Imants Urtāns is a professional photographer based in Rīga, Latvia with 41 years of experience, on Pro Portfolio. Browse the portfolio below and get in touch directly.
I have experience collaborating with the Latvian National Theater and the newspapers *Laiks* and *Brīvā Eiropa*, as well as participating in various photography projects; I am a winner of international competitions. I collaborate with the Istock/Getty Images photo agency.
I can take on photography assignments if they interest me and I have the time to complete them.
Portfolio
Dažādi Fine art
Aerial view of a massive crowd in traditional folk costumes holding long thin poles aloft in unison. Participants fill tiered rows in white shirts and colorful skirts, creating a patterned, festive scene under bright even light. Documentary event photography capturing a large-scale cultural performance.An aerial view captures a dense crowd of people arranged in neat rows on a green field, wearing traditional folk costumes with white blouses, embroidered vests, and colorful skirts in red, blue, and orange, creating a vibrant cultural festival scene.A high-angle portrait of a dense crowd arranged in tight rows, many wearing white traditional garments with colorful accents, creating a rhythmic pattern under bright, even light.A high-angle shot captures a large folk dance ensemble performing synchronized choreography on a stage. Dancers in traditional regional costumes with colorful skirts and embroidered vests hold hands in long rows, creating a vibrant, rhythmic pattern under even stage lighting.A large crowd of performers in red and blue robes fills a green field, captured with motion blur as they move in formation. The dynamic, long-exposure event photography conveys energy and collective movement under bright lighting.A long-exposure seascape captures smooth, layered blue waves under a soft horizon where pale orange and lavender clouds meet the sky, creating a serene and minimalist coastal scene.A calm seascape at sunset with a smooth horizon separating a warm gradient sky of yellow, orange and pink from gently rippled water. The image shows horizontal motion blur streaking the sky and the water’s reflection, giving a soft, tranquil mood in a landscape style.Abstract horizontal bands of warm orange and soft blue create a serene, minimalist landscape scene with gentle light and a calm mood.A black-and-white aerial view captures a large crowd of people in traditional clothing holding hands and moving in unison, creating a dynamic, blurred pattern of motion across the frame.
Portreti Portrait
Black-and-white studio portrait of a woman with dark lipstick and dangling earrings, looking back over her shoulder with a serious expression against a softly lit, shadowy backdrop.A low-angle black-and-white portrait shows a person with short curly hair looking upward with a surprised expression, wearing a thick knit scarf against a bright, plain background.A black-and-white portrait shows a bearded man with glasses and sunglasses on his head painting on an easel outdoors. Bright sunlight highlights his arm and the canvas as he holds a brush, creating a focused, artistic mood.Black-and-white artistic portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brim straw hat, partially obscured by an open book she holds up in front of her face. Her eyes and part of her nose are visible between the pages, with soft focus and high-contrast lighting creating an intimate, dreamy mood.A low-angle black-and-white portrait shows a bearded man in a hat and round glasses exhaling smoke from a cigar, wearing an embroidered shirt against a building wall with a window reflecting a figure.Black-and-white close-up portrait of a man with round sunglasses, a patterned bandana and a goatee holding a cigarette near his mouth. The shallow depth of field and dramatic lighting create a moody, introspective atmosphere.A person with pink makeup and ruffled pink clothing stands beside a dark deer head sculpture outlined with bright lights in a dimly lit indoor space, creating a moody portrait.A woman with light blonde hair is lit in profile by an intense blue spotlight in a dark nightlife setting, wearing a lace-trimmed dark top. Out of focus warm bokeh lights and a partial figure in a green and white striped sleeve appear in the background, creating a moody, high-contrast portrait.Two people face each other in profile under intense green lighting, their features softly blurred against a dark background with a faint blue glow between them.A dimly lit party scene shows a person with bright green face paint and glitter looking up in surprise behind a large, out-of-focus deer head sculpture with illuminated antlers. A man with glasses and red face markings holds a plastic cup while speaking to them, capturing a candid, atmospheric event portrait.A black-and-white portrait shows an older man in a white coat leaning over a baby lying in a hospital bed, using a stethoscope while medical equipment stands nearby.A black-and-white portrait of a young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a dark feathered top and beaded jewelry, resting her hand behind her head against a bright, softly blurred background with circular bokeh highlights.
