominika | Potrait Phtographer | Cracow

2010-10-11T13:12:00.000-07:00

Model: Dominika Knych MUA: Dominika Knych Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

Oldies | Brygida Photo shoot | Portrait

2010-10-10T13:38:00.000-07:00

A few oldies - just in a new look :-)

Model: Brygida Chrząstek MUA: Emilia Trzebińska Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

Dominika | Portrait session | Cracow

2010-10-10T05:44:00.000-07:00

A few of my favs below from Dominika's August session :-)

Model: Domonika Knych MUA: Dominika Knych Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

B-Day...

2010-10-01T16:10:00.000-07:00

Today is my B-Day... I turned 28th...Holy crap ;)

I'm very much enjoying my 28th year. Though I also wondered where all the time went...

Long time no see - just a quick sneek peak ;)

2010-10-01T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! :)

Here are some of my favorite shots from a recent session...the day was gorgeous and Dominika was so happy! What a perfect combination!!!

Enjoy!!

Model: Dominika Knych MUA: Dominika Knych Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

First studio session | Pin up & Ballet - part 2

2010-05-16T11:25:00.000-07:00

Another bunch of photos from recent session with Lena :)

Model: Lena Make-up: Magdalena Wychowańska Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska

Paulina | Fashion Shoot | Cracow

2010-05-07T15:45:00.000-07:00

Some time ago I had a gorgeous session with Paulina Skoczeń, a professional model and such sweet girl :)

Here is a little preview below, enjoy ! :)

Model: Paulina Skoczeń Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska MUA: Magdalena Wychowańska

Kamila | Cracow | Fashion photography

2010-05-07T15:22:00.000-07:00

A little sneak peak of the session with Kamila - gosh, I had so much fun at this shoot!! :)
I can’t wait to hang out with her again :)

Hair and make-up was done by the amazing Magdalena Wychowańska.

Model: Kamila Sołtys Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska MUA: Magdalena Wychowańska

Oldies | Katarzyna Widmańska's Workshop

2010-05-06T16:49:00.000-07:00

Model: Paulina Skoczeń Photographer & PP: Maja Maciejewska MUA: Magdalena Wychowańska

Baile Átha Cliath & Brí Chualann | Ireland

2010-05-03T10:24:00.000-07:00

Bray (Brí Chualann), Ireland

Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath), Ireland

My first trip to Ireland | Dublin | Personal photography

2010-05-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

"Night fell clean and cold in Dublin, and wind moaned beyond my room as if a million pipes played the air".

Patricia Cornwell

As long as I can remember, I've simply always been fascinated with Ireland: its music, history, literature and culture... everything about it made me want to put it at the very top of my travel wishlist.
Then, I got married and relocated to... Dublin - I fell in love with this city... :)
Thank you Maciej...

Ola part 1 | Portfolio shoot | Fashion Photography

2010-04-21T13:09:00.000-07:00

Ola is the quintessential commercial print model... and what a natural she is! She definitely knew how to work the camera! She did not take one bad photo during the shoot. Here are a few photos from her shoot :)

Model: Aleksandra Sańpruch MUA: Emilia Trzebińska Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

More tulips | Cracow Area | Flower photography

2010-04-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

Spring is exploding here in Cracow. And my fave tulips are still in bloom : )

Dominika - part 2 | Retro session | Cracow Area Photographer

2010-04-20T13:57:00.000-07:00

As promised, here is part 2 of my session with Dominika! Needless to say, we had loads of fun and I walked away with way too many pictures :) Dominika, it’s always a pleasure when you grace my camera with your presence ;) Looking forward to our spring session! :*

Model: Dominika Knych MUA: Maja Maciejewska | Dominika Knych
Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

Anna | Portfolio shoot | Fashion Photography

2010-04-20T08:09:00.000-07:00

I can’t get enough of these shoots… Here are a few more of Anna : ) Enjoy!

Model: Anna Baluta MUA: Maja Maciejewska Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

Tulips! | Cracow Area | Nature Photography

2010-04-20T01:55:00.000-07:00

Did I mention in the last post that I love tulips? Well, I love tulips!
I took a lot of photos at my Mom's garden yesterday - here are some of my favorites.

Floral fiesta - Heather | Still life | Nature photography

2010-04-19T04:12:00.000-07:00

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
~ Henri Matisse

Floral fiesta - Tulips | Glasnevin, Dublin | Nature photography

2010-04-19T03:34:00.000-07:00

Each flower is a soul opening out to nature. - Gerald De Nerval

This was my first visit to this part of the National Botanics Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin, IE - but it certainly won’t be my last. I’m already planning another visit to see what other flowers I can find in bloom. I’ve had the chance to photograph some beautifu tulips and other flowers : ) So, enjoy ! : )

Dominika - part 1 | Retro session | Fashion photography

2010-04-18T15:58:00.000-07:00

After several months of planning I finnaly did a retro / vintage photo shoot. Yupii !!! : )

Okay I got a little carried away and edited way more than usual for this blog post – I think I’m trying to make up for not posting much this month...There are so many pictures to choose from that it was hard to choose anything remotely as my favorite....but here are a few. Thank you for your patience, hun : )
We chatted all throughout the session, and I felt like we were already friends! Love that !

