Portraits By Nedelka

By Panamanian-American Artist, Photographer and Designer, Nedelka Martinsen Pitti. Utah, USA, Panama, and the world. E-mail: contactme@portraitsbynedelka.net "Services by appointment only" I do not publish all of my work in the Internet, specially engagements, Bridals, Weddings, and specially my album designs, so contact me if you are interested in my work, and I will show you my complete portfolio.

BOQUETE: MY INSPIRATION AS AN ARTIST

BOQUETE IS THE LAND MY FRENCH AND ITALIAN ANSESTORS SETTLED IN, IN THE LATE 1800'S, AND EARLY 1900'S, IN PANAMA, DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PANAMA CANAL.
WHEN MY ANCESTORS CAME TO BOQUETE, IT WAS STILL A VIRGIN RAIN FOREST PARADISE, AND I AM SURE THAT WAS ONE OF THE REASONS THEY SETTLED IN THE AREA.
BOQUETE IS ALSO THE BEAUTIFUL LAND THAT INSPIRED ME TO BE AN ARTIST AT A VERY EARLY AGE, DUE TO ITS BEAUTY, TRANQUILITY, AND AMAZING CLIMATE.

SURROUNDED BY THE GREENERY OF THE LUSH FOREST, NESTLED IN A CANYON VALLEY , BELOW THE OUTSKIRTS OF A MAJESTIC VOLCANO, THIS IS THE LAND OF MANY OF THE MOST EXOTIC ORCHIDS AND ANIMAL CREATURES OF THE WORLD!
WHO WON'T BE INSPIRED BY SUCH BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS? IN YOUR NEXT TRIP TO PANAMA, DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY TO GET INSPIRED. VISIT BOQUETE TO FIND OUT WHY...Clik the links below to find paradise!!

http://www.http://www.valleescondido.biz/ and http://www.escapetoboquete.com/


Re-construction of my boutique!!

Within a few weeks my Online boutique will be up and running again. For 2011 I will have a great new site and more and more options. If you are in need of some great finds and designs, just write me a note or call me. I am also working on my Spring and Summer design line, cute things coming up soon, so stay tuned!!!!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Great 2011!!!





I want to thank to all of those kind people out there, that I met this year, for their smiles, and for their genuine caring, optimism, and honesty, and I want to tell my old friends, and family, how much I love them, how much I appreciate their prayers and nice thoughts for me, always, not just in the celebrations.
I also want to thank my customers for their business, and specially, I want to thank God for allowing me to pursue my dreams and continue to work hard at building a solid reputation, to offer my best services, to continue learning, and mostly, for having integrity, and for allowed me to associate with people who share my values, are honest, and do not take advantage of others.
Thank you for the opportunities that you give me, to learn from my mistakes, and to grow, and to learn more.
(This goes for the way I conduct myself, in business, and in my personal life)
I will continue to follow my heart, in every decision I made, not because it is popular among a group of people, but because, I know it is right.
I won't do things, just because others are doing them. I won't hang out with certain people, just to be popular or liked by those people. I will hang out with people with higher values, from whom I will learn amazing concepts, who will respect me, as I respect them, and people who will allow me to rise up.
I am hoping for great and wonderful things for 2011, and may God bless your life with great things as well.




A beautiful African. She has this amazing brown color skin, an even skin tone.

 Faith is so beautiful and elegant, and easy to work with. I simply love this kind of models that follow direction, advise and are so easy to work with, and the best part of the whole thing, we always end up having so much fun in the photo shoots!!
I also designed the white gown just for her!! (I had to do some adjustments to my design, but nobody else could have worn that dress the way Faith did, she looked so gorgeous in it!!)







Michelle loves me, I love Michelle . ( Check out our collaboration with model Victoria below:)

     

"My photo shoots with Nedelka were very enjoyable, I felt very comfortable shooting with her, and every idea she had from location, wardrobe, hair and make up, was very creative and the images turned out great. She listened to any idea that I had too, she was very easy to work with, and I would refer her to anyone. She got the images to me shortly after the photo shoot, and I love the results.
Thanks Nedelka,
You were great to work with I could really relate to your style and I felt very comfortable working with you. I got tons of photos I could choose from and It was very hard to pick because I loved them all. My portfolio has grown so much with only two photo shoots with you, everything we did I did not have in my book already, and It has helped me out greatly to have those looks in my book. I could tell your passion for your work is true and you really do wonders for new models just starting out in this profession because of your professionalize and your willing to understand and give all your effort and time into each shoot. You are able too teach along with being a great friend.
Thanks for everything."
Michelle Perry
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I met Michelle about 2 years ago, and I could see that she definitely needed better photographs for her modeling portfolio. After just the first photo shoot with me, many doors opened for Michelle and many opportunities came her way, and I am very happy for her.
She was my muse, and I went all out to design a few pieces of jewelry and clothing for her.  I found gorgeous locations and makeup, and I created different looks and styles for her. We even got stuck in the mud in one of the photo shoots, and she was so calm, posing near gigantic spiders, ( Isn't she the perfect model?) I have worked with so many models, and yet, Michelle remains one of my favorite ones. (I am sure you can tell since I have many of her photos all over :)

From the very beginning I knew the potential she had, and she is so smart, that she is creating a very diversified professional portfolio. After our interaction, she decided to go to beauty school in California, and she is working as a professional makeup artist and hair stylist now.
I wish Michelle the best in life, professionally and personally. She is so gorgeous, yet, uncomplicated, and easy to work with, besides she is so young, and she has so much to contribute.
Check out our recent collaboration below. Despite the mosquitoes, the heat, and the little time we had, the pictures turned out great.