Hi, I’m Helen Vechurko, a Lisbon-based image-maker who helps brands tell their stories through photography, video, and design. I build and license creative IP, develop comedy characters across platforms, and craft custom content for entrepreneurs and experts. Since opening my Lisbon photography studio in 2020, I’ve collaborated with teams across Ukraine and Portugal to deliver visual storytelling from concept to post-production. I love turning ideas into visual experiences that connect with audiences.…

Helen Vechurko

Hi, I’m Helen Vechurko, a Lisbon-based image-maker who helps brands tell their stories through photography, video, and design. I build and license creative IP, develop comedy characters across platforms, and craft custom content for entrepreneurs and experts. Since opening my Lisbon photography studio in 2020, I’ve collaborated with teams across Ukraine and Portugal to deliver visual storytelling from concept to post-production. I love turning ideas into visual experiences that connect with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Helen Vechurko, a Lisbon-based image-maker who helps brands tell their stories through photography, video, and design. I build and license creative IP, develop comedy characters across platforms, and craft custom content for entrepreneurs and experts.

Since opening my Lisbon photography studio in 2020, I’ve collaborated with teams across Ukraine and Portugal to deliver visual storytelling from concept to post-production. I love turning ideas into visual experiences that connect with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Diaries by HelenV, creative studio
October 10, 2025 - Present
Producing and licensing creative IP; Developing a comedy character across various platforms and content formats; Custom content for brands and experts
Independent image-maker at Independent image-maker
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2025
Content creation for brands and entrepreneurs. Content strategy, art direction, scripts, and concept development. In 2020 opened a photography studio in Lisbon. Post-production: video editing, photo retouching
Co-founder at Beat
August 8, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Co-founded acting studio Beat; Developed the concept and launched the project; Managed amateur theater and acting trainings for business; Implemented studio philosophy: 'Everyone is talented. We help to find and develop your strength' with inclusive entry and rapid progression
PR-manager at Disney Channel Ukraine
July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Developed ideas for media publications aligned with editorial content; Managed collaborations with celebrities and influencers; Initiated special projects and managed media communications for launches; Reported results to offices in the UK and Czechia
Head of PR at Hector Jimenez-Bravo
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Developed strategy and managed creation of communication materials; Managed paid partnerships and collaborations; Led culinary magazine production and master-classes for media and partners
Shooting producer (Freelancer) at Freelance, Kyiv
October 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Concepts development and art direction; Crew management, casting and location search; Ensured on-time delivery within budget
Producer of photo sessions at Edipresse Ukraine, Viva! Ukraine magazine
June 1, 2010 - October 1, 2012
Developed editorial photoshoots; Managed production for photo sessions in Kyiv
Journalist (Fashion & Beauty) at Weekly.ua lifestyle magazine
February 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011
Wrote interviews, trends coverage, and fashion/beauty materials; Collaborated with marketing to implement paid promotions
Fashion Editor at Telegraaf Media Group
July 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Developed fashion editorials; Styled and produced shoots; Managed editorial content
Fashion Editor at Glance
June 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Developed concepts for fashion editorials; Managed in-house team for fashion stories with celebrities and trends
Fashion Editor at Liubimaya
June 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Developed fashion/editorial content and managed shoots
Independent image-maker at Lisbon, Kiev
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2025
Content creation for brands and entrepreneurs. Content strategy, art direction, scripts, and concept development. In 2020 opened a photography studio in Lisbon. Post-production: video editing, photo retouching
Freelance, shooting producer at Kiev
October 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Concepts development and art direction; Crew management, casting and location search; Keeping product on time and within budget
Fashion and beauty journalist at Weekly.ua
February 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011
Wrote interviews, trends coverage, and other fashion and beauty-related materials; Collaborated with marketing and sales team to organically implement paid promotions
Fashion editor at "Glance" celebrity magazine and Liubimaya
June 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Developed concepts of fashion editorials; Styled and produced photography sessions; Growth of the section and leadership of in-house team
Founder at Diaries by HelenV (creative studio)
October 10, 2025 - Present
Producing and licensing creative IP; Developing a comedy character across various platforms and content formats; Custom content for brands and experts.
Content reviewer at Tech Firefly (Google discovery ads via Tech Firefly)
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Reviewing discovery ads according to company guidelines; Working with Ukrainian, Russian and English assets.
Independent image-maker at Independent image-maker (Lisbon, Kiev)
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2025
Content creation for brands and entrepreneurs. Content strategy, art direction, scripts, and concept development. In 2020 opened a photography studio in Lisbon. Post-production: video editing, photo retouching.
Co-founder at Beat (Acting Studio), Kiev
August 8, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Co-founded acting studio Beat; managed amateur theater and acting trainings for business; developed communication strategy and philosophy of the studio. “Everyone is talented. We help to find and develop your strength.” There were no auditions; first performances attracted an audience of 100+.
PR-manager at Disney Channel Ukraine, Kiev
July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
Developed ideas for media publications and editorial content; Managed collaborations with celebrities and influencers; Initiated special projects; Reported results to British and Czech offices.
Shooting Producer (Freelance) at Freelance, Kiev
October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Concepts development and art direction; Crew management, casting and location search; Keeping product on time and within budget.
Fashion and beauty journalist at Weekly.ua lifestyle magazine
February 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011
Wrote interviews, trends coverage, and other fashion and beauty-related materials. Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to organically implement paid promotions.
Fashion Editor at "Glance" celebrity magazine and Liubimaya lifestyle magazine
June 1, 2007 - January 31, 2009
Developed creative concepts of fashion editorials; Styled and produced photography sessions; Improved the Style rubric. In one year became the senior fashion editor and managed the in-house team of editor, stylist, photographers and freelance contributors.
Co-founder at Beat, acting studio
August 8, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Co-founded acting studio Beat; managed amateur theater and acting trainings for business; developed and implemented communication strategy and philosophy of the studio. “Everyone is talented. We help to find and develop your strength”; no auditions, open to all levels; first performances gained positive reviews and attracted audiences over 100
Shooting Producer (Freelance) at Freelance
October 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Concepts development and art direction; crew management, casting and location search; keeping product on time and within budget
PR/Editorial roles at "Glance" celebrity magazine and "Liubimaya" lifestyle magazine
June 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Fashion editor; developed fashion editorials, styled shoots; led in-house team; contributions to fashion coverage

Education

Master's degree at Kiev National University of Technology and Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Course at The Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Master's degree in Fashion Design at Kiev National University of Technology and Design
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Program at The Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Master degree in Fashion Design at Kiev National University of Technology and Design
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Course of study in Theatre, Cinema and Television at The Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Master degree in Fashion Design at Kiev National University of Technology and Design
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Additional study program at The Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet
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