Many people think I photograph “naked models.” I had no idea that a good photographer is, first and foremost, a good storyteller, a psychologist, a friend. They tell stories through the lens of their camera: about the person in the frame, their characteristics and uniqueness. They help girls express emotions and feelings through photography and show this to the world without words.
My journey as a photographer began seven years ago. All I wanted was to become a good specialist like those cool authors who inspired me. I was eager to learn all the technical aspects and master the skills to create high-quality photos. To do this, I took numerous courses and master classes, learned everything about lighting, bought more expensive equipment, mastered magazine retouching techniques, and voila! I could get started! But it turned out not to be so simple.
Many people think I photograph “naked models.” This is partly true, as “naked” literally means “without clothes.” Metaphorically, it reflects emotional vulnerability and insecurity, demonstrating and celebrating the aesthetics of the female body, its grace and elegance.
I capture women in all their beauty, in their natural state or in the image they want to try on for themselves, because every girl is also an actress. They stand in front of the camera and tell their stories: joyful and touching, heartfelt and passionate. In such photographs, they seem to lift the veil of mystery: they reveal not so much their bodies as their souls.
I never thought it was possible to listen and be heard when work is in full swing in the room. A client, the right lighting, the first glance into the camera—and the story begins to unfold and captivate, like a good movie.
Over the past few years, I’ve heard so many stories about self-love, fear, overcoming stereotypes, and the search for sensuality and sexuality. There’s so much more to being a photographer than I initially imagined. I look forward to meeting new women and helping them express themselves, find themselves, and develop love and confidence.
