Kristaps Platačs is a professional photographer based in Sigulda, Latvia with 1 years of experience, on Pro Portfolio. Browse the portfolio below and get in touch directly.
I was a professional volleyball player for ten years and also played for the Latvian national team. On the court, I learned what now comes in handy when I have a camera in my hands: the most important moments happen quickly, they can’t be repeated, and they rarely look “perfect.”
I don’t make people pose unnecessarily, and I don’t retouch photos beyond recognition.
I capture what’s happening right before my eyes—the excitement before saying “I do,” the tension in the ring, the energy of a concert, and a team’s joy after a victory.
What I photograph:
- Weddings, from the morning excitement to the reception
- Sports games, tournaments, and team photos
- Concerts, fight nights, and other events
In addition to photos, I also shoot short videos: event highlights and content for social media.
If you have an event coming up that you’d like to capture, or if you just want to pose in front of the camera -> Message me
"Capturing the perfect imperfections"
Portfolio
A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a black suit run joyfully with arms raised through a tall green wheat field at golden hour. The motion blur creates a dynamic, celebratory wedding portrait with soft warm light.A bride and groom embrace on a rural road as a vintage car approaches behind them, captured with motion blur under a cloudy sky in black-and-white wedding photography.A bride in an off-the-shoulder white gown and a groom in a dark suit hold hands while walking through a golden wheat field at sunset, with the sun flaring on the horizon behind them.A bride in a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress embraces a groom in a black suit at sunset in a golden field. The couple is in a close, intimate hug with motion blur radiating outward, creating a romantic wedding portrait with warm backlight and soft golden hour light.A black-and-white portrait of a performer on stage, wearing a headscarf and suit, holding a microphone close to their mouth while looking downward under dramatic lighting.A performer stands on stage facing a dense crowd, arms outstretched as a tall plume of fire erupts behind him. The audience watches intently under warm stage lighting, capturing the energetic atmosphere of a live music or festival event.A person in a grey hoodie paints a large mural of an orange cat making a peace sign against a fiery red and yellow background with swirling smoke.A man with long dark hair, sunglasses and a dark head covering holds a microphone while performing outdoors. He wears a dark pinstripe suit jacket over a black shirt with a grey scarf, standing in front of blurred trees and a crowd under natural daylight in a live music concert portrait style.A male performer with tattoos on his chest and arms stands on stage holding a microphone, wearing a white sleeveless shirt with black text and a chain necklace, under warm golden stage lighting with a blurred crowd behind him.A performer viewed from behind on stage raises his right arm to the crowd, wearing a black cap and a black T-shirt printed with bold text and a graphic of a muscular figure. Warm stage lights blur in the background over a dark venue with a silhouetted audience, creating a moody concert event photo.Two shirtless male fighters exchange punches inside a chain-link MMA cage under dramatic arena lighting. One fighter on the right throws a right punch while the opponent on the left absorbs impact with a spray of water, capturing intense sports action photography.A tattooed mixed martial artist stands inside a caged octagon, wearing black gloves with blue wrist wraps and raising one arm in victory under dark arena lighting.Black-and-white close-up of two male fighters grappling inside a cage, one on top with a tattooed torso and beard leaning over his opponent. Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting casts harsh shadows across their faces and the chain-link fence, conveying intense, raw combat sports photojournalism.A black-and-white sports photograph captures two shirtless fighters locked in a clinch inside a caged ring, with chain-link shadows cast across their muscular bodies under dramatic lighting.Black-and-white sports action photo of two shirtless male boxers in close combat, one with a large shoulder tattoo guarding with a white glove marked 'PAFFEN SPORT' as the other throws a punch, with water droplets spraying from impact against a dark, high-contrast background.A sunny beach scene with cumulus clouds under a blue sky; two kitesurfing kites fly overhead while people ride and prepare in the shallow surf. A tall metal communications tower stands on the dune grass behind the sandy shore in a bright, airy sports-lifestyle outdoor shot.A woman in a white dress walks along a concrete path on a pebbly beach toward the ocean, carrying a small child in pink. Gentle waves roll onto the shore under a bright sky with scattered clouds.
