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EKATERINA PONOMAREVA AKA ARTKAIA
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Born and raised in Moscow, Ekaterina's journey began with studies at the State University of International Relations after which she moved to Tokyo, where she studied art at Temple University and embarked on a modeling career. After five years in Japan, she moved to Paris to further her art studies, where she discovered her passion for fashion photography.
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In Paris, she earned a degree in visual photography and studied at La Sorbonne, followed by a period as an assistant photographer in several renowned Parisian fashion studios. These experiences allowed her to collaborate with some of the industry's best photographers and models.
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Following this experience Ekaterina launched her freelance career in fashion photography in Paris, collaborating with numerous fashion magazines and brands, and working as a backstage photographer at prestigious shows.
More recently, she developed a passion for landscape photography, capturing the beauty of nature through the lense of her camera.
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With her multifaceted artistic flair, she is comfortable with not only beauty shoots but all genres of photography. Having traveled throughout the world, she has decided to share her extensive portfolio of photos with you. ​
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"In every photograph, I aim to capture the essence of the moment, whether it's the elegance of haute couture or the grandeur of nature. Each image is a story waiting to be discovered, an emotion waiting to be felt."