decent human being trying to explore this world
My name is Linda Strauta Brauere, based and living in Latvia - beautiful country surrounded by north winds, misty forests and the melancholic dunes of Baltic sea.
I am the main photographer behind Bilzu Ligzda, which literary means "a nest of pictures" - bold, vibrant and timeless captures of world I see.
I believe that printed media is stronger than digital, and that tactile senses are stronger than those which are virtual. My desk is always full of paper-cards, pieces of craft magazines, and little post-notes of books to read.
When I was thinking of a name for my photography business, my first thoughts about warm and vivid photos were those that ‘speak’ of nature, creation, memories and emotions.
Bilzu Ligzda is "heart-centered", full of fearless spirit and vibrant, it has its own eyes.
I have a bachelor degree in New Media Arts (from Art Research Lab, Liepaja University), a toddler boy Rudolfs, a Nikon D750 in my hands, ‘mobile’ studio and a full head with ideas to realize in dialogue with you. So if you like what you read & see here - jump in!!
I regulary shoot weddings, family photoshoots, couples, kids, little bit of lifestyle and food.
Also I have experience shooting still lifes, crafts, 360 panoramas, real-estate, song and dance, as well as other non-conventional artistic or technological works. Ask if you would like to see more.
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Brave enough to Learn forever
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Oldschool classics Are timeless
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lady who loves dresses and
drives through mud and offroads
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To be aware of your own dreams I enjoy beauty of nature, mountains, forests and mostly traveling with small backback and good walking shoes. That`s it. I`m not a five star hotel fan, but always searching for a five star landscape to capture. I am curious about every new culture experience and always try to taste little piece of every place I visit.
photo taken in Scotland, Ben A`an Mountain, 2019
Appreciate time with family is rule number one. Little feet hanging around, twitching and jumping, and trying to pull me away prom computer. To train my own creativity I teach my toddler everything from stickers to gingerbread baking. Art of learning never ever sleeps even when I have "holidays"
Zakopane, High Tatry, 2019
I am also inspired by traditional Latvian textile - fabric, skirts and my moms handicraft bussiness "Lindraki". The beauty what comes with wool yarns and colors, is beyond ordinary. Parallel to photography, I read a lot. I find peace in between the pages of books. Also enjoing to brainstorm some graphic logos.
Traditional textile, "Lindraki", 2019