Kāzas Wedding
Black-and-white wedding portrait of a bride in a lace-sleeved gown and veil standing on a piano behind a groom in a dark suit with arms crossed. The interior features a curved wall with a landscape mural, dramatic lighting and a moody, cinematic style.A bride in a white lace gown and veil looks at the camera while a groom in a black suit kisses her cheek, his hand resting on her arm in an indoor portrait setting.A woman in a white off-the-shoulder wedding gown with a long sheer veil stands in front of draped beige fabric trimmed with pearls. The veil and dress blur with motion, candles are visible on the left, creating a soft, romantic bridal portrait mood.A bride in a white off-the-shoulder gown with a high slit and veil walks hand-in-hand with a groom in a black suit and bow tie through a bright room with draped curtains and a glass table.A bride in a white off-the-shoulder lace wedding dress with a sheer veil over her head sits indoors, eyes closed with a hand near her face and a bouquet in her lap. Warm candlelight from an ornate lantern and tall glass candle holders creates a soft, intimate mood in a wedding portrait style.A bride in a white lace gown holds a bouquet of yellow calla lilies, her hands clasped around the stems with rings visible, in soft indoor light.An intimate wedding portrait shows a bearded man in a black suit with a peach scarf leaning in toward a bride in a white lace off-the-shoulder dress and a large white hat, their noses touching with eyes closed. Soft natural light and pale drapery create a warm, romantic mood.A bride in a white lace gown stands surrounded by people adjusting her dress, with soft natural light illuminating the intimate wedding preparation scene.A black-and-white portrait shows a person in formal wear reading an open program at a set table, with a glass of water, plates, cutlery, and another guest visible in the background.A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet walks toward a groom in a dark suit standing by the open driver’s door of a maroon sedan on a rural dirt road.A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a black suit run joyfully through a tall green wheat field with arms raised, captured with motion blur. The soft evening light creates a romantic, dynamic wedding portrait with a candid, energetic mood.Black-and-white wedding photo with motion blur showing a bride in a white gown and a groom in a suit kissing on a gravel road. A car is parked in the background beside an open field under a bright sky, conveying a romantic, candid moment.A bride in an off-the-shoulder white gown leans on the hood of a maroon car while a groom in a black suit sits on the bumper holding a drink, with the car door open and a bouquet visible inside, set against a rural building and trees in warm daylight.A woman in a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress twirls through a golden field at sunset, her skirt billowing with motion blur. The warm backlight and open landscape create a romantic, dreamy wedding portrait feel.A bride in an off-the-shoulder white gown and a groom in a dark suit walk hand in hand through a golden wheat field at sunset, with the sun flaring on the horizon behind them.
