From her maternal Kazakh heritage,
Dolgorukova was imbued by the vast, sun-
kissed steppes and deep, dark pine forests.
Dolgorukova’s picturesque upbringing infused
her spirit with fresh air, playful wildlife and
a joy of simple things, lending a refreshing
vibrancy to her present-day perspective. Her
aptitude for noticing the fine details of life’s
moments, and her instinct to look for them, has
assisted her greatly in her artistic expression:
“I have always been interested in art. I
wanted to express my thoughts and ideas.
At first, I drew pictures, and then I played
the piano and guitar. Then I realized that
photography resonated more strongly with
me than music. For me, it is less interesting
to create a moment on the canvas than
it is to inspire your idea in a photoshoot
- cooperating and working with other
people to share their own feelings and life,”
Dolgorukova shares.
With the utmost sensitivity and sincerity, she
aims to capture not just the superficial charm of
her models, but the person within as well. Taking
her desire to relate to her models to an even
higher level, Dolgorukova completed modeling
school herself, which gave her the experience of
knowing what it’s like to stand under the lights
and in her models’ shoes. Now as a photographer,
she works with several different modelling
agencies, but always with the fundamental belief
that beauty comes from within:
A few sources of inspiration:
Salvador Dalí
Vincent van Gogh
J.M.W. Turner
Mikhail Vrubel
Arkhip Kuindzhi
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