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February 14, 2016/in Instagrammers in Slovenia, Instagrammers visiting Slovenia /by sanya_lt

~~Ljubljana, 14. 2. 2016, by @sanya_lt~~

Meet Ed Norton, amazing (Lonely Planet) photographer, who loves extreme sports, thinks people in Bovec are really nice, whereas caves in Slovenia – not so much. It was an honour (& fun!) talking to him and finding out lots about photography; Instagram and his cool mum:)) Thank you so much, Ed!

First of all – can you tell us something about yourself? Who are you, what do you do?

My name’s Ed Norton and I’m a travel photographer working for Lonely Planet / Getty Images. I’m originally from the South West of England from a city called Bristol but I am now based in London.

OK, Lonely Planet! To an amateur photographer this seems like a dream job. Is it?

It certainly is a dream job! There is a lot of hard work that comes with it though. I often work 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. At least half my time is spent in a dark room alone editing and labelling my images. If you don’t enjoy your own company then it’s definitely not for you! Photography is my life and when I’m not working, I’m learning or researching. I literally never stop doing either of those things and I absolutely love it. You absolutely have to love what you do. Don’t ever chase money. That will follow if you’re passionate about it.

Although I got a contract with Lonely Planet I was still essentially freelance. I’m completely self-taught in photography and had to do the same with the business side of things. Without any guidance you have to be really self-motivated and willing to take risks. People always say ‘you’re so lucky’. I personally prefer to keep the word luck out of my life as it implies that things happen by chance and without your involvement. I prefer to see it that you’re dealt a hand in life, without comparing it to anyone else you make the best out of it and create your own opportunities. Things don’t just fall in your lap, you need to be out there being as proactive as you can. Oh, and always remember that failure is all part of the fun of it! Handle failure with a positive attitude and learn from your mistakes and you can do anything you want in life.

Do you travel a lot? How you pick your traveling destination?

I used to travel pretty much full time but slowed down over the past 3 years. I still got away 4-8 times a year but sometimes shorter trips. From March 2016 I’ll be back on the road again and exploring the world full time for a couple of years at least.

Your Instagram profile is full of amazing photos from Slovenia. Can you tell us a little bit about – how you came across Slovenia, when did you decide to visit and what places did you see?

I’m not sure how I decided on Slovenia exactly, it was a case of looking at a map and picking somewhere new. I also tend to check flight prices to European countries to see what’s good at the moment. Wiz Air do flights from London from £35 (return!). I didn’t know too much on what to expect with Slovenia and had only really seen photos from Lake Bled. That alone looked beautiful so I decided to do some more research on Slovenia. The rest is history!

Where did you find information about Slovenia? How did you decide what to see?

Lonely Planet of course 🙂 I then go for some visual inspiration and use platforms like Instagram, 500px, Google Images to look for things to see – if you like to travel then make sure you follow travel photographers as they’ll do all the research for you! I’ll then read blogs, travel forums, articles to get other information and piece it all together.

What was your favourite place in Slovenia? What would you say is ‘a must see’ place in Slovenia … especially if you are a photographer?

That’s a tough one to answer as I loved everything I saw! Ljubljana is an amazing city, great relaxed atmosphere and friendly people (and amazing food!). I fell in love with Lake Bled. It’s just postcard perfect! Bovec was amazing as well! The people were so friendly, the extreme sports, scenery (especially the view from the top of Mangart!) I need to go back to explore more!

Is there a place or thing that you would say – skip it? Why?

Predjama Castle was great to see for a flying visit. The tour was interesting enough but the tour of the caves underneath wasn’t that great. But it’s a minor really! It’s a truly stunning country!

Back to photography; What equipment do you use for taking photos?

Most of my work is taken on a Canon 6D. I have a range of lenses ranging from 16mm and all the way to 400mm. What I pack in my bag depends on the trip.

What does photography mean to you?