Koncerti Concert & stage
A silhouette of an electric guitar headstock stands against a dramatic blue spotlight beam cutting through darkness, creating a moody concert atmosphere.A musician with long wavy hair in a red, white and blue plaid shirt leans over an electric bass guitar on a dimly lit stage. Warm amber light highlights him against a hazy backdrop with silhouettes of other instruments and an M-AUDIO device, capturing a live concert performance in a moody, documentary style.A female singer performs on stage in profile, wearing a white blouse and patterned skirt, illuminated by warm light and circular projections. A guitarist stands behind her, with microphones and a laptop visible on stage.Two musicians perform on stage under warm and cool stage lighting, one in a red-and-white plaid shirt playing guitar near a microphone while another singer is partially visible beside him. The close-up concert photo captures an intimate live music moment with dramatic lighting and a moody atmosphere.A musician sings into a microphone while playing a red electric guitar on stage, illuminated by warm orange stage lighting against a dark background.Two musicians perform on a dimly lit stage with microphones and guitars, backlit by warm light against a backdrop with a hand-drawn smiling sun. Silhouetted audience members are in the foreground, creating a low-key concert photography mood.Two shirts hang on wooden hangers from a metal shelving unit in a dimly lit room, one light-colored and textured, the other a blue and red plaid button-down, with papers and boxes visible on the shelf above.A man seen from behind on stage raises his right arm to the crowd, wearing a black cap and a black T-shirt printed with repeated text and a graphic of a muscular figure. Warm stage lights create a bokeh backdrop over a blurred audience, conveying a live concert performance mood.A male performer with tattoos on his arms and chest sings into a microphone on stage, wearing a white sleeveless shirt with 'UNDERDOGS' printed across the front and a silver chain necklace. He stands before a blurred crowd under warm golden stage lighting in a concert setting.Two performers on a dimly lit stage, one in a white T-shirt and black cap holding a microphone with an arm raised and visible tattoos on his forearm, the other in a black shirt and blue jeans seen from behind. The concert-style shot captures energetic movement under stage lighting with a dark, atmospheric mood.A performer in black clothing and a cap sings into a microphone with one arm raised on stage, set against a large screen displaying abstract red and green visuals, with audience hands visible in the foreground.Close-up low-angle portrait of a young man with short hair and black rectangular sunglasses holding a microphone to his mouth outdoors. He wears a white T-shirt with blue graphic, a thin silver chain, and wristbands; the background is softly blurred green foliage.A black-and-white portrait of a performer on stage, wearing a headscarf, suit, and fingerless gloves while singing into a microphone, captured in dramatic side lighting with a moody, concert atmosphere.Black-and-white rear three-quarter portrait of a person wearing a dark beanie with a white swoosh logo, an earbud in one ear and a wing tattoo on the nape of the neck, dressed in a dark hoodie. The background is blurred and the mood is moody and intimate, in a street-style documentary portrait aesthetic.A live concert performance on an outdoor stage with two tall fire jets erupting beside a musician, while a dense crowd watches and cheers under warm stage lighting and trees.Black-and-white silhouette of a performer on stage holding a microphone in one raised hand with the other hand raised, backlit by a bright spotlight through smoke. The dramatic lighting and high-contrast silhouette evoke a concert or live music photography style with a moody, atmospheric mood.A black-and-white concert portrait shows a performer in profile holding a microphone to their mouth, wearing a cap and dark clothing, dramatically lit from behind against a hazy, smoky background.A silhouetted performer holds a microphone to their mouth with one arm raised against an intense orange haze and smoke. The dark crowd is visible below in a concert setting with dramatic backlighting and a moody, high-contrast live music atmosphere.A performer in a hat, jacket, and shorts sings into a microphone on a stage bathed in warm orange light and smoke, with an energetic crowd watching closely in a dimly lit concert venue.A tattooed performer wearing a camouflage cap and sunglasses holds a microphone close to his mouth while gesturing with his hand on stage. The crowd is blurred in the background under warm outdoor lighting, capturing a live concert music photography moment.
