LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Love Thy Self.

I love photos, and rightly so. You wouldn’t be reading and perusing our work if we, me and my team, weren’t obsessed with what we do. That obsession, passion, is pervasive everywhere. So much that it often comes out in the first snap of a new session or random moment with you, me, a camera, and decent light. And from there it only gets better. The look of surprise when that first image lands is Russell Stover sugary gold for us. 

So in the spirit of Valentines and still reeling off a New Year, we thought we’d promote, you guessed it, Love, specifically Loving Thy Self. Part of what we at KARJAKA promote and capture is a balance of inner and outer beauty. As with most things in life, balance is essential. For the writers of our February edition, they dig into both side of that timeless quest for 50/50. So sit back, grab a cup, find something sweet and enjoy.

Aleksandr Karjaka
Aleksandr Karjakahttp://karjaka.com
Aleksandr Karjaka came to New York for the music, but stayed for the visuals. As a classically trained musician, he’s had the honor of performing with some of the greatest musicians, and artistic houses, in the world. Often quoted as "Listening through his eyes." he's photographed the lives and stories of thousands of artists of all fields over the years. Here are their KARJAKA portraits.

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