A photographer based in Jersey City, originally from Moscow, with over two decades of experience in the photo and film industries.

My journey began in 1999 at ELLE magazine, where I grew from an assistant photo editor to a creative producer, traveling and collaborating with inspiring personalities. While working at ELLE, I also pursued my master’s degree in history and literature at a university in Moscow, balancing my studies with my passion for visual storytelling.

In 2011, after graduating from the New York Film Academy, I transitioned from fashion to filmmaking, focusing on stories that matter—particularly human rights and social issues in Russia. For a decade, I directed and wrote films driven by my commitment to social justice and the power of narrative. In 2020, due to my family’s anti-government stance, we sought refuge in the U.S.

Today, I’m dedicated to capturing the human experience through photography. I find meaning in documenting the ties that unite us.

My approach centers on personal stories—each unique, each worthy of being told. I create a space where people feel at ease, allowing their authentic selves to shine, whether it’s a moment of quiet intimacy or the connection within a larger community.

I believe every life has a story, and I’m here to tell it through my lens.

Selected Projects

Through the School Window
Exhibition · September 2026
A community photography project portraying the people who work at a public school in Jersey City.

Elizabeth Street Garden
Photographic series · 2024
A collaboration with Gail Shalan as part of the campaign to preserve Elizabeth Street Garden, a historic community garden in New York City.

Our Existence Is Resistance
Documentary project · 2023–2024
A documentary about Indigenous ethnic groups forced to leave Russia, created in collaboration with King’s College London.

Antiwar Posters
2022
A series of antiwar posters made from photographs, printed and secretly displayed in Moscow for several months.

Fear and Freedom
Photo essay · Published in CAP74024 · 2021
A photo essay in support of political prisoners in Russia and Belarus.