I’m a photographer and retoucher with over five years of experience working with portraits, events, studio projects and food content. I enjoy working with both natural and studio light, as each creates its own atmosphere and opens different creative possibilities. Since moving to the Netherlands, I’ve been actively looking for new projects and collaborations while also taking part in local community life. In recent months, I’ve been volunteering at various creative and social events and organizations — from city festivals and cultural activities to charity initiatives and sports events. This experience helps me stay confident in dynamic environments, adapt quickly, collaborate with diverse teams and capture genuine, spontaneous moments. I continue developing my skills through courses and workshops, experimenting with new styles, and I’m open to projects across the Netherlands — portrait photography, events, commercial shoots and visual content for brands.

Maryna Volkova

I’m a photographer and retoucher with over five years of experience working with portraits, events, studio projects and food content. I enjoy working with both natural and studio light, as each creates its own atmosphere and opens different creative possibilities. Since moving to the Netherlands, I’ve been actively looking for new projects and collaborations while also taking part in local community life. In recent months, I’ve been volunteering at various creative and social events and organizations — from city festivals and cultural activities to charity initiatives and sports events. This experience helps me stay confident in dynamic environments, adapt quickly, collaborate with diverse teams and capture genuine, spontaneous moments. I continue developing my skills through courses and workshops, experimenting with new styles, and I’m open to projects across the Netherlands — portrait photography, events, commercial shoots and visual content for brands.

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I’m a photographer and retoucher with over five years of experience working with portraits, events, studio projects and food content. I enjoy working with both natural and studio light, as each creates its own atmosphere and opens different creative possibilities. Since moving to the Netherlands, I’ve been actively looking for new projects and collaborations while also taking part in local community life. In recent months, I’ve been volunteering at various creative and social events and organizations — from city festivals and cultural activities to charity initiatives and sports events.

This experience helps me stay confident in dynamic environments, adapt quickly, collaborate with diverse teams and capture genuine, spontaneous moments. I continue developing my skills through courses and workshops, experimenting with new styles, and I’m open to projects across the Netherlands — portrait photography, events, commercial shoots and visual content for brands.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Photographer & Retoucher (Self-employed) at Independent / Self-employed
October 1, 2021 - Present
Independent photographer and retoucher creating visual content for private clients, brands and events. Main responsibilities include portrait, studio and themed photography; working with natural and studio light; event and reportage photography; food photography; basic video work; full post-production workflow and delivery of final materials to clients.
Civil Engineer at RUE Belgiprovodkhhoz
July 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Development of project documentation; Preparation of technical documentation, drawings, schemes, layouts; Obtaining necessary approvals; Maintaining reports on the work done.
Senior Administrator of Trampoline Centre at OOO 'Z Kidz'
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Personnel management; Organisation of entertainment events; Communication with visitors; conflict resolution; working with cash registers; communication with suppliers; maintaining social networks: facebook, instagram.
Crew Member at McDonald's
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Preparing the restaurant for opening, ensuring all work areas were ready; providing customer service; preparing food and monitoring product quality; maintaining cleanliness and safety standards; operating the cash register and handling basic financial transactions; coordinating with team members during high-pressure periods.
Photographer & Retoucher at Self-employed
October 1, 2021 - Present
Independent photographer and retoucher creating visual content for private clients, brands and events. Specializes in portrait, studio and themed photography; works with natural and studio light; covers event and reportage photography (sports, city events, school events, conferences) and food visuals; performs basic video work and handles full post-production workflow and client delivery.
Civil Engineer at RUE Belgiprovodkhoz
July 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Development of project documentation; preparation of technical documentation, drawings, schemes, layouts; obtaining necessary approvals; maintaining reports on the work done.
Senior administrator of trampoline centre at OOO "Zkidz"
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Personnel management; search for partners, organisation of entertainment events; communication with visitors, conflict resolution; working with cash registers; communication with suppliers; maintaining social networks: Facebook, Instagram.
Self-employed Photographer & Retoucher at Self-employed / Independent
October 1, 2021 - Present
Portrait, studio and themed photography; natural and studio light; event and reportage photography; food photography; basic video work; full post-production workflow and delivery of final materials to clients.
Senior Administrator of Trampoline Centre at OOO 'Zkidz'
January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Personnel management; search for partners, organisation of entertainment events; communication with visitors, conflict resolution; working with cash registers; communication with suppliers; maintaining social networks: Facebook, Instagram.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hydraulic Engineering at Belarusian National Technical University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019
Outdoor Master Class at Sergey Spirin (Kazakhstan) - Art Photography
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Photoshop & Professional Retouching at Alexander Borisov’s Courses
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Photography and Retouching Basics at Holycam Courses
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Professional Modeling Course at ART Models Agency & School
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Hydraulic Engineering at Belarusian National Technical University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Hydraulic Engineering at Belarusian National Technical University
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2019
Professional Modeling Course at ART Models Agency & School
December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Outdoor Master Class in Art Photography at Outdoor Master Class by Sergey Spirin (Kazakhstan)
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Photoshop & Professional Retouching at Alexander Borisov’s Courses
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Photography and Retouching Basics at Holycam Courses
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020

Qualifications

Outdoor Master Class by Sergey Spirin (Kazakhstan) Art Photography
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Alexander Borisov’s Courses Photoshop & Professional Retouching
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Holycam Courses Photography and Retouching Basics
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
ART Models Agency & School Professional Modeling Course
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality