Anna Ilieva-Alikaj

Minimal look with illuminated shapes. This work was focused on simplifying and removing the excess to find and represent the essence.

Looking for a rustic, yet simple presentation of these tomato-based Barilla products. The abundance of the harvest bathed in "sunlight" contributed to this genuine and fresh look. Technically I used several studio lights and some reflectors. The use of complementary colors make the product stand out.

I chose to use the dispersion effect using Photoshop, to give a sense of movement to a static product image. Analog colors, two studio lights and merged images in post production, for creating this look.

Studio shot and flat lay view for this image, in order to give more accent to the long shadows so typical for the "happy" hour aperitif. Again, using of analog colors with little contrast by the complementary yellow lemon.

Started with the idea of representing this bottle of olive oil closest to its natural environment, but had no possibility to take this image outdoor with real olive trees...so, I just recreated the scene in the studio, using artificial lights, natural stone and a beautifull handmade piece of vintage cloth.

The story of the Phoenix has inspired many people (including me ;) to believe in themselves and to find strength within themselves especially when going through a difficult period in their lives. So when I saw the beautiful label of this beer, which by the way has excellent taste, I already knew how I would like to take this shot. The rest of the story is absolutely technical - real ash, one light source and a reflector. Two images combined in one.

A cup of excellent organic tea created in the botanical garden. I was looking for a fresh and blossom mood for this representation.

Hopeless, romantic happy hour. The long shadows recall the evening and the cherries, together with the pink background, speak only of love.

The fruit on the branch. Working with glass again, conceptual minimal style and natural colors. The idea of showing the fruits that come from an olive branch regrown from a previously cut tree.

Well, every pocket has its own secret. And sometimes the secret goes up :))) Now seriously and technically: simple minimal flat lay, made with the use of artificial light and complementary colors to create the desired effect.