Janis Knakis is a professional photographer based in Rīga, Latvia with 43 years of experience, on Pro Portfolio. Browse the portfolio below and get in touch directly.
I am a photographer with many years of experience.
Wide-profile photographer, I offer interiors,
photo of objects and advertising, photo processing,
wedding photo with video,
as well as photo and private photo sessions of the acts.
I can also film.l
Portfolio
A bride and groom kiss inside a large picture frame held by two attendants on a beach, with the ocean and cloudy sky behind them.A bride in a white gown and veil walks across a zebra crossing with three formally dressed companions on a wide road under a dramatic cloudy sky, captured in black-and-white wedding photography.A bride in a white gown and veil stands forehead-to-forehead with a groom in a navy suit, holding a white and yellow bouquet, with a yellow building and green trees behind them in soft golden light.🔞18+ content register to view🔞18+ content register to view🔞18+ content register to view🔞18+ content register to view🔞18+ content register to viewA person floats in the ocean at sunset, their shoulders and legs breaking the water's surface as golden light reflects on gentle waves beneath a dramatic sky.🔞18+ content register to viewA flat-lay product shot shows three jars of body sugar scrub and two wrapped soap bars arranged on a neutral surface, surrounded by dried leaves, berries, and botanicals under soft, even lighting.A smiling woman in a beige suit stands at a Statoil gas station, holding green and red fuel nozzles beside the pumps under bright daylight.A shirtless man with long dark hair, beard and a black headband stands in a studio with a plain white background next to a brown leather chair. He wears a black leather jacket draped over his arms, white-and-black suspenders, a peace-sign pendant on a cord, and has a colorful tattoo on his left shoulder;A woman with short dark hair and glasses looks at an older man with white hair and glasses who raises his hand against a plain white background; studio portrait.A shirtless man smiles at the camera while curling a large dumbbell in a modest gym. The room has a mirror, scattered weights and kettlebells on the floor, warm light and a slight fisheye distortion giving a casual, documentary portrait feel.A close-up portrait of a smiling woman with brown wavy hair partially covering one eye, wearing a blue denim jacket against a plain white background.A man in a dark button-up shirt stands behind a wooden table displaying numerous colorful hand-painted nesting dolls, holding two in each hand. The outdoor street scene with trees, a historic building and daylight creates a casual market portrait with a vibrant product focus.A bride and groom embrace on a sandy beach under a bright blue sky while three photographers capture the moment from different angles, with water reflecting the scene in the foreground.A portrait of a man with glasses and a beard wearing a blue suit jacket over a white shirt, standing with crossed arms in front of a blue-toned backdrop featuring classical columns and the word TIESISKUMS.A modern open-plan living room with a white sectional sofa, black coffee table holding a wine bottle and glasses, and a kitchen with light wood cabinets and a breakfast bar in the background under warm lighting.A bright, modern living room with beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and light wood flooring, illuminated by recessed ceiling lights and natural light from large windows with sheer curtains.A navy blue velvet sofa with gold-trimmed pillows sits between two ornate glass tables with matching lamps, beneath draped curtains and tall windows overlooking a snowy waterfront cityscape under an overcast sky.An elegant dining room features a long white-clothed table surrounded by white chairs on a patterned rug, with a grand piano in the foreground and crystal chandeliers overhead.A bright, opulent living room interior with coffered ceiling and crystal chandelier, featuring cream sofas, a glass coffee table, and a white console on a patterned rug.A modern glass skyscraper with a curved, diamond-patterned facade rises behind a historic stone church tower under a clear blue sky, with older city buildings and street activity at the base.A smiling bride in a short white lace dress holding a cream bouquet leans over a kneeling groom in a dark suit with a patterned bow tie, who holds her dress. They pose indoors against a cream wall with three framed floral artworks, in a warm, intimate wedding portrait style.A man and woman stand together at night holding wine glasses and a bouquet of orange flowers, with a brightly lit city skyline across the water behind them under a cloudy sky.A couple shares a kiss in a sunlit flooded plaza with a tall brick bell tower and historic buildings reflected in the water behind them. The man wears a dark leather jacket and the woman holds a bouquet of yellow flowers and a wine glass, captured in a romantic outdoor portrait style.A man in a black suit feeds a strawberry to a woman in a black dress seated at a table with two glasses of white wine, with the Eiffel Tower and a city skyline visible behind them under a bright sky.A smiling blonde woman in a black one-piece swimsuit and a white sash reading 'MIS FOTO' poses on a vintage large-format camera against a plain white background, one leg raised on the camera's top. She holds a small black disc in one hand, with a lens on the camera's platform, in a studio commercial portrait style.