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In This Journal

Notes, stories, and quiet moments, gathered under loose threads.

– From My Notebook

– The Photographer’s Compass

– A Study in Portraits

– Threads of Belonging

– The Art of Gathering

– The Film Diaries

8 Iconic Film Characters and the 35mm Cameras They Carried
The Film Diaries Maria Kazikhanov 4/22/25 The Film Diaries Maria Kazikhanov 4/22/25

8 Iconic Film Characters and the 35mm Cameras They Carried

A Photographer’s Search for Stories Hidden in the Shadows of Old Movies

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Cinematic Portraits in Hamilton Park
The Film Diaries Maria Kazikhanov 4/12/25 The Film Diaries Maria Kazikhanov 4/12/25

Cinematic Portraits in Hamilton Park

A Morning with Evelyn

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Snowstorm in the Rain
From My Notebook Maria Kazikhanov 4/8/25 From My Notebook Maria Kazikhanov 4/8/25

Snowstorm in the Rain

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Beyond the Rule of Thirds: The Secret Language of Composition
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 4/7/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 4/7/25

Beyond the Rule of Thirds: The Secret Language of Composition

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A Quiet Morning in the Studio
A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 4/3/25 A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 4/3/25

A Quiet Morning in the Studio

Photographing a Former Model’s Family and the Magic of Letting Moments Unfold

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A Tapestry of Traditions
From My Notebook Maria Kazikhanov 3/27/25 From My Notebook Maria Kazikhanov 3/27/25

A Tapestry of Traditions

Celebrating Cultural Narratives Through the Lens of Memory

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Low-Light vs. Flash Photography
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/25/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/25/25

Low-Light vs. Flash Photography

Why Natural Light is Taking Over

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How to Pose for Photos If You’re Camera Shy Without Feeling Awkward
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/21/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 3/21/25

How to Pose for Photos If You’re Camera Shy Without Feeling Awkward

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Embracing the Quiet Hope of Spring
A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 3/1/25 A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 3/1/25

Embracing the Quiet Hope of Spring

Portrait Photography in New York and New Jersey

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Luna’s Fresh Digitals That Opened Doors
A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 2/27/25 A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 2/27/25

Luna’s Fresh Digitals That Opened Doors

Updating model digitals (or Polaroids) for a 6-year-old’s open casting—or why simple, natural test shots make all the difference.

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The Moment That Stays
From My Notebook Maria Kazikhanov 2/25/25 From My Notebook Maria Kazikhanov 2/25/25

The Moment That Stays

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Back to the Future
A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 2/22/25 A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 2/22/25

Back to the Future

An editorial nod to the glamorous excess of the past with a wink to the rebellion of today.

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Let’s Do the Math
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/19/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/19/25

Let’s Do the Math

Understanding Photographer Rates: Breaking Down What You’re Really Paying For in Portrait, Event, and Headshot Sessions

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The Many Faces of Maria
A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 2/17/25 A Study in Portraits Maria Kazikhanov 2/17/25

The Many Faces of Maria

Headshot Photography for Actors: Capturing Authentic Expression and Character Transformations

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What to Wear for Headshots
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/12/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/12/25

What to Wear for Headshots

 A Study in Simplicity

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The RAW Truth About RAW Files
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/8/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/8/25

The RAW Truth About RAW Files

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What to Wear for a Photoshoot
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/2/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 2/2/25

What to Wear for a Photoshoot

Creating Stories (and Maybe a Little Drama) With Your Wardrobe

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Lessons from Tokyo and Reykjavík
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/25/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/25/25

Lessons from Tokyo and Reykjavík

Respecting Cultures in my photography

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Dancing Through the Snow
Threads of Belonging Maria Kazikhanov 1/24/25 Threads of Belonging Maria Kazikhanov 1/24/25

Dancing Through the Snow

Impress Ballroom’s Winter Recital at Starlight Dance Center

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The Art of Making You Feel at Ease
The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/17/25 The Photographer's Compass Maria Kazikhanov 1/17/25

The Art of Making You Feel at Ease

Lessons From Both Sides of the Camera

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