Everything! I constantly have to pinch myself that I’m able to travel the world and take photos, combining 2 of my 3 biggest passions (the 3rd being music!). We all share a beautiful world together. My aim is to try and inspire people to explore it as much as they can as well!

Can you describe us your photography style?

Colourful! I guess that comes from growing up in England where grey is what I’m used to! I also spend a lot of time perfecting the details of my images. It’s not something you’ll notice on Instagram but when my work is printed out you’ll notice the sharpness, textures and details that I bring out.

How did you end up on Instagram?

Ha! Believe it or not it was actually my mum who introduced me to Instagram. I didn’t listen to her for a while as your mum isn’t meant to know what’s cool is she?! Turns out she is quite cool and I should have listened to her from the start. I set up my account about 3 years ago but have only really been using it properly over the last 8 months.

Do you use any other social media channel? If yes – can you compare the experience with using Instagram?

I have a Facebook page and Twitter account. Instagram however is my favourite. The community is much more engaged. It’s a visual platform only so you know what you’re getting in your feed and you can tailor to suit you. One post can be and amazing photographer from New York and the next you’re taken away to the top of a mountain in the Himalayas. Travelling the world at the flick of a screen!

How often do you publish photos on Instagram? Do you interact with other people on Instagram?

1-3 times a day. When I’m not posting I’m looking at other peoples work and trying to find new amazing photographers to follow. I interact as much as I can, especially with my own followers. There are loads of names that ‘like’ my posts that have been there from the very start which is amazing.

What would you say are the most important ‘rules’ that every Instagrammer must follow? Or – it would be good to follow?

Apart from the usual don’t post more than 3 times a day I’d say keep the camera facing forward and show the world how you see it! Stop trying to copy the people and be like a ‘celebrity’, your life is probably a lot more interesting than you think! Basically, don’t post selfies unless they’re funny!

To find more about Ed & his work – check his web page!

Krnsko jezero Lake

January 6, 2016/in Where to in Slovenia? /by sanya_lt

Krnsko jezero Lake is a glacial lake situated under Mount Krn (2244 m). It is the largest alpine lake in Slovenia & it lies at an altitude of 1391 metres. Krnsko jezero lake is 400 metres long, 150 metres wide and up to 17 metres deep.

There are many paths going to the lake but we (as most of the visitors) choose the one from Dr. Klemen Jug House in Lepena. It took as a little more than 2 hours to get to the lake. The path is clearly marked, rocky trail that mostly leads through beautiful forest.

The lake is surrounded by some really amazing mountains, Mount Krn being the king of them all. You can spend a night or two in the nearby mountain hut and take some trips to the mountains around. If you want to see the lake at its best and take the best photos, sleeping in the hut is a must since nothing beats the sunset and the magnificent reflection of the nearby summits in the water.

During the day you can also make yourself a ‘history tour’, since the memory of the Isonzo Front is kept alive by the remains of fire trenches, caverns and wire fences that you can find all around.

If you are thinking about swimming in the lake – forget it! 🙂 Swimming in the lake is not permitted, as it could endanger its sensitive water ecosystem.

The plural name of the Krnska jezera lakes refers to the Veliko (Krnsko) jezero lake, the Dupeljsko jezero lake and the smaller Jezero v Lužnici lake. You can find both nearby.
For more information about the place (accommodation & food) check this page.

Snežnik Castle

January 5, 2016/1 Comment/in Where to in Slovenia? /by sanya_lt

Snežnik Castle is the best-preserved castle in Notranjska region. It was first mentioned in the year 1268, but the formation of the existing castle reaches back to 1462. The building itself is amazing. White walls, red roof, stone bridge and a romantic pond with ducks beneath the castle … will simply take your breath away.

The castle is built on a rock at the source of the Obrh and the Brezno Spring. The spring is dammed into a large pond below the castle. The beautiful surroundings have been arranged into a park with walking paths that make it easy to go all around the magnificent building and take some nice photos.

