Daria came to the French capital one and a half year ago under the “Passport Talent” (type of visa granted “to persons that are likely to make a significant or lasting contribution through their skills and talents in the development of French economy, as well as its culture, science, sports, directly or indirectly”). Meanwhile this emerging fashion and art photographer has 15 years experience and a very clear goal in mind. Extremely talented, ambitious and determined she is about to conquer Paris with her unique vision, professionalism and positive mind set (thanks to her Buddhistic underground). Her signature style, significantly inspired by Peter Lindbergh is a meeting place between art and commercial photography
It was a love not from first, but from the second sight, my first visit in Paris was with my boyfriend who made me a proposal.
Second one was like returning after our divorce. It was April, Paris was gentle and for the first time I felt that finally I’m home.
I would not tell that I have a reputation and that I conquered French market yet, I’m still on my way, but I know where I wanna go.
The most challenging was lack of language and not knowing cultural codes, and France is very very reach in it.
And I had a fear to not be diplomatic enough in communication.
Self respect, self confidence and persistence.
It’s years of endless practice, there is no special techniques here, just work, attentiveness, observation.
Definitely it’s Peter Lindbergh, I admire his work and kindness a lot, and was lucky enough to meet him in this life.
In my heart and in the eyes of the person in front of me.
It was my personal project “The Roots”, for me it was my biggest self-journey ever. Diving in my family tree, my roots, my empowerment. After this project I was brave enough to leave my home country and started living my life from scratch once more.
Honestly, I don’t remember when I had such a problems in the shooting, all models that I used to work with were super professional and open.I truly believe that we attract the same people that we are ourselves.
Don’t stop believing in yourself, love what you do, know what you exactly want, don’t rush and be kind and patient.
