About
What draws me to photography and modeling?
Since being a child, I just always loved dressing up and posing for my mum’s camera around the house, she actually still has these images saved in the drawer. I think what captivated me the most about the photography is that I could easily transform into someone more confident and creative, I equally enjoyed capturing beautiful moments in life. My passion for photography never stopped and even throughout my college years I would always find ways to be involved with the camera, even if it is not in front of the lens.
What inspires me the most?
I must admit, I am not perfect in knowing absolutely everything, I am yet to develop my skills further - I love that I can now work with well known and internationally published photographers and learn from these experiences. I am also always more than happy to mentor both photographers or models, recommending things that once helped me to get started.
If you get to see my full portfolio I think you will be able to see that I am passionate to work in different genres, taking the ideas of others on board.
Where am I based?
I currently live in Sheffield, but people always wonder where did I originally come from. Well, long story short, I am Russian (yes yes - very much so!), but I have also previously lived in the beautiful city of York, so English is no longer a communication barrier for me. If you're lucky enough, I can try to demonstrate my Yorkshire accent to you one day.
What is my experience?
As of professional modeling, I have now done so for over 10 fantastic years, so I consider myself highly experienced and certainly comfortable in front of the camera. I am not signed with any agency, so to work with me you will just have to contact me directly, either on my Website, here in the section contact me, PurplePort or Instagram.
Since being a child, I just always loved dressing up and posing for my mum’s camera around the house, she actually still has these images saved in the drawer. I think what captivated me the most about the photography is that I could easily transform into someone more confident and creative, I equally enjoyed capturing beautiful moments in life. My passion for photography never stopped and even throughout my college years I would always find ways to be involved with the camera, even if it is not in front of the lens.
What inspires me the most?
I must admit, I am not perfect in knowing absolutely everything, I am yet to develop my skills further - I love that I can now work with well known and internationally published photographers and learn from these experiences. I am also always more than happy to mentor both photographers or models, recommending things that once helped me to get started.
If you get to see my full portfolio I think you will be able to see that I am passionate to work in different genres, taking the ideas of others on board.
Where am I based?
I currently live in Sheffield, but people always wonder where did I originally come from. Well, long story short, I am Russian (yes yes - very much so!), but I have also previously lived in the beautiful city of York, so English is no longer a communication barrier for me. If you're lucky enough, I can try to demonstrate my Yorkshire accent to you one day.
What is my experience?
As of professional modeling, I have now done so for over 10 fantastic years, so I consider myself highly experienced and certainly comfortable in front of the camera. I am not signed with any agency, so to work with me you will just have to contact me directly, either on my Website, here in the section contact me, PurplePort or Instagram.
What is my proudest achievement thus far?
In 2021, I have opened my own photography studio called Zavod Studio UK and now fully run the studio as a limited company. 'Zavod' (meaning 'Factory' in Russian) is based inside working fine pewter and steelware factory, which makes an unusual photography location that represents Sheffield's history. The studio is available for hire to any creatives, from photographers, to models, brands and any other creatives.