Water makes magic! You can capture many reflections in the castle and sometimes you can get ‘the double view’; A castle in the water and one above it. This place is one of the few in Slovenia that we would recommend you to visit in late autumn, winter or early spring. Why? Because the trees will not obstruct your view.

alessbix

December 17, 2015/in Instagrammers visiting Slovenia /by sanya_lt

~~Ljubljana, 17. 12. 2015, by @sanya_lt~~

Alessandro is the person behind the @alessbix and @master_shots accounts on Instagram (& @alexandertn1 on Twitter). I’ve met him while we were both a part of the Photowall team on Instagram. It was quite funny to discover that joining an American team connected two people living so close together – since Alessandro lives just across the border, in Italy. We talked a lot & I’ve learned do much from him. So – sharing an interview with a dear Instagram friend – is a must!

So, can you tell us a few things about you?

My name is Alessandro and I’m an Italian biologist from Trieste . I’m an amateur photographer taking photos for fun but always trying to improve my skills. I use a canon Eos 650D but I always have with me my little canon IXUS , even if many pictures on my feed were taken and edited with my iPhone. I don’t have a specific style, I love woods, mountains, water, sunsets, lights … I mostly take photos of nature, I don’t edit much, often not at all.

What does photography mean to you?

What I like about photography is the fact that it can stop time and freeze the moment. Being a photographer is not about being a pro or about what gear you use, everyone can take a great shot simply using a phone.

How did you end up on Instagram?

It was just another app I wanted to try back in 2012, obviously the try must have turned into some kind of addiction if I’m still here.

How often do you publish? Do you interact with other people on Instagram? What would you say are the most important ‘rules’ that every Instagrammer must follow? Or – it would be good to follow? 🙂

I always try to post at least once a day. Sure I interact with other users and I love to keep in touch with friends from all over the world. My advice to other users would be; Be different , be social and be active. Also; Don’t post to get likes but post what you like.

This is the second time (as far as I know) that Instagram made you ‘the suggested’ user. What does this mean for you?

Yes I must admit, that is was totally weird! I was suggested user twice and obviously there is no magic trick for hitting the suggested users list. The first time Instagram selected me while I was posting a very unedited pictures series , I mean neat no freaky stuff, no fake colours, I guess that paid off.

So – there is no magic formula how to get noticed by Instagram?

As said I don’t know any existing formula, they constantly check feeds and main tags, things changed a little bit since Facebook acquired Instagram but I honestly don’t think there are algorithms or specific ways to get noticed.
I also know you as the co-founder of the @Master_shots profile? When did you start it? How?

Yes, We founded @master_shots together with Jelena, a great partner and the best admin I know so far. The page wouldn’t probably exist and surely wouldn’t be so popular without her devotion and impressive job. Master_shots profile was funded back in July 2013 and started posting features and running contests like any other page, outstanding selections and great working team made the rest.

How do you pick photos to feature there? What does ‘a good photography’ mean to you – in sense that it deserves a feature on the @Master_shots profile?

Ah that’s an interesting question, basically there is some weird obscure rule that makes some photos work and others don’t even if they are both totally amazing. There are many factors to consider but they unfortunately or fortunately – can’t be 100% managed. Master_shots has its own style which is different from other cool hubs. Being featured means you are very cool at taking photos, no matter if you are popular or not, you just – stand out.

You live near Slovenia. How often do you visit?

Actually I live on the border and I spend a lot of my time in Slovenia but I must apologize cause I know just few Slovenian words and 99.9 % of them are related to food and drinks.

What are your favourite (photogenic?:) places here?

I absolutely love the Bohinj area and Bled, I have a thing for Ljubljana but I also find the seaside amazing.

If we want to get to know the area you come from a little better – who should we follow, except you, of course?

