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I’m Ivan Riapov, a commercial photographer and audiovisual artist based between Riga and Prague. I work across studio, product, portrait, hospitality, and still-life photography—planning full-cycle productions, shaping light and composition, and delivering consistent results through advanced post-production. I also bring cinematography skills from directing of photography work on a short film, and my BA thesis explored AI-assisted photography and post-production. Whether I’m producing interior and hospitality imagery or supporting brand standards for Airbnb properties, I focus on visual consistency, materials and colour accuracy, and strong collaboration with creative teams. I also have a solid background in AI-powered video production, working with tools such a Kling, Seedance, Flux, Veo2/3, NanoBanana, GPTImage, DALL-E, Midjourney and many more. Comfortably working with digital assets, creating AI generated characters, lifestyle content, short form videos and promotional ads.…I’m Ivan Riapov, a commercial photographer and audiovisual artist based between Riga and Prague. I work across studio, product, portrait, hospitality, and still-life photography—planning full-cycle productions, shaping light and composition, and delivering consistent results through advanced post-production. I also bring cinematography skills from directing of photography work on a short film, and my BA thesis explored AI-assisted photography and post-production. Whether I’m producing interior and hospitality imagery or supporting brand standards for Airbnb properties, I focus on visual consistency, materials and colour accuracy, and strong collaboration with creative teams. I also have a solid background in AI-powered video production, working with tools such a Kling, Seedance, Flux, Veo2/3, NanoBanana, GPTImage, DALL-E, Midjourney and many more. Comfortably working with digital assets, creating AI generated characters, lifestyle content, short form videos and promotional ads.

Ivan Riapov

Photographer, Director of Photography, Film Director, +4

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I’m Ivan Riapov, a commercial photographer and audiovisual artist based between Riga and Prague. I work across studio, product, portrait, hospitality, and still-life photography—planning full-cycle productions, shaping light and composition, and delivering consistent results through advanced post-production. I also bring cinematography skills from directing of photography work on a short film, and my BA thesis explored AI-assisted photography and post-production. Whether I’m producing interior and hospitality imagery or supporting brand standards for Airbnb properties, I focus on visual consistency, materials and colour accuracy, and strong collaboration with creative teams. I also have a solid background in AI-powered video production, working with tools such a Kling, Seedance, Flux, Veo2/3, NanoBanana, GPTImage, DALL-E, Midjourney and many more. Comfortably working with digital assets, creating AI generated characters, lifestyle content, short form videos and promotional ads.…I’m Ivan Riapov, a commercial photographer and audiovisual artist based between Riga and Prague. I work across studio, product, portrait, hospitality, and still-life photography—planning full-cycle productions, shaping light and composition, and delivering consistent results through advanced post-production. I also bring cinematography skills from directing of photography work on a short film, and my BA thesis explored AI-assisted photography and post-production. Whether I’m producing interior and hospitality imagery or supporting brand standards for Airbnb properties, I focus on visual consistency, materials and colour accuracy, and strong collaboration with creative teams. I also have a solid background in AI-powered video production, working with tools such a Kling, Seedance, Flux, Veo2/3, NanoBanana, GPTImage, DALL-E, Midjourney and many more. Comfortably working with digital assets, creating AI generated characters, lifestyle content, short form videos and promotional ads.

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I’m Ivan Riapov, a commercial photographer and audiovisual artist based between Riga and Prague. I work across studio, product, portrait, hospitality, and still-life photography—planning full-cycle productions, shaping light and composition, and delivering consistent results through advanced post-production.

I also bring cinematography skills from directing of photography work on a short film, and my BA thesis explored AI-assisted photography and post-production. Whether I’m producing interior and hospitality imagery or supporting brand standards for Airbnb properties, I focus on visual consistency, materials and colour accuracy, and strong collaboration with creative teams. I also have a solid background in AI-powered video production, working with tools such a Kling, Seedance, Flux, Veo2/3, NanoBanana, GPTImage, DALL-E, Midjourney and many more. Comfortably working with digital assets, creating AI generated characters, lifestyle content, short form videos and promotional ads.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Intermediate

Czech

Advanced

Latvian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Photography at University Production — “When the Day Breaks”

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Collaborated with the director on the film’s visual concept, atmosphere, composition, and color direction. Operated the camera and translated the intended visual approach into a coherent sequence of images. Took part in shot planning, location preparation, and coordination of the production process, supporting organization of visual and technical requirements within a small crew.

Director of Photography — “When the Day Breaks” at University Production (Prague)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Collaborated on the film’s visual concept, atmosphere, composition, and colour direction. Operated the camera and translated the intended visual approach into a coherent sequence of images. Took part in shot planning, location preparation, and production coordination within a small team, helping organise both the visual and technical requirements of the shoot.

Director of Photography (DOP) at University Production — “When the Day Breaks”

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Collaborated on the film’s visual concept, atmosphere, composition, and color direction. Operated the camera and translated the intended visual approach into a coherent sequence of images. Supported shot planning, location preparation, and production coordination within a small university team.

Interior, Architectural & Hospitality Photographer at Self-employed

January 1, 2022 - Present

Handled complete visual production processes including planning, location preparation, lighting, shooting, post-production, and client communication. Completed 100+ projects for interior designers, hospitality brands, real estate, architectural, and commercial clients. Used natural and artificial light, exposure blending, advanced masking, reflection control, compositing, and precise color grading to deliver consistent results across varied environments.

Freelance Commercial, Studio & Portrait Photographer at Self-employed

January 1, 2022 - Present

Managed end-to-end commercial photography productions from creative planning and set preparation through shooting, image selection, retouching, and final delivery. Produced studio, product, portrait, fashion, and hospitality photography for creative clients and commercial projects. Worked with professional studio lighting and controlled setups (flash synchronization, flags, reflectors) to shape form, texture, color, and material details. Utilized both hybrid digital and analog workflows, including vintage lenses and medium-format film cameras, plus experimental image-making techniques.

Contract Photographer — Airbnb at Airbnb

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Produced photography for short-term rental properties according to global visual standards and brand guidelines. Managed client communication and maintained consistent image quality across assignments.

Contract Photographer at Airbnb

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Independent Interior, Architectural & Hospitality Photographer at Self-employed

January 1, 2022 - Present

Handled complete visual production processes including planning, location preparation, lighting, shooting, post-production, and client communication. Completed 100+ interior and hospitality projects for designers, hospitality brands, real estate, architectural, and commercial clients. Used natural and artificial light, exposure blending, advanced masking, reflection control, compositing, and precise color grading to deliver consistent results.

Freelance Commercial, Studio & Portrait Photographer at Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Managed full-cycle commercial photography productions—from creative planning and set preparation to shooting, image selection, retouching, and final delivery. Produced studio, product, portrait, fashion, and hospitality photography. Worked with professional lighting and controlled setups (flash synchronization, reflectors, flags) and also handled equipment preparation, lighting setup, client communication, and coordination for both studio and location shoots.

Freelance Photo Editor at Remote

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Performed advanced commercial retouching and image manipulation, including multi-exposure blending and color grading for automotive and architectural visual assets.