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Since 1999 – crafting photography and visual communication that connects, for businesses and professional projects.
Images that move,
stories that resonate
stories that resonate
Atmosphere / Portraits / Places / Products / Events
Since 1999 – crafting photography and visual communication that connects, for businesses and professional projects.
Images that move, stories that resonate
Atmosphere / Portraits / Places / Products / Events
Everything is a story. Images communicate.
When they move you, they create a connection that lasts.
What I can do for you
- High quality photographyCreative imagery brings your products and activities to life. I create visual stories with a dynamic flow that captures attention. Explore the variety of styles in the Galleries section.
- Structured copywriting, interviews, any other textsOften, projects require more than just images — they need the complete story, including headlines, captions, and accompanying text. I enjoy crafting these narratives. Examples include Quickgold or Portraits of Independence, a commission of EDA Switzerland, Swiss Cooperation Office Great Lakes/Burundi.
- Production of websites, books, and videosSome projects require a collaborative team. I act as a hub, connecting creative professionals with business clients. This approach ensures the client’s goals are met while fully harnessing the team’s creativity.
- Hosting, moderationI have extensive experience hosting and moderating both creative and business meetings, online and in person.
What makes my experience unique
20+ years in communication
& 20+ years in photography and visual arts
& 20+ years in photography and visual arts
Vision
Understanding the needs of your business and the essential elements for successful storytelling.
Experience
Posts, longreads, books or films - I have production experience in various formats.
Consistency
Your story is never standalone; it’s always part of a bigger concept.
Details
By creating both texts and images myself, I can focus on details that leave a lasting impression.
Images
I capture photographs that communicate — whether portraits, or everyday life scenes.
Texts
Press releases, websites, interviews — any text your project may require.
My strengths
Creativity with direction
- Visual storytellingEven a single photo tells a story. Take a look at my narrative on illegal gold mining in Peru captured in a classical photojournalism style. Explore stories from Russian Lapland, or watch a documentary film about artists in the age of AI, filmed at Ars Electronica, one of the largest tech festivals in Europe, and produced under my curatorship.
- Intercultural communicationWhile working in different countries, I have gathered experience with local cultures and people. I enjoy embracing these new impressions and sharing them in a positive way. Sometimes, subtle differences play a crucial role in both visual and verbal communication.
- PhotographySince 1999, when I first started photography, I have been capturing a wide range of subjects: people, events, portraits, cars, products, concerts, landscapes, industrial scenes, and many others. I work in both color and black-and-white, using film and digital formats. Over a hundred of my photographs from various projects are included in the collection of the Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow, and in private collections.
- Production in various mediaIn my career, I have produced longreads, books, exhibitions, and films, gaining extensive experience in connecting business with creative teams to achieve optimal results. Often, business and creative individuals speak different languages, and having experience in both realms, I am able to bridge the gap between them.
- CopywritingUnlike many photographers, I have always been a fan of text, as it adds additional meaning to the pictures and shapes communication. For any multimedia projects, texts are invaluable.
- Foreign languagesSince childhood, I have been a fan of foreign languages, regularly practicing English, German, French, in addition to my native Russian. Languages always provide me with an opportunity for a more direct connection with my subjects, a more human touch, and more valuable communication.
Work samples
Studio Work
Creating the look you need.
Event Photography
Impressions of the Ars Electronica show 2023.
Storytelling for Business
Short visual story of Le Locle's first watchmakers at the DuBois Family Home Museum.
DuBois family claimed to be the oldest watchmakers in Switzerland, based in Le Locle.
Present view of DuBois family house in Le Locle. In 1946 the windows of the ground floor were replaced to let more light into the room where the watches were assembled.
DuBois family portraits in the office room - the last family member who had to do with watches died in the beginning of our century.
Ready watches in the DuBois office.
1785-1885 - 100 years of watchmaking by DuBois family, Le Locle.
As this publication dated 2018 goes, this man, Thomas Steinemann, bought 250.000 mechanic watch movements from DuBois family. The movements were produced during 1930-1970 but occasionally forgotten and saved after the "quartz revolution" practically destroyed the hand-made mechanic watch assembly.
Business journals of DuBois family, October 1839 - May 1848.
DuBois Dining room. Note the canvas decorating the walls and a traditional Swiss "Kachelofen", tiled stove for heating the house.
Modern view of the first floor where watches were assembled.
Storytelling for Creatives
Gerhard Lipold in a tribute to The Third Man by Carol Reed.
Find more examples in color and black-and-white in the Galleries section.
Find more examples in color and black-and-white in the Galleries section.
Selected awards for my photography & projects
The best ideas emerge through collaboration.
