My name is Roman Liufa. I was born in the Far East of Russia. Now I live in a north suburb of Chicago. I am a self-taught photographer. When I was 4 years old, my father passed away and left me his old film camera and dark-room equipment. They became my toys. Through play I learned how to photograph, develop film, print images, how to compose and use light. I believe that photographs keep photographer's intention and the energy of the place where they were taken. In my work I want to represent blessed and...more