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Oksana Kuzmenko
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I specialize in beauty and fashion photography and have experience in developing author projects while
Name working with both analog and digital formats. I am skilled in retouching, compositional analysis, and
Oksana Kuzmenko creating cohesive visual series. My work focuses on understanding client needs and team concepts, with
Phone number the aim of telling stories through imagery. I study art to integrate historical and technical contexts into both
[открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») personal and collaborative projects. Open to new experiments and international collaborations.
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Date of birth
22-09-2002
Retoucher & Photographer Sep 2019 - Present
Website Ukraine / Remote
https://kosma.myportfolio.com
Editorial Retouching: Collaborated on projects published in Vogue France, Vogue Portugal, Vogue Arabia,
LʼOfficiel Liechtenstein, Venomous Magazine, The Glass Magazine, Issue CL Magazine.
Creative Projects: Developed and photographed self‑initiated artistic concepts, focusing on beauty and
fashion aesthetics.
Client Collaboration: Delivered high‑end retouching and visual solutions for international clients,
ensuring brand consistency and strong visual identity.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Art & Culture Sep 2020 - Jul 2024
Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Kyiv

The program is an experienced photographer Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
Kyiv Photography School, Kyiv

Studio Light Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
InlightPhotoAcademy, Kyiv

Retouch.pro Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
InlightPhotoAcademy, Kyiv

Beauty Editorial Oct 2024 - Oct 2024
InlightPhotoAcademy, Kyiv

Artistic vision in photography Oct 2024 - Mar 2025
by Marta Sirko

Ambrotype Feb 2025 - 2025
berliner.strasse.lab, Lviv

Medium format and film processing Feb 2025 - 2025
berliner.strasse.lab, Lviv

Analog Photography and History of Photography Jun 2025 - Oct 2025
School of conceptual and art photography MYPH

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Digital (CLR)

Film Camera Operation
Gaffer Skills

Composition, color

Visual storytelling and concept
development

Strong communication and
collaboration

Organizational and time
management skills

Artist Statement

My approach to photography is deeply rooted in dedication and responsibility — it is not just my profession,
but a way of life. Through my work, I strive to go beyond surface beauty and invite the viewer to feel the
image rather than simply see it. I often begin with collaborative discussions, mood boards, and team
concepts, yet I always leave space for intuition and experimentation.
My inspiration comes from everyday life, the history of art, classical music, and cinema — particularly the
visual language of Stanley Kubrick. I am equally drawn to exploring new techniques, working with film
photography, and practices such as yoga and art therapy, which help me connect more profoundly with
the creative process. For me, photography is a language of imagery and atmosphere, a way to tell stories
that resonate on both personal and universal levels.