About The Author

Larissa Olenicoff

Larissa Olenicoff is a freelance writer and photographer busy at work exploring as much of the European continent as possible. She is currently based in southern Sweden where she is also pursuing a Master of Arts in European Studies. You can follow her adventures and iPhoneography at The Blonde Gypsy or on Instagram @theblondegypsy.

Posts by: Larissa Olenicoff
Russian, Moldovan, and Ukrainian are the three official languages of Transnistria, but Russian is most commonly spoken and is the language of government. Above is a huge celebratory billboard that reads: "20 years -- Pridnestrovskaia Moldavskaia Respublika Police."

A first-timer’s guide to Transnistria in photos

On February 8, 2012 By

Soviet and a bit kitschy, yes.

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Color Effects is a straightforward application for removing or adding color to your photos. Choose between original color, recolor, or gray to draw or detract attention from a certain area of your photo as is demonstrated on the Underground sign above. (free)

10 awesome apps for iPhoneography

On January 21, 2012 By

Larissa Olenicoff demonstrates how different iPhone apps can alter your photos.

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What gear do I need to start: iPhoneography

On January 10, 2012 By

No heavy equipment required, nor expensive editing software.

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Hagia Sophia

Istanbul through an iPhone lens

On January 3, 2012 By

iPhoneography in Turkey’s biggest city.

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