The Italian Way Of Life

"My inspiration comes from very different sources. Very often, I look at everyday objects and imagine how I can use them to construct an image.” -Elena IV-Skaya

The pastel colours that dominate the fashion photographs of Russian photographer Elena Iv-skaya advocate femininity and depict women in simple, creative, and powerful ways. Through its intensity, this image represents Italian-style art of living, offering a voluptuous retro atmosphere. Elena Iv-skaya’s international collaborations enable her to collaborate with prestigious brands, as her work with New African Woman magazine attests, as well as for the brands Les Georgettes, Leclerc, Naturella, and Altesse.

Elena Iv-skaya worked as a model before stepping behind the lens to explore her own creative vision. As a photographer she is inspired by the models she works with and feminine elegance. Elena produces gorgeously expressive and lucid imagery striking a balance between high-fashion and graphic art. In certain cases, she also acts as set-designer creating stunning landscapes for her beautiful subjects to exist in. Her universe cannot leave anyone indifferent: the incredibly rich and well-curated color palette, combined with her graphic, almost essential compositions, turn her photographs into wonderful painting-like creations.