TITLE: Brothers in a field of corn

This is a portrait of my elder sons. Two brothers, bound by an unshakable bond but divided by contrasting spirits. Their shared boyish world is a playground of spontaneity—chaotic, vibrant, and alive. Where others see obstacles, they find possibility, turning mundane moments into grand adventures fuelled by their imagination.
At times, friction sparkles like flint between them, igniting moments of tension. But they always find a way to bridge the gaps, understanding each other through shared laughter and mutual respect.
As time passes by, their relationship undergoes a subtle transformation. The elder brother, once the undisputed leader of their shared domain, gradually realizes his younger brother is no longer content to follow in his footsteps. He is carving his own path, so both of them need to learn how to find a balance between giving and taking.
Yet, harmony inevitably emerges, like a rainbow after a storm — and then they're back in their own little world. For the elder brother, playing with his younger one is still the greatest joy: a vibrant, living universe where shared achievements are above all.

AUTHOR: Olga Steinepreis (Germany)

Originally from Novorossiysk, Russia Olga Steinepreis (b.1981) lives in Freigericht, Germany.
She studied Computer Aided Design at the Southern Federal University. She has been inspired with Art and it's relations with photography and it findes reflection in her Art.
Her works have focused on capturing moments of maternity, femininity and childhood through self-portraits and photos of her family members.

AWARDS
2023 9th Fine Art Photography Awards, 1st Place in the Open Theme category, Nomenee in the Open Theme category, Nomenee in the Portrait category
2022 Lensculture Black and White, Finalist
2022 Tokyo Foto Awards 2022, Bronze in cat. People / Family, 2xHonorable Mention in cat. People
2022 Budapest Foto Awards 2022, 1st Place in cat. People; Gold in cat. People; Silver in cat. People, Bronze in cat. People, Honorable Mention in cat. People
2022 International Photography Awards 2022, Honorable Mention / Non-Pro
2022 Moscow Foto Awards, Silver winner in Category People, Honorable Mention / Non-Pro in Category People
2022 April, June, September and December Finalist of the portrait award - STF (Shoot The Frame) Awards. Thornbury, Australia.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023.09 (planned) KLPA Portrait’s Award Group Exhibition / Temu House event space, Kuala Lumpur (Malaisia)
2023.07.12-18 Budapest Foto Awards, Group exhibition / House of Lucie, Budapest (Hungary)
2023.06.9-22 Portrait Exhibition / Blank Wall Gallery, Athens (Greece)
2023 Past & Present, Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich / Germany
2023.06.9-22 Portrait Exhibition / Blank Wall Gallery, Athens / Greece
2023.05.19-21 ImageNation. Iconic Show / Gallery Joseph, Paris / France