Welcome!
My name is Lola, I was born in Minsk, I have been living in Shanghai since the beginning of this century.
My love for photography started in childhood when I was shooting on film cameras. Since then, I have come a long way from digital “soap boxes” to a professional Canon EOS 5D Mark IV camera, and now I even use iPhone and Midjourney neural network to create unique photos.
My professional life started in 2003 in Shanghai. I have several years of living and shooting on Hainan Island under my belt. This tropical island hardened me with its challenging conditions: inconsistent weather, exhausting heat. Besides, there I gained invaluable experience in finding the best angles and posing people of any build and age. Another bonus of the experience of photo shoots on the island is the habit of working fast. The clients there were, of course, mostly tourists who needed to be given the photos before they got home. In those years the internet and the possibility of uploading huge amounts to the cloud were not yet so developed. So to this day I still give photos very quickly in the usual way, surprising many people :)
Since 2015 I have been living in Shanghai again. The daily changing metropolis keeps me energized and I am happy to rediscover it every year. I will share this knowledge with you by selecting the most suitable locations for shoots. In addition to on-camera photo shoots, I also take you on photo walks with your phone to capture reels, stories and photos that you can use on your social media accounts the same day. I will design the best itinerary for you around the city, according to your interests, images and style.
What else I can offer you:
Photo walks around the city: One of the most popular and sought after types of photography in Shanghai. Often just one hour is enough to get over 100 memorable quality beautiful photos at the end.
Event Reporting: With extensive experience in artistic photography, my event reporting is not just about capturing the event, but also about taking beautiful photos.
In-home photo shoots: If you live in Shanghai, I will come to you and create cozy, personalized photos.
Studio shoots: If you don’t need me, I will rent you a professional photo studio, with any equipment to meet your most incredible needs and the ability to realize the most daring lighting solutions.
Hotel photo shoots: The perfect alternative to an interior studio or home shoot.
Traveling shoots: Ready to travel with you to other cities and countries to create your unique photos.
AND ALSO SHOOTING ON IPHONE AND CREATING CONTENT WITH AI
I am always ready for open and friendly communication. As soon as you decide on a shoot date and make a deposit, I will be in touch to help you prepare for the photo shoot. Paying attention to each client, I offer a personalized approach to each photo shoot. You can rely on me for everything and feel free to ask any questions that arise in the process of preparation. Together we can determine the location of the shoot and choose the best image for you. I am also ready to help in renting a studio if necessary, or to arrange a makeup artist.
LOLA PI is a brand! (From 2003 to 2023 known as PHOTO BY LOLA)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
How long does a photo shoot last
From 1 to 5 hours
Is it possible to share a photo shoot with friends?
Yes. For a company of up to 5 people, the shooting cost remains the same. More than 5 + 300¥ each person.
Do I need a deposit and can I do without it?
It is desirable to make a deposit for booking the shooting 1-2 weeks before it — 500¥ on AliPay
May be without it, but the booking of the photo session is not guaranteed.
What are the possible additional costs?
Payment for travel in Shanghai, if it is more than 20 km. Or travel to another city (country)
Payment for accommodation and meals (if you order shooting in another city)
Waiting time (if you are late for shooting for any reason) — 200¥ per hour.
Evening photo shoot — plus 300¥
Photostudio rental — from 1100¥
Makeup artist services — from 600¥
How to get a photo shoot cheaper?
- Buy a gift certificate. In this case, the photo shoot is paid in full with a 5% to 10% discount
- You can ask for a 5% discount if you provide social media links
- If you shoot reportage from 3 hours, 20% discount
- For regular clients. For every third shooting — 10% discount
- iPhone shooting — 700¥ per hour, 3 hours — 1800¥
- Purchase an annual pass for 8 shooting hours or more.
Each hour in this case — 1000¥. Separately each time paid travel photographer to the place of shooting.
What technique is used in the job?
- Canon L IS series lenses: 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.2, 16-35mm f/2.8, FishEye 15mm f/2.8Canon 600EX flash unit
- Godox video light
- iPhone 12Pro
- iMac 27''
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Are the photos stored with the photographer?
- Yes, photos are stored on hard disks for at least a year (archive request in case of lost or damaged photos — 100¥).
This service does not apply to those shoots for which exclusive rights are claimed (without the right to publish in my portfolio and social networks).
In the cloud storage photos are stored for one month. Each additional month — 50¥
How do you gift a photo shoot to a friend?
You can order a gift certificate for a friend. In digital or printed form.
If you order a digital certificate, a 10% discount is offered. If printed — 5%.
Payment is immediate. The certificate is valid for six months.
Ban on publication
Any picture or video — is a creative product with LOLA PI copyright. Lola has the right to publish any material created by she in his portfolio.
Is it possible to ban on publication? Yes. The cost of exclusive rights to an image or video is 50% of the order value.
Feedback
The photos are gorgeous! You can print them in books about ballet and choreography :) Thank you for your hard work, for your talent!!! You are a super photographer! Love you as a creator and as a person! Open, sincere, talented, cheerful!
Wow wow wow! Sooooo nice! You are amazing in choosing the right places and positioning us in a beautiful way!
Thank you so much!
Lola! I just don’t have words for what a beauty this is! I don’t know how to tell you! I am so emotional! How beautifully everything turned out, how everything is made up, how thoroughbred! How you fit, how you see it all! There are no words! I tell you, quality people always do quality things! You’re just such an artist! I like it a lot!
Oh, my God, I’m so beautiful! :) My self-esteem is up! No sign of sleep deprivation. Everyone’s beautiful. Very nice photos. Now I want to make an album. You’re so good! And I’m so good that I decided to do it with you! Thank you!
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