Sports Sports
A dynamic beach volleyball action shot shows a shirtless player in red shorts and a pink cap leaping at the net to block the ball, with an opponent reaching over the net on the left and a teammate in a purple jersey watching below.A shirtless man in dark shorts crouches low on a sandy beach, his skin dusted with sand as he looks down with focus. Bright natural light illuminates the scene in a candid sports-style portrait.Two male athletes jump at a beach volleyball net to play a ball under bright daylight. One wears a yellow patterned tank top and red shorts, the other a light blue sleeveless set; sand, blue stadium seats and sea are visible in the background. The image is a dynamic sports action shot with a sunny, energetic mood.Three male beach volleyball players compete at the net under a bright sky, with one spiking the ball while opponents block; blue stadium seats line the sand behind them.A shirtless man in light blue shorts is captured mid-air on a sunlit sandy beach volleyball court, appearing to dive or jump while another shirtless player in black shorts watches behind him. The bright blue sky, volleyball net, blue seating and distant spectators create a vibrant outdoor sports action scene.Two men toast with champagne bottles on a sandy beach court under a blue net, water droplets spraying around them as they smile in bright sunlight.A male beach volleyball player in a dark sleeveless top and shorts leaps to spike a colorful ball over the net on a sandy court under an overcast sky. A teammate, an opponent and a coach in a blue jacket observe nearby, with trees and other courts in the background.Two male beach volleyball players reach over the net at the ball during a match, one in a dark jersey and sunglasses, the other in white, under an overcast sky.Two female beach volleyball players in white sports tops marked LAT celebrate on a sandy court beside a red-topped net under an overcast sky. One player faces away with a bun, the other smiles and fist-pumps toward the camera; a referee stands in the background near the pole.Black-and-white sports portrait of two shirtless fighters inside a caged ring, one facing away and the other in profile with a tattooed arm and boxing gloves, under dramatic lighting.A shirtless mixed martial arts fighter with blood on his face and chest stands in a fighting stance inside a cage, his tattooed arms raised with red gloves, while an opponent’s arm enters from the right. The dramatic low light and intense expression convey a gritty sports action moment.A shirtless male fighter wearing black gloves extends his arms forward in a fighting stance under dramatic stage lighting, with blurred red lights visible in the dark background.A shirtless, heavily tattooed bald fighter with a beard stands inside a chain-link fighting cage wearing black gloves with blue wraps, in a raised guard stance. The dim arena lighting and dark background create a dramatic, intense sports action mood.A shirtless, muscular man with a shaved head stands inside a chain-link cage, looking downward with a serious expression under dramatic lighting. A blurred camera operator is visible behind him, suggesting a combat sports or mixed martial arts event.Black-and-white sports shot of two shirtless fighters inside a chain-link cage, one facing the camera with gloved fists raised and the other with his back turned. The scene is lit with dramatic spotlights against a dark arena, conveying intensity and a gritty combat-photography style.Two shirtless male fighters exchange punches inside an MMA cage, one landing a right hand while the other blocks with blue gloves; dramatic arena lighting highlights their muscular physiques against a dark chain-link fence with sponsor banners.A shirtless, muscular bald man with a full beard stands against a dark background, mouth open as if shouting with arms spread wide to display his physique. The dramatic side lighting emphasizes his chest and shoulders, creating a high-contrast, intense portrait with a bodybuilding or fitness sports style.A black-and-white sports photograph shows two shirtless fighters grappling inside a cage, their muscular bodies highlighted by dramatic lighting and shadowed by chain-link fence patterns.A close-up sports portrait shows a shirtless, bald fighter with a bloodied face being held by a tattooed man in a black cap and t-shirt, seen from behind. The dark background and intense proximity create a dramatic, gritty mood typical of combat sports photography.Two shirtless male fighters grapple inside a caged octagon during an MMA match. One fighter, wearing black shorts and red gloves, lifts his opponent in a tight hold under dramatic arena lighting.Two shirtless male fighters grapple on a mat in a dimly lit cage, one on top controlling the other who lies on his back with a strained expression. The low-angle shot captures intense physical contact and dramatic lighting, characteristic of sports/action photography.A shirtless, heavily tattooed fighter leans forward inside a chain-link cage, head bowed, while another tattooed person stands nearby in dark clothing under dim, moody lighting.Two shirtless male fighters grapple intensely in a black-and-white close-up sports action shot. One athlete is on top controlling the other, who lies on his back with a large back tattoo reading “Grandson of a … baron” with a crown and skull design; the high-contrast lighting emphasizes muscular tension and grit.
Bazara 0 IV Sports
Komandu Media Day Photo sessions
Korporatīvie pasākumi Corporate
Additional details
Experience1 years
Shooting locationStudio and outdoor
Sensor / formatAPS-C / Crop, Full frame
Gear brandSony
LanguagesLatvian, English
✓ Own gear✓ Works on location✓ Available for work abroad
