My path to a photography career has been an unusual one.  I was born and raised in Russia, where I studied to become a scientist. I received a graduate degree in physics but quickly realized that a scientific career was not for me. It was the early 1990s, the Soviet Union had just collapsed, and there were many opportunities for someone with energy and ambition. Soon after graduation, I started a high-tech business, which I ran for over 15 years. However, when my partner offered to buy me out, I took the opportunity to make a career change: I was ready to do something creative!

I began by studying art history, taking photography classes, and working as an assistant for a world-class photographer. When I felt ready, I took the next step and started a photography studio with a primary focus on fashion photography.

As the political situation in Russia began to deteriorate in 2012, and after participating in all of the major protests against the Putin regime, which led nowhere, my wife and I decided it was time for us to leave Russia.

In 2014 I founded Mind On Photography, a boutique photography studio specializing in wedding photography, professional headshots, and family photos.

I work on as many creative projects as I can throughout the year, so if you have ideas, please reach out!