We have a real master of fine art nude photography on board as co-judge of the January Nudes Competition. Everyone, please welcome Mr. Avi Ohana!
Guest judge announcement by Matt Granger (ThatNikonGuy)
Thank you so very much! Our photos arrived this morning and I was able to run home from work to open them with John. Truly amazing. We are absolutely floored by your artistic (and directive!) talent. We will probably spend tonight staring at ourselves!!
All other photos arrived safe and sound. John and I are heading straight to the framing shop this afternoon. Such precious art can not sit packaged up in the study!
Thank you again.
Narelle & John, Queensland
I want to thank you for the unbelievable quality of your art. Everything exceeded our expectations. Everyone who has seen the work has been amazed. I think you will end up with clients from Arizona as several friends have expressed interest in traveling to Sydney to work with you. Stella & I have 2 homes and we may be purchasing a couple of additional large and/or medium reprints to display. We will order these from you once we get it sorted out.
I know that photographic art is the property of the artist. Stella & I totally respect that and will have you make any of the additional large copies we want. My mom has asked for a 5" x 7" or 8" x 10" for the shelf where she keeps family pictures, my sister has also made the same request. I would like wallet print of one of the pictures. When I asked about this, you told me to take photographs of the art and handle it myself. I do not want to do anything wrong and need your permission to do this. So, please let me know if this is acceptable.
On another note, we know several people in Arizona who would like to work with you. Have you ever considered traveling to the US to do photo shoots. I have a good relationship with a studit / gallery in Flagstaff that has a perfect setup and I think they would be glad to host. Stella & I could easily refer 2-4 (or more) clients. We could have some of our art set up to display at the studio. Anyway, what are your thoughts?
Stella & Wes, Arizona - USA
My journey with Avi started when I required an updated portfolio, I made a vow to myself that only the best would do and the photographer had to have the eye of an artist first and foremost; what drew me to Avi was the fact that when looking at his work, I felt I was peering into a world of beauty that is hidden behind the lens of his camera, his work was unlike anything I'd seen from any other professional or talented amateur.
And that's the gift Avi is blessed with, and its a gift I was lucky enough to have shared with me: his amazing ability to see the potential of his subjects and through flawless technique and direction to capture that with the snap of his camera and immortalize them in art. Its one thing to create art with the stroke of a brush or to craft it by hand, but when Avi takes a subject, me in this case and transforms them into a litteral example of "Life imitating art", it will take your breath away.
Everyone at Celebrity Vogue have displayed a level of professionalism, honesty and humanity that is very hard to come by and it comes from the respect that everyone holds in Avi, he is someone whose work is left to speak for itself, and that's why Avi and everyone at Celebrity Vogue are the only Photography studio I'll genuinely recommend.
The only upsetting experience I had throughout this journey was having to choose which shots I'd give priority to; Avi's work is so incredible that its difficult to narrow down what to take home. Uncompromising, flawless and powerful are the only way to describe what Avi will produce, and he's his own harshest critic and will not settle for anything less.
My time with Celebrity Vogue, along with the photos by Avi is something I'll cherish; you made me into a timeless piece of art Avi and you have my deepest thanks, I'll be seeing you again soon.
Lee Bargwanna, Sydney
To the team at Celebrity Vogue
I decided to take the plunge back in November and get some photos done and I am glad I did! Having seen your work previously and thinking about it for a long time i decided to just go for it!
Avi and Michelle did an amazing job and made me feel so comfortable. I can't wait to receive the photos, hopefully soon! Will you be using any of the photos on your website?
Thanks for taking some photos of my boyfriend and I, I am sure he will be shocked when he sees them.
I will definitely be back next year for some more photos.
Marisa :)
I have been thinking about sending you an email and thanking you for the beautiful photos you took from me two years ago upon my visit to Sydney from San Francisco. I love the way you captured my energy, etc. I don’t know if you remember me but hey, you do have my photos and can look me up.
I am planning another trip to Sydney mainly because I want another session with you. Tell me, are you far away from your previous locations?
I look forward to seeing you and having another sets of photos taken,
Take care,
Elahe
Just to let you know that the photographs arrived safely in Toronto today. As expected they are beautiful and I wish I looked like that everyday. My husband said I look like a 1950's movie star!
Avi, when we were choosing the pictures I remember you saying once I got them I will want more. you were right, except its my husband who wants it more!!
I really can't remember what they all looked like (and you told me that this would be a problem) I just remember that there were 18 of them that I loved.
How much would it be to have the other 5 more done but in your smallest size photo- not too big.
As for which ones, I truly can't recall them all I would trust you to choose the ones that you think are the best — you are the professional.
Please let me know if this is possible and what the price would be.
Thanks so much,
Warm regards from a chilly Canada
Nicolle
Thank you very much for your kind Christmas greeting, I want to thank you for the nice service.
Colleagues of mine will be going on holidays to Sydney during Christmas Season and I will recommend your studio to them.
Ute Nauditt, Japan
Yesterday I was so excited, the pictures have finally arrived and I felt like a child, opening an Xmas present. It was more than a present. They really are good, especially the big ones. Yo u did a fantastic job. Thanks so much. Now I have to get the perfect frame order to hang them up decently. What is the name of the framing, the way you did it in the window. For the big one, I don't a frame, because the quality is excellent, I prefer let it be glued on a surface. And then there must be a spot there for all of them…
Have a great time and kindest regards,
Susanna Kley Zurich, Switzerland
Ps: I am planning to make a CD with my panpipe songs. Then I will use one the pictures as a cover. For sure it will sell better with a sexy picture.
I just thought I would write and let you know that I received my photos just before Christmas and they look great! They survived the journey to Canada perfectly intact (although the packages was mangled — so Kudos to whoever those your packaging!)
The lighting looks great and the sharpness of the black and white prints are impressive.
I will let you know if I need any more copies and when I am going back to Sydney again.
Thank you for all the hard work and making a challenging subject like me look good! Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Kevin Thompson, Ontario Canada
