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Danish children’s leather shoes byKier {campaign by Monika Elena}

The Danish designer Lone Kier with her shoe brand byKier has stayed true to her original idea, since 2005 they’ve made fashionable and affordable footwear for children, with no compromise on either the environment or the quality. The Spring Summer 2012, in shops now, is a delightful collection of shoes for babies, boys and girls all the way up to size 38.

© ByKier SS12, ClipArt via Polyvore by Little Scandinavian

The photographer Monika Elena has shot the Autumn Winter 2012 campaign photos for byKier, a small sneak peek seen below. As usual Monika is flirting with sunlight but also more recently using bold colours and a mix of texture in her photos.


© ByKier AW12, Photo by Monika Elena

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Last chance to capture sun filled happy moments, by Monika Elena

So, it appears one of the leading photographers within children’s fashion today will be leaving beautiful Denmark and head back to the US in early July. Monika Elena is well known for bringing kids fashion photos into a new era with her signature style sun filled Polaroids capturing happy moments.

Monika Elena introduced herself to us by email back in October 2010; “Hello there! I have been following your beautiful blog for a few months, I am a kids fashion photographer who recently located from the states to Copenhagen and your site has really given me an insight to Nordic style for kids!” Well we were very happy to hear from her and also to meet up with this genuine and lovely photographer in Copenhagen during Fashion Week at CPH Kids where she’s been a regular contributor.

Grab your chance before this talented photographer leaves the continent and book your photo shoot for both fashion and kids & family photos now. Monika Elena is located in Denmark until July 2012 but will be in France for the entire month of May. Monika Elena, you will be sorely missed in Europe! We hope to stay in touch! monikaelenaphoto.com


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Unique clothes by Strawberryflavor from Denmark

Strawberryflavor is unique, colourful almost dreamy handmade clothes for children by the Danish designer Celine Elsebeth Vallø Hallas. Although this is a New Brand alert Strawberryflavor is by all means no newcomer to the fashion scene as they have already been available in Scandinavia since 2010. Now also proving to be very popular in Japan…



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Shine on -The Sunshine Award!



Photos by Monika Elena, source: Molly’s Blog
Have you heard about the Sunshine Award? When receiving the award you are kindly asked to answer some sunshine questions then pass the award on to 5 blogs who deserves some ray of sunshine too.

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The leading photographers within children’s fashion

Anders Hald – andershald.com
Anders has been a freelance photographer for more than 15 years which of the last 7 has been focused on children and fashion shoots. He’s based in Denmark and works with clients like From Magazine, CPH Kids, Junior Magazine and Babiekins Magazine. He’s shot campaigns for brands like Petit by Sofie Schnoor, PomPom Sko, Start Rite and Ida T.
He’s clearly talented both with photography and working with children with many photography prizes and awards for his work. He was also recently included in Lürzer’s Archive ’200 best Ad Photographers World Wide 2010/11′.

For more about Anders and his work, the article Anders Hald shoots children in Create Review is simply a ‘must read’.

Monika Elena – monikaelenaphoto.com
Monika received her BA in San Fransisco in 2003 and have since then founded Monika Elena Photography, specializing in children’s fashion with use of vintage cameras, Polaroid and natural light.
She’s based in Denmark and the US and works with clients like CPH Kids, Lille Figaro, MILK Magazine, Babiekins Magazine, Naif Magazine and Papier Mache Magazine. She’s shot campaigns for brands like MorMor.nu, Nixie Clothing and Mina.

Monika’s work has been recognized by leading design blogs Design Mom, Decor8, Design Sponge and Babyccinokids.

Jens E. Haugen – jenshaugen.com
Originally trying his luck within the music industry in London Jens ended up being one of the leading photographers of Norway instead. His strength lies in capturing moments then editing the photo into almost a imaginative and surreal setting. He’s been awarded as the ‘Photographer of the year’ in both 2010 and 2011 in Norway by the Norwegian Photography Society.
Based in rural Norway, in a town called Hamar and works with clients like Jumina, Norrøna and VW.

Want to know a bit more about this raw young talent? Read this feature of ‘top photographers in Olympus.

Here’s a brief sample of these talented photographers recent work. Enjoy!

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A taste of summer, Mina’s shoes

In the middle of icing of gingerbread men and Christmas gift wrapping… a small breath of fresh air, with a taste of summer.
Because we think that 2012 will bring spring and blossom, hope and joy -and pretty girls ballerinas by Mina.

© Photo: Monika Elena for Mina

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Monika Elena -brings kids fashion photos into a new era.

Originally from the states, now based in Denmark, the talented photographer Monika Elena brings fashion photography into a new era. With her glowing photos she appeals to our senses and happy memories; the feeling of warm sand between our toes on a summer day, the smell of grass after rain and the very first best friends most heartwarming smile.
5 years ago she started experimenting with vintage cameras and polaroid film. Combined with a great interest and understanding of children in addition to excellent understanding of composition and light makes her pictures stand out and offer way beyond more ordinary fashion photos.
Why are we so excited and why we do we think Monika Elena’s take on kids fashion photography is so great? Because children’s fashion isn’t supposed to be “dressed up”, flat and dull. We think children’s fashion should be all about living and having fun, being comfortable whilst creating new memorable moments! Monika Elena -we heart you!


© MorMor.dk by photographer Monika Elena.

We recommend checking out the portfolio on the brand new website monikaelenaphoto.com

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