I started my art career as a classically trained painter and designer in Russia. As a painter, I developed keen skills including an eye for detail and a creative impulse for my subject matter. As I pursued my art career in the United States, I developed a passion for photography and have made it my focus over the last couple of years. 

I have since become proficient in operating photography equipment and related software used to edit and enhance quality photographs. My freelance photography experience, which focuses on still life and portrait shots helps me develop good knowledge of lenses, studio settings, and lighting equipment.