Well if you want to see amazing spots, urban photography and a great mood you must give @ralfmalf a check, his gallery is impressive. There are also some local hubs you can check out like @igersfvg, @instaitalia, @igersitalia, @ig_italia and probably some other pages.

peterzajfridphoto

December 17, 2015/1 Comment/in Instagrammers from Slovenia /by sanya_lt

Who? My name is Peter Zajfrid and I come from small town Ruše in north eastern part of Slovenia. I work as electrician, but when I’m off work, then the addiction – that is – photography – starts 🙂 I consider myself an amateure landscape photographer. I started in photography back in summer of 2011. You can see my work at my website or Facebook.

Why Instagram? I started my social network presence as most photographes do this days, on Facebook. I knew Instagram was there, but it just didn’t get me going till recently. I heard more and more, If you want to get noticed as photographer, you must go to Instagram so I joined and love it :). People that told me so were right, all that matter in photograpy are there.

What are your favourite places in Slovenia? My favorite place to take photos is by far Pernica Lake :). Other places are Plač Tower, Zavrh Tower, Pohorje hills and all the Slovenian Hills region around Lenart.

JSFtravel

December 14, 2015/in Instagrammers visiting Slovenia /by sanya_lt

~~Ljubljana, 14. 12. 2015, by @sanya_lt~~

As most of the Instagrammers that keep amazing me I’ve found the @JSFtravel profile while going through photos tagged #igslovenia. I soon discovered that the profile belongs to a lovely American couple whose job is – to travel. Or – is this a full time – hobby? Let’s find out!

Can you present yourself? Who are you, where do you come from and what do you do?

We are an American couple, Sarah & Kris, travelling full time. In April 2014, we left our jobs, sold everything we owned and set out on a journey to travel the world. What we find most fascinating about travelling is experiencing different cultures. We love learning about the people, food and local customs in the places we visit.

For 20 years, Kris worked for an airline. His flight benefits allowed him (plus spouse, once we got married!) to fly for free. He has been travelling much longer than me to places I still haven’t been, like Egypt, Brazil and Scotland. With the number of years, he worked at the airline, he was able to take an early retirement while keeping his flight benefits; therefore, we pay only a very small fee to fly, which helps tremendously in budgeting our travels.

My background is in journalism and marketing. I like finding the story about a place and sharing it with other people. When we decided to travel full time, I created our blog as a way to tell stories of the places we were visiting to our family and friends back home. Just as much as I like using words to tell stories, I also like capturing images with my camera and let the photos show the story.

How does your life look like? How much do you travel?

We are essentially homeless – without a home or possessions to return to – so we are constantly travelling. However, we do travel slowly. Staying in one place for a month at a time allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the area. In between our longer stays, we pick destinations along the route where we might stay for a week or two at a time.

How do you pick your destinations? Where do you search for information about a new country, new destination?

There is so much of the world that we want to see that we often find it difficult to choose where we will travel to next! In our first year of full time travel, we were actually travelling ‘around the world.’ We had a goal of circumnavigating the world in a year’s time, which we did. We travelled west, starting in South America – and spent time on six continents before arriving back in the United States for a short visit. During that time, we chose destinations based on westward travel.

Now as long term travellers with no specific route, many things come into play when determining our destinations. We choose where to go based on affordability, accessibility and interest-at-the-moment. (Example: After spending winter in Melbourne, Australia, we caught the end of summer on the coast of Croatia.)

At this point, there are very few places that don’t interest us – we want to see it all!

Are you professional or amateur photographers? What equipment do you use for taking photos?

I am an amateur photographer; a hobby photographer, actually. I use a Canon Rebel T2i with a 18-55mm lens – and I almost always carry my camera with me. In rare occasions, I use an old (and more portable) Canon Power Shot. Kris uses his iPhone and, honestly, it sometimes takes the better photo.

Can you describe us your photography style?

I don’t really have a photography style. I like to takes pictures of the things I see – and I want my photos to retain a real-life quality to them. My favourite pictures are the ones that tell a story all on their own, without any words needed.

