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Subject and Composition
The photo features a woman posing in a vibrant red evening gown. The dress is floor-length with a mermaid-style silhouette and features a deep V-neckline. The most intricate detail is the heavily embellished collar and cold-shoulder sleeves, which are adorned with red and silver beadwork or crystals.

The subject is positioned centrally, looking off-camera to her right. One hand is placed on her hip while the other rests near her hair, creating a dynamic, statuesque pose that emphasizes the lines of the dress.

Setting and Background
The background is a dramatic checkered floor made of large marble tiles. The tiles alternate between white and a highly figured black-and-white marble, creating a strong sense of perspective and depth that draws the eye toward the subject. The lighting appears soft and even, highlighting the texture of the marble and the sheen of the gown without creating harsh shadows.

Technical Details
Color Palette: Dominated by the primary red of the dress against a monochromatic grayscale background. This high contrast makes the subject "pop" significantly from the environment.

Branding: There is a gold-textured watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "Butrovich Photography."

Atmosphere: The combination of the formal attire and the grand marble flooring suggests a luxurious or classical setting, such as a ballroom, museum, or historic estate.

Subject and Composition The photo features a woman posing in a vibrant red evening gown. The dress is floor-length with a mermaid-style silhouette and features a deep V-neckline. The most intricate detail is the heavily embellished collar and cold-shoulder sleeves, which are adorned with red and silver beadwork or crystals. The subject is positioned centrally, looking off-camera to her right. One hand is placed on her hip while the other rests near her hair, creating a dynamic, statuesque pose that emphasizes the lines of the dress. Setting and Background The background is a dramatic checkered floor made of large marble tiles. The tiles alternate between white and a highly figured black-and-white marble, creating a strong sense of perspective and depth that draws the eye toward the subject. The lighting appears soft and even, highlighting the texture of the marble and the sheen of the gown without creating harsh shadows. Technical Details Color Palette: Dominated by the primary red of the dress against a monochromatic grayscale background. This high contrast makes the subject "pop" significantly from the environment. Branding: There is a gold-textured watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "Butrovich Photography." Atmosphere: The combination of the formal attire and the grand marble flooring suggests a luxurious or classical setting, such as a ballroom, museum, or historic estate.

Think before moving against the Red Queen. She will only break your heart ♟️♥️

#charleston #charlestonphotographer #charlestondaily #chess #checkmate #chessmaster #ladyinred #checkerboard #OutdoorFashion #portrait #FashionPhotography #EditorialShoot #ExploreCharleston #butromodel #portrait

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The Light Painting
​Subject: A ribbon-like trail of light displays the colors and symbols of the national flag of Wales (Y Ddraig Goch).

​Details: The trail features a bold red dragon set against a white upper band and a luminous green lower band.

​Motion: The light creates a fluid, "S" shaped curve that appears to float above the sand, ending in a looped swirl on the right side.

​The Environment
​Celestial Backdrop: The upper half of the photo reveals a dense field of stars and the faint, hazy glow of the Milky Way galaxy.

​The Beach: The foreground shows the sandy surface of Folly Beach, illuminated by the glow of the light painting tool. Low-hanging clouds or sea mist sit near the horizon line.

​Atmosphere: The contrast between the high-tech light trail and the ancient starlight creates a surreal, ethereal aesthetic.

​Technique
​Long Exposure: This was likely achieved using a specialized LED light bar (like a Pixelstick) moved across the frame while the camera's shutter remained open for several seconds.

The Light Painting ​Subject: A ribbon-like trail of light displays the colors and symbols of the national flag of Wales (Y Ddraig Goch). ​Details: The trail features a bold red dragon set against a white upper band and a luminous green lower band. ​Motion: The light creates a fluid, "S" shaped curve that appears to float above the sand, ending in a looped swirl on the right side. ​The Environment ​Celestial Backdrop: The upper half of the photo reveals a dense field of stars and the faint, hazy glow of the Milky Way galaxy. ​The Beach: The foreground shows the sandy surface of Folly Beach, illuminated by the glow of the light painting tool. Low-hanging clouds or sea mist sit near the horizon line. ​Atmosphere: The contrast between the high-tech light trail and the ancient starlight creates a surreal, ethereal aesthetic. ​Technique ​Long Exposure: This was likely achieved using a specialized LED light bar (like a Pixelstick) moved across the frame while the camera's shutter remained open for several seconds.

Happy St David's Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Some lightpainting under the stars. I wish I had a model for this.

#charlestonsc #wales #Cymru #charlestonphotographer #follybeach
#longexposure #lightpainting
#lightpaintingphotography #Butrostars #milkyway #longexposure #stars

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Sunrise at Folly Beach, South Carolina
Day 30/180

#Lowcountry #Charleston #Photography #EastCoast #Charlestonphotographer #Blueskyphotos #Summer #Sunrise #GoldenHour

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This image appears to be a beautifully edited photo-turned-watercolor-painting of a charming street scene, likely from Charleston, South Carolina, judging by the colorful pastel buildings and the iconic architectural details.