Model: Dominika Knych MUA: Maja Maciejewska | Dominika Knych
Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

Ola & Kasia | Fashion session | Model photographer

2010-04-18T15:37:00.000-07:00

Kasia and Ola - aren't they stunning? Had so much fun with this session - thanks for the fun girls ! : )

Model: Aleksandra Sańpruch | Katarzyna Zawadzka MUA: Emilia Trzebińska
Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

Adriana & Bartek | Silesia | Engagement photography | Couple photographer

2010-04-18T15:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends !

After a long break (too long) I am getting back in the blogging world and catching up on every one's blog!: ) So, the good news is that: Adriana and Bartek are engaged! Arent they sweet? It was such a beautiful day, weather was perfect, bright colors and happy faces. Bart and Ada... hehe you guys! I am editing your engagement an emotional wreck! One minute giggling at the joy and excitement, and the next I am tearing up at the love i see your eyes for each other. Your connection is breathtaking. It is an honor that you chose me to capture your love. But, things are super busy here, so i will let these images speak for themselves : )

New Model Brygida | Portfolio Shoot | Portrait & Fashion Photographer

2010-01-16T22:55:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone !

Meet Brygida - very funny girl :) She is just beginning her modeling career and came to me to get her started.I admit it was tough but we finally did it ! :) What you are seeing here is the result of our session in Chrzanow, while my dearest friend - Agnieszka Cudak was doing Her workshop with amateur photographers. All the best Brygida in your future career ! :)

Model: Brygida Chrząstek MUA: Emilia Trzebińska Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

Me, myself & I | Personal | Portrait Photographer

2010-01-04T06:45:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends :)

In recent weeks I have been working on some new sessions with both amateur & professional young models. One of the main focuses is building my portfolio and something that will push me willingly to take a great risk. It was easy not to believe in myself as long as I didn't desire something strongly enough to do against all odds. I had a very tough times lately and I need to rebuild my belief and confidence myself. Some time ago, I have met many great people, who forced me to face my problems, solve them and walk away with a stronger sense of vision and courage for my personal & professional life from that moment forward. So, I trusted my intuition and started new business - Maja Maciejewska Surdziel Photography. Keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck ! :)

Here are some pics from my latest session with Anna. Soon there will be so much more for you to enjoy :)

Xoxo, Maja.

Model: Anna Baluta Photographer: Maja Maciejewska

Ania & Kamil | Fashion Session | Lifestyle Photographer

2009-12-14T12:01:00.000-08:00

I've met these two on the very popular website for models, stylists and photographers - maxmodel.pl and I was honored to be their first pro photographer. I prepared a retro session for Ania and the typical for Kamil ;) It was first meeting with them and they were a bit shy in the first minutes but then, lol... :) A lot of great ideas, energy and fun ! :) Thanks once again for great time and I wish you all the best in your future careers :)

Model: Anna Baluta | Kamil P. MUA: Maja Maciejewska-Surdziel
Photographer: Maja Maciejewska-Surdziel

Beautiful women | Workshop | Fashion Photographer

2009-12-04T08:28:00.000-08:00

Another bunch of photos from the Katarzyna Widmańska's Workshop - "How to photograph women". I am still editing and working on them :) I am so excited, cause I will have some sessions with beautiful models and I will probably do some retro shots :) I wll try to share with the final result as soon as possible :)

Katarzyna Widmańska's Workshop | Fashion Photography

2009-12-01T07:48:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick sneak peek of the workshop fashion session I shot awhile back. There are so many great ones - girls were very easy to photograph. I shot at Pawel Borowka's home, and at a "park" that was near by : )

Welcome to my new blog! | Personal | Maja Maciejewska Surdziel Photography

2009-11-29T14:47:00.000-08:00

People have been suggesting to me for ages that I start a blog - and well, I have finally made it... I'm so excited! I created this blog as a place to share my work, thoughts, and everyday life. This is were you will be able to see just what is going in my life and in the world of Maja Maciejewska Surdziel Photography. I will post sneak peeks of my photography session on here, which will give you a glimpse at my style and of the beautiful people have the pleasure of capturing through my lense. I hope you all enjoy what you see and pop in here from time to time, to have a look a what's going on. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. Thanks for stopping by! Oh, and comments are always welcomed ! :)