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Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Russian photographer Margarita Kareva is both the subject and author of a fairy tale. Just three short years into her photography career, and she has already carved out a niche ? as well as an ever-expanding fan base ? in the world of fantasy photography.

Specializing in images that beautifully transform her female subjects into princesses and witches alike, there is a definitive fairytale feel in each portrait. Some are based on specific, well-known stories, but all are inspired by her love of fantasy books.

Combining real props and costumes with digital manipulations and other surreal elements, Margarita Kareva captures the wonder and imagination children feel growing up with magical characters and locations, bewitching us with her technical and creative capacities.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Everyone recognizes the classic beauty of Snow White, one of the most adored fairytale princesses of all time.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Snow White captured again with the iconic mirror belonging to her evil stepmother.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Snow White?s sworn nemesis.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

The evil witch in deep thought, presumably planning how next to terrorize Snow White.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

This princess sits among her wolves on the edge of the forest.
Stretching after a nap in the mystic garden.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

This s beauty seems more suited for the summer months.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

The witch and her companions conjuring up their next horrible deed.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

The white witch?s servants cling to the wall behind her, in their dark lair.


Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

She looks like she would be equally right at home in a story of vampires or a tale of steampunk ilk.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Victorian beauty and grace.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

This modern, if not futuristic princess brings strength and the skill of the fight to her story.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Princess or maybe witch? Whatever the case, the doll heads add an element of the macabre.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

It?s not just the wolves who follow her, she communes with the owls as well.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Many a fantasy story have featured a stag within its telling. This one is right at home.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

From her homeland, Margarita captures a stunning image of a Russian fairytale princess.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Serenity and beauty seem to be the focus of this river sprite.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Another princess at home amongst the roses, this time however, in the proper climate.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies


The lady of the lake or sweet little Gretel? Either could be the inspiration for this stunning photo.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

It never fails to add a little romance when a princess dances in the rain.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

The Russo-Finnish Princess Nastinka from the tale of Jack Frost, sipping her morning tea.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies


This evil ice queen may have a heart just waiting to be melted. Her beauty belies the coldness within.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

The Swan Princess has a stare that can freeze any heart.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Japanese princess in a magical garden.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies

Stark against the dark backdrop, a princess?s beauty always shines through.

Enchanting Photographic Fantasies


If there is still warmth hidden in her heart, it is deeply buried. For now it looks like world domination is the order of the day.

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