Hi, I'm Andriy Giryak, an experienced photographer with 18 years in the industry. I specialize in capturing clean, balanced imagery with precise lighting and a keen eye for detail. I take pride in high-end photo retouching and color correction, delivering consistent quality across a range of visual styles. Currently based in Glasgow, I volunteer as a photographer most recently, collaborating with teams on commercial product photography and honing my skills further. I'm passionate about contributing my expertise to teams that value perfection and visual clarity.

Andriy Giryak

Hi, I'm Andriy Giryak, an experienced photographer with 18 years in the industry. I specialize in capturing clean, balanced imagery with precise lighting and a keen eye for detail. I take pride in high-end photo retouching and color correction, delivering consistent quality across a range of visual styles. Currently based in Glasgow, I volunteer as a photographer most recently, collaborating with teams on commercial product photography and honing my skills further. I'm passionate about contributing my expertise to teams that value perfection and visual clarity.

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Hi, I’m Andriy Giryak, an experienced photographer with 18 years in the industry. I specialize in capturing clean, balanced imagery with precise lighting and a keen eye for detail. I take pride in high-end photo retouching and color correction, delivering consistent quality across a range of visual styles.

Currently based in Glasgow, I volunteer as a photographer most recently, collaborating with teams on commercial product photography and honing my skills further. I’m passionate about contributing my expertise to teams that value perfection and visual clarity.

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Experience Level

Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Private Studio
September 1, 2022 - July 19, 2025
Delivered full-cycle photography services for weddings, portraits, fashion, and commercial projects. Planned, executed, and edited over 1,000 photo sessions with a focus on technical precision and aesthetic balance. Specialized in high-end retouching and colour correction, developing a personal editing style known for clarity and precision. Provided full artistic direction for private and commercial clients. Mentored and trained over 5 junior photographers.
Volunteer Photographer at Merry-go-round
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated weekly with the team to photograph baby products, clothing, and accessories for the company’s website. Managed lighting, composition, and editing to deliver clean, brand-consistent product images. Produced hundreds of product images optimised for web use, including full post-production with colour correction and retouching. Worked within a small team in a creative, supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience with commercial photography in the UK.
Freelance Photographer at Private Studio
September 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Delivered full-cycle photography services for weddings, portraits, fashion, and commercial projects. Planned, executed, and edited over 1,000 photo sessions with a focus on technical precision and aesthetic balance. Specialized in high-end retouching and colour correction, developing a personal editing style known for clarity and precision. Provided full artistic direction for private and commercial clients. Mentored and trained over 5 junior photographers.
Volunteer Photographer at Merry-go-round
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated weekly with the team to photograph baby products, clothing, and accessories for the website. Managed lighting, composition, and editing to deliver clean, brand-consistent product images. Produced hundreds of product images optimized for web use, including full post-production with colour correction and retouching. Worked within a small team in a creative, supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience with commercial photography in the UK.
Freelance Photographer at Private Studio
September 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Delivered full-cycle photography services for weddings, portraits, fashion, and commercial projects. Planned, executed, and edited over 1,000 photo sessions with a focus on technical precision and aesthetic balance. Specialised in high-end retouching and colour correction, developing a personal editing style known for clarity and precision. Provided full artistic direction for private and commercial clients. Mentored and trained over 5 junior photographers.
Volunteer Photographer at Merry-go-round
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated weekly with the team to photograph baby products, clothing, and accessories for the company’s website. Managed lighting, composition, and editing to deliver clean, brand-consistent product images. Produced hundreds of product images optimised for web use, including full post-production with colour correction and retouching. Worked within a small team in a creative, supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience with commercial photography in the UK.

Education

Diploma at Lviv College of Decorative & Applied Arts (I. Trush), Ukraine
January 1, 1998 - June 1, 1998
Diploma Art and Design at Lviv College of Decorative & Applied Arts (I. Trush), Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1998
HNC (Higher National Certificate) Photography at City of Glasgow College, Scotland
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Diploma Art and Design at Lviv College of Decorative & Applied Arts (I. Trush), Ukraine
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1998
HNC (Higher National Certificate) Photography at City of Glasgow College, Scotland
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Photography
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Photo Editing & Retouching
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Color Correction
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Studio & Natural Lighting
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Creative Direction
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Image Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Attention to Detail
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Education