The Most Striking of 2013

the most striking pics of 2013. During 2013 many editorial assignments have been done. not all of them were good. neither all of them been published, nor posted online. This year I did my best to show my diversity as a professional, worked in almost all genres. Collection, just to remind. as my memory is limited :)

HUSH

...HUSH is probably my most optimistic photoshoot so far. I wanted to create a story with a mood, more artistic and less fashion. Jane (model) is my good friend, we know each for years. Together we did 5-6 editorials. So it was easy to work together on this story. For the record, I'm not going to shoot such positive series again. (from the interview for Kock magazine, December 2013 issue)

ENIGMA - Moodboard playlist

As it was announced before, ENIGMA - new dreamy mysterious editorial + campaign to be released this month. This playlist reflects the visual side of campaign: cosmic, fresh and enigmatic. 

--December

   

Hi, my name is...Interview for Electru.de (Berlin)

Had a lovely talk with Electru.de (Germany) where: 1) you can find details about new shoot 2) how I started taking pics 3) and it should give an impression that I changed the dark side to the light 

your motivation, inspiration + influences

Most artists are influenced by all of their surroundings so am I. Well, I always try to experiment with genres. I suppose for any artist it is important to move forward, experiment with style. I like Peter Lindbergh editorials. But now prefer Carter Smith simplicity working on fashion shoots.

when did you start photography

Really I don’t remember. But I was always interested in visual arts. For a while I did nothing, just hanging out with people who wasted their time. Photography classes at my university strengthened my interest and I wanted to develop these skills by attending additional coursework. Then I got myself together and started to make first sessions under my terms.

film or digital

Digital. Sold my film camera many years ago when I was broke, before I started to work in photography.

i’m in love with…

High mountains, easy people, Dr Pepper, my upcoming projects. Future.i’m dreaming of…

One of the things is to be represented by photography agency abroad. I will be provided with better locations than in Russia, could show my ability to work at a very high level of quality. So I could be booked for the celebrities’ editorial assignments.

the darkness is…

Shit. But beyond any dark clouds the sun is always shining.

nude vs dressed

There’s no nude models in my portfolio. Should I improve that?

what’s next?

Certainly, already have new goals to accomplish. Don’t want to talk way too much.New mystical editorial is out in October. It was shot near the waterfall, witchcraft theme. Should say, my arm and leg were injured when I fall into the wild river.Maybe it may sound dissappointing for someone but I don’t see my life only spinning around photography. Wish I would live somewhere between Europe and US doing creative stuff, touch wood.

last but not least: your question

If you didn’t reach your goals so what are you waiting for?

You can also read this interview on their website

DIESEL REBOOT in Paris. Did a quite good job

 

So proud that my works been chosen by Diesel brand for their campaign to be exhibited in Galeries Lafayette in Paris this month. Feel grateful. my 2nd selected exhibition in France. 

from 14-23 Oct, be here if you r near

Interview with See7 - Andrew Kalashnikov

This my interview I had with See7 Magazine recently. You can read it on their website.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I am a young Russian photographer. Art is the thing that drives me.

The coloring in your work is very subtle, is that something that happens during the shoot, or part of post-production?

It’s all in the post-production process, I suppose.  It’s a very important thing that can save even a bad photo shoot.

There is a softness and edginess in your work, which gives your images a kind of energy. How do you achieve this juxtaposition?

It may sound weird, but people said my first works were too static.  With every new project, I have tried to improve that.  I often achieve that by jumping and running with models.

How does living and working in Russia effect your work?

I was asked this question few times this year.  Life in Russia effects my work the same as all artists are influenced by their surroundings. The field of commercial photography is still developing here, but it’s still really difficult for a young photographer to make a career of it in Russia.  Also, it’s not the best place at all to become a photographer.  There are a lot of things to complain about, but to improve as well.  I am not discouraged.  Despite being exhausted, I really enjoy all of the days I spend on a shoot.

What’s next for you?

To accomplish my new goals.  I think it’s only in 2013 that my photography is really starting to make sense.  My new editorial is starting to come together and is more cinematic.

Calm Before the Storm

Norway suburbs in autumn.

  

DROP DEAD

Stylist: Azia Zhenishek  Model: Eva Bagryanzeva @LMA  Make up, hair: Natali Smirnova Photo: AK  for FashionGrunge

A few words from photographer, Andrew Kalashnikov about his editorial for fashiongrunge.com:

The idea of this story is a mental «fuck-you» to people who ... read it full on Fashion Grunge

September, hi

Hey, i decided to share what has stuck in my playlist in September. So if you r looking for new music to add to your playlist - here it is. To be honest, music in my playlist is updated almost daily. 

I hope you are open to any kind of music (so do I) and not that kind of dull peepz who limit yourself. 

   

September Playlist from andrewkalash on 8tracks Radio.

1.ASAP Rocky - Peso
2.Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
3.Azealia Banks ft Pharell - ATM Jam
4.Snoop Lion - Ashtrays & Heartbreaks
5.Iggy Azalea - Me, myself, my money
6.Bastille - Laura Palmer
7.Limp Bizkit ft Lil Wayne - Ready to go
8.Justin Timberlake - Mirrors

TRAVEL NOTE

You can't deny your addiction to wanderlust. Probably it's about going somewhere to feel like you could fit in. July 2013

RADIOACTIVE: Rolling Stone Russia (July)

Summer is almost over so i share full editorial for Rolling Stone magazine shot few months ago in the mid of the summer. and one behind-the-scenes photo in the end of the post 

Music band: 130 по встречной на старенькой Vespa
Style: Azia Zhenishek 
Assistant: Rasheed Azedin