Elan Vital isn’t just about modeling, we are about showcasing the diverse range of human activities involved in creating visual, auditory and performing artwork.  That’s why we are proud to feature Matthew Pavouris, a great photographer out of Canada who’s sharing his latest work starring Nina Tch with us.  If you’re an artist of any medium, submit some of your work to Elan Vital and join our community of talented and prolific artists.

What got me into photography was urban and rural exploration. I’ve always been interested in abandoned and desolate places, and decided to photograph them with a point-and-shoot digital camera a few years ago.

Once I started to get more serious about photography, I got my first DSLR in 2015. It was an entry level DSLR, but still way better than the digital camera I had been using. I spent a lot of time getting a feel for it; familiarizing myself with the settings and just walking around with it.

Up until recently, my main subjects were abandoned places, city life, and occasionally nature. I had my first shoot with a model in the fall of 2017; it was a street shoot in Montréal. The dynamic of having one person being the focal point was a new experience and something that I enjoyed; communication and sharing ideas are key to getting solid shots. I also found out how stringent and subtle the editing had to be for people; getting rid of small abnormalities without crossing over into the overly airbrushed look is a fine balance, and it’s a process that becomes easier with each shoot.  ~Matthew Pavouris

Photographer/editor: Matthew Pavouris
https://www.instagram.com/matthewpavouris/
https://500px.com/matthewpavouris
http://matthewpavourisphotography.tumblr.com/

Model/MUA/wardrobe: Nina Tch
https://www.instagram.com/poupee.mecanique/