Valerie I.
Photographer

Valerie Ivashchenko

based in Vancouver, BC

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My biggest passions are Photography and Filmmaking. They appeal to me because of the artistic interpretation that they offer. With a critical eye, some imagination, and technical knowledge, you can produce exciting videos and photographs that make a personal statement. Creating pieces of art gives me the freedom to express my thoughts through photography and filmmaking; to capture my feelings. Creating videos and photos brings me joy, yet not the joy that is associated with happiness. In my life, joy is a contagious force that can enhance all your senses. Joy is an inspirational force that’s able to guide my hand when I release the camera shutter.

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What mesmerizes me the most is the development of your artistic vision. Once you have mastered it not only can you see and capture special messages in your works, but also enjoy and see every small detail in your life without a camera. You start to notice lines, specific shapes, and the beauty of colors. Since I began using a camera, it didn’t give me a new way of expressing my thoughts, but a new way of how I could enjoy the beauty of life.