How did you end up on Instagram?

Instagram is a travel’s delight! We wanted to connect with other travellers, as well as have a place to display our photos – Instagram is perfect for that!

How often do you publish? Do you interact with other people on Instagram? Who would you recommend to follow?

We publish on Instagram once a day, but throughout the day we interact with the people we follow – and the people who follow us. We love the Instagram community. Seeing pictures around the world fuels our passion for travel.

Who would you recommend us to follow?

Jewelszee, NoDestinations, TheTouristin, HeckticTravels & Nomadasaurus.

Slovenia? How/when did you decide to visit? Why?

Slovenia was on our list for a long time before we actually visited! We were drawn to the country for its beautiful scenic landscapes and the fairytale city of Ljubljana. We spent two weeks in Ljubljana last spring – which is not enough time!

What are your favourite places here?

We loved everything we saw in Slovenia – city, mountains, rural countryside, so it is difficult to pick one place. Being in the historic old town of Ljubljana was magical, but the natural beauty of Lake Bled was our favourite.

Which place is (for you) the best to take photos?

The entire country is very photogenic! We loved taking pictures along the river in Ljubljana’s old town. However, the best place to capture the splendour of Slovenia was from the hills that surround Lake Bled. The view of the lake from above by far surpassed any other vantage point.

What would you say to a first time visitor – what is ‘a must see’ place in Slovenia? See Lake Bled; slow down and take it in!

What did you miss while staying here?

So much! We didn’t make it to the coast or Piran. And, although we rode through the countryside, we didn’t stay in the rural area. We would love to explore the smaller towns in Slovenia and more of the mountains, as well.

What are your plans for the future? Coming back to Slovenia?

We plan to keep travelling for as long as we can. We definitely see another trip to Slovenia in our future – there is still so much more to see!

malaposastmici

December 10, 2015/in Instagrammers from Slovenia /by sanya_lt

Who? Deja (or Mici, if you prefer), coming straight out of Jesenice in Gorenjska Region, a PhD law student and a junior researcher, working in Ljubljana during the week and rushing back home to Gorenjska Region over the weekend. I’m currently doing significantly better in researching the world as in researching the law. Over the past few years mountains have become a huge part of my life and helped me to achieve a healthier state of mind and body.

Why? I use Instagram to share fragments of my life with the rest of the community and to keep some kind of an instablog. The idea of making a real blog has crossed my mind, but as you have probably noticed it on my feed – I would rather be outside. Thanks to Instagram, I have also met amazing people, who I can now call my friends.
Most of my pictures are taken with my good old Sony Nex 3 camera or with my iPhone 5s. And sometimes, I use my boyfriend as a self-timer. 🙂

What? Mostly rocks of all shapes and sizes in Julian Alps and nature scenery form Upper Sava Valley, as they are practically my backyard. I enjoy discovering new, less known mountain paths and mountain tops in that area or rediscover the ones I’ve already walked and reached. I like to observe them from different angles in different seasons and in different time of the day. The experience is never the same. If I had to choose my favorite view, it would probably be the view from Srednji Vrh to Martuljek mountain range. And my favorite mountain? Well, I have to keep some things to myself. But if you ask, I might tell you.

Uporaba ključnih besed

December 10, 2015/2 Comments/in Tips for success /by sanya_lt

Ja, ta vrag. #hashtag ali ključna beseda. Kolikokrat sem že slišala, kako nepotrebna navlaka na Instagramu so ključne besede, kako grozljivo izgledajo ob fotografiji, kako so ljudje, ki uporabljajo ključne besede, obupanci, ki nujno potrebujejo pozornost.

