ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

About me

I was born and raised in Ukraine. My story with photography started back in middle school when my family traveled throughout Europe and I got a hold of our little camera. I fell in love with pictures and wanted to learn more about it. My last year of high school I went on a foreign exchange program and was put on the yearbook team where I was able to expand my knowledge, get more experience and truly fall in love with creating photos. Right after graduating I decided to go into an online photography business school and started my professional path. 

It was a crazy journey starting a business in 2019 and trying to work through it in the midst of covid in 2020, but I was blessed to be able to build my portfolio and work in Ukraine for over 3 years until the Russian invasion when my family had to flee the country. Starting my business in Kentucky during the summer of 2023 was challenging. After moving to 3 different countries and  starting nearly from scratch, I truly would not be where I am at now without God. He blessed me with an amazing husband, whom I met here and a wonderful lovely community, whom I am blessed to call friends. 

I love Jesus, traveling, the night sky full of stars, the ocean, little puppies, strawberries, hugs, reading books, going on long walks, Bible studies, working in coffee shops and spending precious time with family. I also enjoy meeting new people and can’t wait to meet you :)


Here are some photos of my husband and I

ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT ME. CAPTURED BY SHANKS PHOTOGRAPHY


“For I know the plans I have for you, ” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11 NLT