i would describe my approach to portraiture as a mixture of documentary realism, fashion and the vibrant intensity of dark neon settings. i love to capture atmosphere of the place and time where the person is at. my photography heart belongs to portraits.

A person sitting on a seat at the back of a train, dressed in a black face mask, black hoodie, orange patterned puffer jacket, black pants, beige sneakers, and white socks with red accents, surrounded by empty green train seats.
A man wearing sunglasses, a beanie, a cream hoodie, patterned scarf, blue jeans, and white sneakers walking down stairs in an urban setting with graffiti, illuminated by fluorescent lights.
A woman with long braided hair wearing black clothing and a shiny black jacket in a tunnel.
A person with long braided hair wearing a shiny black jacket and dark clothing standing outdoors in front of a red metal tower, with trees and blue sky in the background.
A woman wearing a black hat, green velvet jacket, and shiny black boots, sitting on steps with her head resting on her arm, in front of a green wall.
A silhouette of a person with short hair, wearing earrings and layered necklaces, standing in a dark space with a bright light coming from above, creating a dramatic shadow effect.
Blurry photo of a woman with long braids posing against a white background.
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A person ice skating on a reflective ice surface, captured in black and white, with their shadow visible below.
A young woman standing outdoors at night under a neon-lit sign with a black hat, black jacket, and black boots.
Black and white photo of three women in profile, wearing sunglasses, with the central woman having long hair and an intricate outfit, all in dark lighting.
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
A man wearing sunglasses, a beige hoodie, beige jacket, and jeans walking out of a subway exit carrying a newspaper over his shoulder. A woman is in the background inside the tunnel.
Young man in a leather jacket sitting in a dimly lit environment, holding playing cards in his left hand, with red light illuminating his face and surroundings.
A man standing outdoors in a grassy field, wearing a black leather jacket with a fur collar, dark pants, and holding a cigarette, with a barn and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
A man with blond hair wearing a leather jacket and grey sweater, standing inside a wooden barn and looking down thoughtfully.
A woman with long hair looking out a car window at sunset or sunrise, with a sunset or sunrise glow on her face and the blurred view outside the window.
A blurred photo of a woman with light-colored hair, making a playful gesture with her hand near her face against a plain gray background.
A person with a Red Bull hoodie and Nike sneakers standing outside a classic silver BMW parked on a street at night under a dark overhang.
A young woman with red hair in a casual outfit stands at a door with a window showing a dark blue sky and silhouette of trees outside. She has a serious expression and is looking directly at the camera.
A woman holding a basket of yellow flowers standing in a green field under a clear blue sky.
Black and white photo of a person with short hair in sunglasses, wearing a sleeveless top and jewelry, standing with arms outstretched against a dark background.
A woman dressed in a black gown with an open back, vintage hairstyle, and gold jewelry, standing outdoors against a backdrop of a white fence decorated with black, white, and blue fabric, with a building and flags in the background.
A woman with braided hair and dark makeup standing in a dark room, holding onto a black object above her head, with colorful graffiti on the wall to her right.
A woman with long hair wearing a dark jacket and boots walking in a parking lot at night, illuminated by red lights from a distant industrial chimney in the background.
A woman in a glamorous, glittering dress holding a black clutch, standing in a dimly lit venue with a neon sign and stage lighting in the background.
Profile of an older male military officer with gray hair wearing a brown uniform and a peaked cap, standing in profile against a plain, light-colored background.
A young man sitting on the wet ground in a dimly lit underground parking garage next to a black car with a European license plate that reads '406 TEO'. The man appears to be adjusting something on his watch or wrist and is wearing a black leather jacket and dark pants.
A young man sitting in a dark parking garage next to a car, holding a card, with serious expression and dim lighting.
A black and white portrait of a woman with long hair, wearing a spiked necklace and a mask with metallic discs and curved elements covering her face.
A woman with curly dark hair styled in multiple braids, holding a braid with her hand, and looking softly at the camera.
A man stands next to a vintage motor scooter on green grass near a lake, with a rustic wooden house in the background under a cloudy sky.
Aesthetics I Karl Anders Vaikla
Black and white photo of a person walking outdoors with the sun shining brightly behind them, creating a silhouette and a hazy effect.
A person wearing a black Red Bull jacket and a cap, standing on a bridge at night, facing a parked vintage car with its headlights on, surrounded by dark trees.
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
An abstract photo of a woman with long blonde hair, blurred and distorted, against a gray background.
Black and white photo of a woman in a long dress walking on rocks by the ocean, with blurred movement and wind-blown hair.
Two women standing outside an A-frame wooden cabin at night, with lit windows and dark blue sky overhead.
A woman in a white dress standing in a grassy field with trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
A person with short hair wearing sunglasses and a dark textured jacket stands in a dark space, illuminated by blue light.
A woman standing with her hands behind her head in a dark setting, illuminated by soft lighting highlighting her silhouette.
Figure skater performing a move on an ice rink at night under bright overhead lights.
A woman with blonde hair illuminated by red light, sitting in a dark car at night.
A young woman with blonde hair and sunglasses on her head relaxing against a dark wall, illuminated by sunlight through a nearby window, wearing a yellow graphic t-shirt, black blazer, and jeans.
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla
Portraits I Karl Anders Vaikla