Narobe. Če kje, so ključne besede pomembne na Instagramu. Iz več razlogov:

Prvi in verjetno najpomembnejši je dejstvo, da se okoli ključnih besed na Instagramu dogaja praktično vse. Kreirajo se interesne skupine, zbirajo in iščejo se fotografije, fotografije se izpostavljajo in Instagramerji se povezujejo.
Instagram dovoli, da k fotografiji dodamo 30 ključnih besed. Moje priporočilo bi bilo, da uporabimo vse razpoložljive. Pri tem je pomembno, da sledimo nekaterim napotkom.

Bodimo natančni in ključne besede izbirajmo v povezavi s fotografijo oz. sporočilom, ki ga naša fotografija nosi. Uporaba specifične ključne besede nas bo namreč povezala z našo ciljno skupino.

Če za primer vzamemo ključno besedo #slovenia; Ta je za našo državo najbolj splošna, a tudi praktično neuporabna. Na fotografije jo lepijo vsi, še najraje spemerji, ki jih je Instagram poln (glej prvo fotografijo). Če želimo, da naša fotografija Slovenije doseže tiste, ki jih resnično zanima, moramo poznati prave ključne besede in skupine, ki se na te ključne besede navezujejo. Take so; #igslovenia (glej drugo fotografijo), #thisisslovenia, #kampadanes, #ifeelslovenia in druge. Vse to so ključne besede, za katerimi stojijo profili in skupnosti, ki jih naša vsebina, torej fotografija zanima.

Enako velja za povsem drugačne vsebine. Če s fotografijo promoviramo naš izdelek, na primer – avtomobil, ni dovolj, da fotografijo označimo z generično ključno besedo #avto oz. #car, ampak smo bolj natančni; dodamo vsaj še specifično znamko (#vw, #bmw …) in, še bolje, preverimo ključne besede, ki te skupnosti povezujejo; #bmwi8, #bmwlife in podobno.

Uporaba pravih, specifčnih ključnih besed je nujna tudi zato, da nas Instagram uporabniki, ki so za našo fotografijo (produkt) zainteresirani, sploh najdejo. Ob ključni besedi #slovenia je tako zbranih preko 750.000 fotografij, iz česar je jasno, da se ena sama fotografija hitro izgubi. Ne razumimo se narobe; To ne pomeni, da se generični ključni besedi za vsako ceno izogibamo, pomeni le, da ji dodamo še bolj specifične.

Na Instagramu obstaja ogromno profilov, ki imajo svojo ključno besedo (Primer; Profil @igslovenia ima ključno besedo #igslovenia). Nenapisano pravilo, ki se ga poslužujemo čisto vsi, pravi; V kolikor uporabim tvojo ključno besedo pod svojo fotografijo, ti dajem dovoljenje, da mojo fotografijo na svojem profilu deliš naprej. (Z navedbo avtorja fotografije, jasno!)

Za objavo fotografij na @igslovenia tako vedno izbiram samo med fotografijami, ki so označene z #igslovenia. Tako delajo tudi vsi drugi profili. Cilj vsakega Instagram profila, naj bo last posameznika ali podjetja, je (ali pa bi moral biti) – doseči kar največ uporabnikov. Zato si vsi želimo, da nas opazijo in po možnosti delijo našo fotografijo. Večji kot je profil, več kot je sledilcev, več ljudi dosežemo. Preprosto. Brez uporabe ključnih besed do delitve ne pride. (Izjeme, to so profili, ki kradejo fotografije, so tu, da pravilo potrjujejo.)

Ključne besede k fotografiji dodajmo ob času objave fotografije. Včasih je Instagram sezname fotografij ob ključnih besedah razporejal časovno, glede na to, kdaj je bila ključna beseda dodana. To je marsikdo izkoriščal in nenehno menjal ključne besede, saj je to pomenilo, da se je fotografija ob vsaki spremembi ključne besede pojavila na vrhu seznama, ki to besedo spremlja. Temu ni več tako in čeprav ste ravno dodali ključno besedo, se bo fotografija v seznamu (t.i. feedu) pokazala glede na čas objave fotografije in ne ključne besede. Zakaj je to pomembno? V določenem seznamu (feedu) bo vaša fotografija na vrhu, torej – najbolj opazna le takoj po objavi fotografije. Več kot je fotografij povezanih z določeno ključno besedo, hitreje bo vaša fotografija drsela po seznamu navzdol.

