Studio Sessions

As part of a photography course led by renowned Georgian photographer Natela Grigalashvili, I had the opportunity to participate in a series of studio sessions exploring how to capture subjects beyond their immediate appearance. A recurring question throughout the course was how to photograph what lies beyond the surface. How can a photograph of a hand suggest a person, or a flower convey a mood? How can something ordinary become expressive through the way it is observed and photographed? Working in the studio gave me the opportunity to slow down and become more deliberate in my approach. With fewer distractions, I began paying closer attention to small details—gestures, textures, expressions, shadows, and the way light transforms a subject. Rather than simply documenting what was in front of me, I became more interested in finding a feeling or idea within it. Through these sessions, I gradually became more confident in making those choices. I learned to trust my instincts, experiment more freely, and, most importantly, recognize what I wanted to capture before pressing the shutter.