Description:

The main building in the foreground is painted a soft mint green, with two classic gas-style lanterns mounted above the entrance, which is flanked by tall windows.

There's a lush, topiary-style plant in a window box near the front, spilling over with bright green leaves and pink flowers.

The sidewalk is clean and sunlit, drawing your eye down the length of the row of houses, which are painted in soft pastel shades like lavender and peach.

The lighting is bright and warm, suggesting a calm, sunny morning or afternoon.

The textured overlay and artistic treatment give it the look of a fine watercolor painting, rather than a straight photograph.

At the bottom right corner, there is the elegant signature: “M. Butrovich Photography”, marking the artist.


Mood:

The overall feeling is serene, sunny, and nostalgic — evoking the beauty of historic Southern architecture, peaceful strolls, and the artistic charm of a well-loved neighborhood.

This image appears to be a beautifully edited photo-turned-watercolor-painting of a charming street scene, likely from Charleston, South Carolina, judging by the colorful pastel buildings and the iconic architectural details. Description: The main building in the foreground is painted a soft mint green, with two classic gas-style lanterns mounted above the entrance, which is flanked by tall windows. There's a lush, topiary-style plant in a window box near the front, spilling over with bright green leaves and pink flowers. The sidewalk is clean and sunlit, drawing your eye down the length of the row of houses, which are painted in soft pastel shades like lavender and peach. The lighting is bright and warm, suggesting a calm, sunny morning or afternoon. The textured overlay and artistic treatment give it the look of a fine watercolor painting, rather than a straight photograph. At the bottom right corner, there is the elegant signature: “M. Butrovich Photography”, marking the artist. Mood: The overall feeling is serene, sunny, and nostalgic — evoking the beauty of historic Southern architecture, peaceful strolls, and the artistic charm of a well-loved neighborhood.

"Rainbow Row: Southern Eye Candy"

Charleston, SC 📍

#RainbowRow #CharlestonSC
#CharlestonCharm #HistoricCharleston #CharlestonVibes
#ExploreCharleston #SouthernLiving
#LowcountryLife #painting #ColorfulCharleston #watercolor
#CharlestonPhotographer #nikon

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I love the way she fluffs up as her mate approaches with nesting material. #birds, #greatblueheron, #charlestonphotographer, #photographyteacher, #audubonswamp

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An Anhinga feeding one of her 4 chicks.
Gag! 🤣🤣 #birdphotography, #audubonswamp, #charlestonphotographer, #babybirds. #anhinga

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Had a great morning at the Audubon Swamp Garden. #birdphotography, #charlestonphotographer, #outinnature, #babyegrets

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Whistling Ducks at a nesting box at the Audubon Swamp Garden, Charleston SC. #birdphotography, #audubonswamp, #magnoliaplantation, #ducks, #charlestonphotographer

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A lovely Green Heron having a bit of a staring contest with me. He won! 🤣. #greenheron, #birdphotography, #charlestonphotographer

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This vibrant image captures a picturesque section of Rainbow Row in Charleston, South Carolina. The historic pastel-colored Georgian-style row houses are bathed in golden sunlight, with tall palm trees lining the right side of the sidewalk. The colors in the photo—lavender, mint green, baby pink—pop vividly against a clear blue sky. The shadows from the palms add dynamic contrast and texture, enhancing the dreamy, Southern charm of the scene. Everything about the setting evokes warmth, history, and coastal elegance.

This vibrant image captures a picturesque section of Rainbow Row in Charleston, South Carolina. The historic pastel-colored Georgian-style row houses are bathed in golden sunlight, with tall palm trees lining the right side of the sidewalk. The colors in the photo—lavender, mint green, baby pink—pop vividly against a clear blue sky. The shadows from the palms add dynamic contrast and texture, enhancing the dreamy, Southern charm of the scene. Everything about the setting evokes warmth, history, and coastal elegance.

"Rainbow Row: where history meets eye candy"

#RainbowRow
#CharlestonSC
#CharlestonCharm
#HistoricCharleston
#CharlestonVibes
#ExploreCharleston
#SouthernLiving
#LowcountryLife
#ColorfulCharleston
#CharlestonPhotographer
#nikon

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Great Egret in full display at The Audubon Swamp Garden. Charleston SC. #greategret, #charlestonphotographer, #naturephotography, #photographyteacher, #springincharleston, #audubonswamp

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Woman in a dress, standing on a lake at sunset with lightpainting behind her.

Woman in a dress, standing on a lake at sunset with lightpainting behind her.

