Svetlana Korneliuk, Photographer, Artist Statement
Contact Information:
Phone: +7 922 617 7137
- Email: skorneliuk@gmail.com; Website: skorneliuk.com; — Portfolio: skorneliuk.com/ru/portfolio
Artist Statement
With over a decade behind the lens, my passion lies in creating timeless, evocative imagery. While I have a deep appreciation for travel and landscape photography, my primary focus is on portraiture, with a dedicated pursuit of Fine Art photography.
For me, Fine Art is not about documenting reality, but about expressing a personal vision and artistic sensibility. My work in this genre is a dialogue with the great masters of painting, cinema, and photography, both past and present. I strive to create photographs that are not just seen, but felt—each one a unique piece of art that tells a story and reveals the soul of the subject.
Professional Affiliations & Accolades
- 2025 — Present: Virtuoso of the International Association of Photo Artists (IAAP)
- 2025: Artist-Painter title awarded by the International Association of Photo Artists (IAAP)
- Member of the Art Portrait Photographers Association (International)
- 2024 — Present: Candidate Member of the “Eurasia” Photographers Association
Awards & Recognitions
- IAAP Silver Medal — “Stolen Moments” Competition, Birmenstorfer Fotoclub (Birmensdorf, Switzerland)
- IAAP Bronze Medal — “Stories in Frames” Competition, OUT OF CONCEPT (Belgrade, Serbia)
- Honorable Mentions in various international competitions under the auspices of FIAP and IAAP
Exhibitions
- Participant in international group exhibitions (2022-2024)
- 2022: “REFLECTION” International Exhibition of Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, and Photography (Vernissage)
Rankings & Publications
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35 Awards (2023-2024):
- Top 10 Photographers in Ekaterinburg
- Top 35 in “Staged Photography”
- Top 35 & Top 100 in “Daily Life (Life of People)”
- Top 100 in “Architecture”
- Top 150 Photographers in Russia
- Top 200 in “Male Portrait”
- Featured in: Vogue, TOP Posters Kids (NY), Hollyway Magazine, Dehazed Magazine
Education & Professional Development
- 2025: “Renaissance” Masterclass | Fine Art School of Modern Photography
- 2025: “Artistic Portraiture” Masterclass | Elina Garipova
- 2025: “Complex Lighting” Masterclass | Daria Komarova
- 2024: “Fine Art Post-Processing” Course | Anna Krauklis School
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2023:
- “Fine Art Portraiture” Professional Course (Pro Level)
- “Photographing like Jan Vermeer” Masterclass | Anna Krauklis School (Certificate of Excellence, ranked in the top 10)
- 2022: Adobe LightRoom & Adobe Photoshop Courses | Daria Bulavina
- 2021: “Light & Emotions” Author’s Course | Elena Shumilova
- 2020: “Secrets of Professional Retouching” Course | Evgeny Kartashov
Skills & Expertise
- Artistic Vision: Conceptualization and execution of Fine Art photographic stories.
- Technical Mastery: Profound understanding of portrait photography, composition, and complex lighting.
- Genre Proficiency: Specializing in Fine Art, child, and family portraiture.
- Post-Processing: Expert retouching and image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop and LightRoom to achieve a distinct painterly aesthetic.
- Continuous Learning: Committed to ongoing education and evolving my craft.
Artistic Interests
- Exploring the interplay of light, shadow, and color to create dramatic and emotional depth.
- Developing new forms and methods of visual storytelling.
- Drawing inspiration from art history and cinema to inform contemporary photographic practice.