Where Should the Eyes Be Looking? Travel portraits tip that no one talks about

Roma the fisherman and his fishing partner. Most of the fishermen of this part of lake Sevan go out at night. “So, how do the photos turn out in this darkness. Asked Roma. “Let me take one of you and I’ll show you.” I replied. His friend peaked into the camera, as if the answer to Roma's question would be revealed by looking into it. “I lived in Russia for a few years. Then came back, to this old job. It’s not a nine-to-five. Our office is the lake. A very dangerous office. If there’s a storm, you’re screwed.” The funny thing is, just after saying that, Roma invited me to go fishing one day. I might come past this part and will surely take him up on his offer, if there’s no storm. #Armenia #Lumix #GH5 #traveltheworld #instatravel #travelling #arountheworld #traveler #travelstories #lakesevan #travelgram #travelphotography #letsgosomewhere #portait #travel_portrait #fish #travelmemories #fishermen

Una publicación compartida por Mitchell Kanashkevich (@mitchellkphotos) el 16 de Sep de 2017 a la(s) 11:31 PDT

His nickname is “Black Yuri”. I’ve got no idea why, but that’s what he said. These days he’s a small restaurant owner in Akhalkalaki. But, in his youth Yuri was a professional football player. He traveled through the USSR and played for various clubs. Even at 74 he seemed to be in a very sporty shape. “The players these days are sissies. You touch them and they go flipping over.” Said Yuri. "We’d run around with a broken leg!" "I used to get 1200 Rubles during my days.” Stated Yuri. The local mayor said “You earn like three mayors!” To which Yuri replied “Yes, but what about all that money you get under the table?” Yuri is an ethnic Armenian, like most people in his town. He came back for a quiet, worry free life in his motherland. "If you need anything in the next town you’re going, just tell them you’re friend of Black Yuri.” Those were his parting words before he drove off somewhere in his car. #Georgia #Saqartvelo #Lumix #Akhalkalaki #portrait #travelphotographer #travel #travelphotography #traveldeeper #travelmemories #lifestory #Armenian

Una publicación compartida por Mitchell Kanashkevich (@mitchellkphotos) el 29 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 11:32 PDT

The blue eyed shepherd. I made a photo of this boy last time I was in Ushguli. Rather, I shot a video and took out a still. This time I made sure to take his portrait. I saw him in pretty much the same spot, at the same time. He was helping his mum with the cows. As he was returning home, I asked him to stop for a sec. I showed him the pic and gave him five. He went on. #Ushguli #Saqartvelo #Lumix #Georgia #Svaneti #traveltheworld #instatravel #travelling #arountheworld #traveler #travelgram #travelphotography #portrait #traveldeeper

Una publicación compartida por Mitchell Kanashkevich (@mitchellkphotos) el 15 de Ago de 2017 a la(s) 12:09 PDT

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Professional travel, documentary photographer and adventurer. Sharing the knowledge I've gained over a decade on the road, in the field with you. I try to talk about the topics that few talk about. Things that matter for growing as a photographer. Let's Get Connected: www.mitchellk-photos.com