Olga Kuvsinova: Arabian Soul

Projects: MBF Fashion Show for BMW Motorrad anniversary 100y., video clip making, Cairo fashion designer photoshoots, etc.

Featured in: Marika, Malvie, PAP etc

My relationship with Photography started around 10 years ago in HfG Offenbach ( Art High-school in Germany). I had a photography course and I started to play around with different styles. After a few years for some private reason, I stopped photography, I’ve had a long break and started over in 2019. My goal was to break into fashion photography and I managed to do so in Egypt in 2021. Since then I am passionate about photography and I love what I am doing.

Who or what prompted you to begin? I was the one who promoted myself)) I just found myself in photography and I do enjoy every part from preparing the props to editing.

Oh, it depends on the client. basically, I do search for some references based on my imagination)) I always find something less similar to what I have on my mind. Then I look for the outfits together with my client. Discuss make-up and hair with the stylist and so on. Also important is to find an appropriate location or studio. But as I said all depends on the client and his/her budget.

They say I can catch the right pose and angle )) Also I got a lot of compliments about my editing.

Pinterest mostly)) Also from other photographers or I see something beautiful around me and get inspired by it. Sometimes Movies scenes.

Oh, that’s not easy to remember. I think every photoshoot is something to remember or experience something new.

In my opinion, an extraordinary photographer must be able to do a great job on any occasion, any place, or any budget with any equipment. the real artist doesn’t have to have the best model/location/light/equipment to create something special with a soul.

I always try to add my touch, at least the angles I do like. Mostly the clients are choosing me because of my vision ))

Are there any other photographers you look up to? Who? Sure there are some, Mario Testino, Jonti Wild, and many other less-known creative photographers.

Do you have a best-kept secret for editing processing that you’d like to share? I do Lr and Ps editing, no special secrets I guess))

One of the most challenging photoshoots was 2 years ago when I had to do the shots of sportswear during filming a video clip. it was little continuous light, dark gym and foggy, and too many people around. How I managed? I was moving fast and from the angles so that I don’t appear in the frame. It was my 4 h workout, not easy but I managed.

It’s a must for photographers to invest in their own creative shoots, as much as they can. Finding models/ locations/outfits/props… creating scenarios etc.

One of the latest shoots I still didn’t edit. In love with it, just follow my IG page and see it soon!

Oh, I want to start masterclasses for photographers in different countries and atmospheric venues. Just working on it, hope it will work out well for me))