I need to spend more time in a happy place. Is this really it?
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#charlestonphotographer
#charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#charleston
#lightpainting
#lowcountry
#lowcountryliving
#charlestondaily

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Pier at night with Milky Way visible in the sky

Pier at night with Milky Way visible in the sky

Milky Way over Wadmalaw Island, SC
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#charlestonphotographer #astrophotography #milkyway #longexposure #chs #charleston #charlestonsc

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East Bay St, Downtown Charleston
#charleston #charlestonphotographer #southcarolina #landscapephotography #photography #travelphotography #photographer

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Waterfront Park in Charleston
#charleston #charlestonphotographer #southcarolina #landscapephotography #photography #travelphotography #photographer

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Downtown Charleston magic.  Model in red dress posing in front of theater with lightpainting behind her
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#longexposure 
#lightpainting 
#charlestonphotographer 
#charleston 
#charleatonSC 
#chs

Downtown Charleston magic. Model in red dress posing in front of theater with lightpainting behind her . . . . . #longexposure #lightpainting #charlestonphotographer #charleston #charleatonSC #chs

Downtown Charleston magic
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#longexposure
#lightpainting
#charlestonphotographer
#charleston
#charleatonSC
#chs

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Angels are like diamonds. They can’t be made, you have to find them. Each one is unique.
~ Jaclyn Smith
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#charlestonphotographer
#charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#charleston
#lightpainting
#lowcountry
#lowcountryliving
#charlestondaily

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Woman wearing sunglasses in front of a mixture of lights

Woman wearing sunglasses in front of a mixture of lights

Future so bright, I gotta wear shades. 😎
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#charlestonphotographer
#charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#charleston
#lightpainting

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Took a walk through Riverfront Park this morning on my way to work. The fog was incredible! #riverfrontpark, #blackandwhite, #charlestonsc, #charlestonphotographer

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Woman standing in a lake at sunset with a dick of light behind her

Woman standing in a lake at sunset with a dick of light behind her

Lady of the Lake
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#charlestonphotographer
#charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#charleston
#lightpainting
#lowcountry
#lowcountryliving
#charlestondaily

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Woman standing near a puddle and illuminated by bright circle of light

Woman standing near a puddle and illuminated by bright circle of light

Her energy was blinding
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#charlestonphotographer
#charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#charleston
#lightpainting
#lowcountry
#lowcountryliving
#charlestondaily

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Woman in long red dress, at the beach, dancing under the Milky Way

Woman in long red dress, at the beach, dancing under the Milky Way

We feel the most free when we are dancing beneath the stars.

#charlestonphotographer
#charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#milkyway
#charleston
#astrophotography
#follybeach
#beach
#ladyinred
#dance

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The arch of Praço de Comércio, viewed from below.

The arch of Praço de Comércio, viewed from below.

O Praço de Comérçio. 🇵🇹
The news this week makes me wish I was back in Portugal, but that time will have to wait.

#charlestonphotographer
#portugal
#lisboa
#praçodecomércio
#lisbon

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Woman sitting in front of puddle with light painting behind her.

Woman sitting in front of puddle with light painting behind her.


#charlestonphotographer
#charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#charleston
#lightpainting
#lowcountry
#lowcountryliving
#charlestondaily

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Watercolor print depicting a view in Alfama, Portugal.

Watercolor print depicting a view in Alfama, Portugal.

Miradouro de Santa Luzia.
Re-editing old photos into watercolors, this one from Alfama, Portugal. 🇵🇹

#charlestonphotographer #charlestonsc
#portugal
#lisboa
#alfama

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Woman in red dress, standing in a lake at sunset with lightpainting behind her

Woman in red dress, standing in a lake at sunset with lightpainting behind her

Happy Wednesday!
#charlestonphotographer #charlestonsc
#chs
#longexposure
#charleston
#lightpainting
#lowcountry
#lowcountryliving
#charlestondaily

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Light painting with woman in a long dress standing on a beach at night

Light painting with woman in a long dress standing on a beach at night

Folly Beach Lightpainting

#charlestonsc
#charlestonphotographer
#follybeach
#longexposure
#lightpainting
#lightpaintingphotography
#charlestondaily
#chs

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Woman in a long dress posing in a lake at sunset, with a disk of light behind her

Woman in a long dress posing in a lake at sunset, with a disk of light behind her

Sunsets were made for photography.
#charlestonphotographer #charlestonsc #chs #longexposure #charleston #lightpainting #lowcountry #lowcountryliving

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Christmas lights in Charleston, reflected off a pond.

Christmas lights in Charleston, reflected off a pond.

The lights of Charleston are beautiful this time of year.

#charleston. 📍
#charlestonSC
#CharlestonPhotographer
#CharlestonDaily
#Christmas

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