Hi, my name is Milan Stryja and I am the proud creator of the pictures in this gallery. I was born in Czech Republic in 1979 but now live on the outskirts of London – my second home. My love affair with photography started some 10 years ago, in 1999, when I had my first view of the world through a friend’s SLR lens during my graphic design studies. Since then I knew that photography would become and remain an integral part of my life.

The signature of my work is strong, clean contemporary composition, whether portrait, landscape or detailed macro – a purist approach. For me the camera is a tool to enable the realisation of my creative ideas. Historically I have used the Pentax range of cameras and prime lenses. My kit includes Pentax K10D and K100D as backup, 1:2.8/28, 1:2.8/40, 1:1.4/50, 1:3.5/135 prime lenses, 1:2.8/ 16-50 and 1:2.8/ 50-135 zoom lenses. Other ancillary equipment includes Bowens Esprit Gemini 500/500 flashes (including travel pack), Metz hammerhead flashgun (45 BCL), Sekonic L-358 flash meter and Manfroto tripod. To ensure the finished work communicates the purity of my style, I retouch pictures on calibrated NEC Multisync 20WGX2 Pro monitor.

If you like what you see in my portfolio, I would be delighted to discuss your photography requirements. I am still available to do free TFCD photo shoots with experienced female models.

I would like to thank my wife Tereza for her support and encouragement during the development of photography career.

Independent reviews and testimonies:
http://www.wannabestar.co.uk/photo-Milan-Stryja-1.php
http://www.wannabestar.co.uk/photo-Milan-Stryja-2.php

Thank you for your visit to my gallery. Come back soon, new pictures are appearing every week!

© Milan Stryja 2006 - 2008