ABOUT ME

Ksenia Kolesnikova, photographer since 2007.

I specialize in interiors, people, objects, and food, collaborating with leading publications such as Afisha, Bolshoi Gorod, Tinkoff magazine, and others. Based in Moscow, open to shoots in other cities and countries.

CLIENTS & PUBLICATIONS

Publications: Afisha magazine, Art+Australia, The Village, Tinkoff Journal, Blacksquare, ELLE,  INCRussia, Psychologies, SNC magazine, Svenska Dagbladet, Interview, Kommersant, RBC, Bolshoi Gorod, The Calvert Journal, Aeroflot.

Clients: Yandex, Nike, Reebok, Zolotoe Yabloko, Volkhovets, Jardin, DeLonghi, British American Tobacco, Goethe Institute, Tinkoff Bank, Sberbank, Strelka Institute, Samokat.

HOW I WORK

Authentically — I focus on capturing the mood and character of a space, object, or person.
Naturally — my photos avoid staged looks, preserving genuine moments.
Atmospherically — images evoke emotions, not just documentation.

WHAT I OFFER

• Interior photography: restaurants, offices, apartments, commercial spaces.

• Product photography & set design: objects, design elements, complex compositions.

• Commercial & portrait photography: people in their environment, team workflows, personal shoots.

• Food photography: dishes, beverages, restaurant presentations.

WHAT SETS ME APART

• Mood-driven shots: my photos capture life, not just form.

• Attention to color and texture: images are vibrant yet balanced.

• Challenging conditions expertise: low light, tight spaces, unconventional tasks.

MY PROCESS

• Natural light: enhances authenticity, shadow play, and depth. Supplemental lighting used when needed.

• Full production: shoot coordination, prop selection, models, and specialists.

• Flexible deadlines: edited photos delivered within 24 hours.

FAVORITE INTERIORS TO SHOOT

• Spaces with unique architecture and lighting.

• Airy interiors rich in textures and details.

• Minimalist, modern, and designer styles.

POST-PRODUCTION & RETOUCHING

• Highlight the interior’s style and features.

• Adjust perspective, white balance, and color grading.

• Subtle retouching — no excessive gloss.

EDUCATION & INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of ICA Moscow (Institute of Contemporary Art), with a foundation in contemporary art.

• Twice attended ISSP Latvia summer residencies, expanding my professional expertise.