Prav zato, ker fotografije v teh seznamih prehitro izginjajo, je včasih bolje uporabljati manj popularne ključne besede (tiste, na katere je vezano manjše število fotografij), saj bodo fotografije tako bolj opazne.

Do pravih ključnih besed bomo prišli zgolj in le z raziskovanjem. Vedeti moramo, kaj objavljamo, kaj sporočamo in koga želimo doseči. S preprostim brskanjem med ključnimi besedami si bomo hitro sestavili nabor ključnih besed, ki ga seveda nekam shranimo in k vsaki objavi kopiramo. Seznam popravljamo in dopolnjujemo glede na to, kako se naše vsebine spreminajo in seveda, glede na to, kako naše ključne besede učinkujejo. To sproti preverjamo z uporabo programov kot je Iconosquare.

A analitika je zgodba za drugič, danes le še droben namig; Ključne besede vedno zapišite v komentar in ne v spremni tekst k fotografiji. Ključne besede v komentarjih opravljajo enako funkcijo kot v spremnem komentarju, le malo manj opazne (beri; moteče) so.

@sanya_lt

mrajkovic

December 8, 2015/in Instagrammers from Slovenia /by sanya_lt

Who? Hi, I am Miroslav Rajković (@mrajkovic), an UI/UX designer and fashion enthusiast by week and an adventurous explorer during the weekend. From Monday to Friday I mainly spend my time pushing pixels up/down while crafting visual masterpieces and interfaces for a mobile apps based company.
In last couple of years I have also done plenty of fashion, commercial and wedding photography, the latter of which you can see on my HOUSE of M2O website, done in collaboration with my colleague photographer.

Why photography? Why Instargam? I mainly spend my days in front of the computer so whenever I have some time to spare, I like to spend it away from civilization, somewhere where I can hear my own heartbeat in the spacious and almighty nature. Instagram comes in handy when I want to share highlights from my getaways!

What are your favourite places in Slovenia? Most of the time I am wandering in Gorenjska Region, where most of my photos are from. It’s impossible to define my favourite spot, since the whole region is amazingly wonderful. In most cases I try to take photos of landscapes while at the same time making sure to capture people in them as well. This is to help the viewer have a sense of scale and at the same time make the photos feel less empty and desolate. It also makes it easier for the viewer to imagine him or herself in the scene.

P.S; Although I own a professional DSLR camera, all of my Instagram shots are made with an iPhone and edited in VSCO Cam. People get often surprised by this fact, but I rather travel lightly than bother myself with a large and bulky camera, that isn’t pleasant to jump around with.

jaka_ivancic

December 8, 2015/in Instagrammers from Slovenia /by sanya_lt

Who? My name is Jaka Ivančič, I was born & raised in Koper but I now live in Ankaran. I can say that I fell in love with photography when I was a child, we have been in a committed relationship for a few years now and also the future looks bright for us:) I’m a freelancer working on different projects; One of them is being the official photographer and video producer for Radio Capris, others are also mostly connected to photography, mainly landscape, food and events photography.

Why Instagram? Instagram is one of 3 social media platforms that I use to promote my work (others are Twitter and Facebook). I use a digital camera (Canon 5D MK III) to share my photo impressions, mostly – landscape photography, and I also use my Iphone 6 to capture others moments of my life.

What are your favourite ‘photo-places’ in Slovenia? Since I live in Slovene Istria and since – I simply love it, I take most of my photos here. Piran, Koper, Izola and everything around is my playground. Although the area is not large I always manage to find a new place and a new view.