artistic vigilante volume 1,issue 2 ''WHAT BOX?''

VIGILANTE
“WHAT
BOX?”
MEET OUR DISCOVERED
PHOTOGRAPHERS.

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CONTENT
ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHER
SOCIAL MEDIA/ INSTAGRAMLINK
1. EKATERINA SIGAT............................................................................................ @Ekaterinav16_artphoto
2. INFERNAL VOID................................................................................................ @Infernalvoid
3. JENNIFERSTARKZ.............................................................................................. @jenniferstarkz
4. MISSRUBYDARLIN............................................................................................... @missrubydarlin
5. VERONICA BALDASSARI............................................................................... @veronica_baldassari_
6. EAU FEMME.................................................................................................... @eaufemme
7. STUDIOPHOTOSRAVEN.................................................................................. @studiophotosraven
8. HANNER WIMMER......................................................................................... @lilithseye
9. STAVROS MOSCHOPOULOS............................................................................ @stavrosartphotos
10. AISTUDIOS...................................................................................................... @aistudios
11. ADRIENNE GUINN........................................................................................ @vital_image_
12. LOSGIDDY.......................................................................................................... @Losgiddy
13. KUNTALINI........................................................................................................ @ c.u.n.t.a.l.i.n.i
14. FABI CASCO.......................................................................................................... @fabicascofotos
15. BERND.................................................................................................................. @ byesphotography
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16. JOANNA CLAIRE............................................................................................... @photographybyjoannaclaire
17. GALINA............................................................................................................... @galina.zabruskova
20. DAWNDRA................................................................................................... @dawndraphoto
21. ANNA DZIBUTI............................................................................................................ @photo_annadzibuti
22. GREG MILES .......................................................................................................... @gregmilesphotography

EKATERINA

SIGAT

ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is your full name
and how long have you been shooting for?
EKATERINA – My name is Ekaterina Sigat and I
am a photographer from Russia. I live in Yekaterinburg.
I have been engaged in photography for about
two years. The last year of my work I spent shooting
in one genre – staged fairy-tale shooting (art photo
shoot). The first year of my work, I tried myself in
different genres of photography, from family photo
shoot to landscape photography. I was looking for
a genre of shooting that would inspire me to work
and reveal my fantasies. I do not regret that I chose
a difficult genre for my work, because the process
of creating such a photo shoot is a very interesting
process, starting from the preparation of the image
and ending with the work in Photoshop.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is it like being a
female photographer in Russia?
EKATERINA – Now in Russia there are many great
women photographers. I believe that the main
advantage of a female photographer is that only a
woman can convey feelings and capture the emotions
of a female model. Although I know the wonderful
work of photographers, men. Being a female
photographer is great. I mostly only photograph
girls and women. My main mission is to capture the
model in an unusual way. Why? Because everyone
has everyday pictures. I would like to do out of the
ordinary girls and women the heroes of fairy tales,
princesses, and aristocratic women. It is at these
moments that I begin to feel happy, because I give
magic and turn people into those who they are not
in life.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are the advantages
of being the Russian landscape and scenery to you as
a photographer?
EKATERINA – I love the landscapes of Russia:
dense forests, fields, ponds. The nature of Russia is
beautiful and is a great inspiration for photography,
especially for photo shoots in the style of “Russian
fairy tales”. I love to take pictures in autumn and
winter. At these times of the year, nature becomes
truly magical and you want to create with it. I take
pictures only in nature. I don’t like taking pictures in
photo studios and rooms. It is boring. If you look at
my work, they are all made in nature. As a rule, for
each idea of shooting, I select the location to have a
general idea of the image. Not only should the mod-
-el stand out, but also the location. Interesting
locations surround us everywhere; you just look
around and see it!
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How did you get into
photography and are you a full time photographer?
If not what are your other professions?
EKATERINA – I got into photos by accident. I got
a camera for my birthday. At first, I took pictures
of everything that surrounded me, but it was a
very simple picture without the effect of “wow”.
I wanted to see not just a picture, but something
more and I began to study everything related to
photography. Over time, I realized that photography,
as a hobby, I really like. Now my main activity
is photography. I work as a photographer. I have a
free schedule. In a week, I go to the shooting 2-3
times, the rest of the time I work at home, retouch
photos, or create images for my next shoot.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What inspires you to
shoot the kind of images you shoot?
EKATERINA – For myself, I have identified the
following basic mechanisms for inspiration and
search for ideas: cinema (the study of light and
color, composition, emotions, images and idea),
books (the main advantage – we can imagine the
image in the head), music (mainly for my images
relevant Russian folk music and music of famous
classics), the work of other photographers, fine
arts (the study of paintings by artists), nature and
travel, dress, decoration or props. All this inspires
me to be creative.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How much do you
make from photography and what does it cost to
shoot with you?
EKATERINA – So far, I am only at the beginning
of this career, but I make more money than
enough to live on. Often I spend shooting on TFP
conditions. In addition, I hold Commercial shoots.
Prices for them are not fixed and vary from the
image that the customer wants.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Are you looking to be
known on a global level or is Russia fine for you
and what are the things you are putting in place to
make sure your works are seen and recognized on
a larger platform?

EKATERINA – Definitely yes. I would like to become a
famous photographer not only in Russia, but also in other
countries. To become a famous photographer I started to
travel around Russia, photographed in several major cities. I
also plan to create my own website, which will contain all the
information about my works and me. I dream that I was invited
to hold a master class in photography or invited to shoot in
another country. I also plan to publish my works in Internet
and magazines.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are the things you will tell
anyone who wants to go into photography and be like you?
EKATERINA – The most important thing is to practice a lot
in photography. I advise you to constantly take pictures at 4-5
times a month. Need to read literature on photography. I also
recommend to studying the work of other photographers,
view video materials on photos and photo retouching.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Where can models and people who
want to work with you reach you on?
EKATERINA – Models and all interested people can contact
me by writing to me in Instagram – ekaterinavl6_artfoto
(Ekaterina Sigat in search), or you can write to me by e-mail
ekaterinagitar@yandex.ru . Soon I plan to create my personal
website.

INFERNAL VOID

JENNIFER
STARKZ
‘‘The Ultimate Super
‘‘Mom-del’’

Artistic Vigilante met up with beautifully tatted up
professional model jennifer starkz for a quick interview.
Here is a small peak into her world.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is your full name and
how long have you been Modelling for?
JENNIFER – My name is Jennifer Starkz. I have been
modeling for 8 years.
Artistic Vigilante – Give us a little story about your
background in general.
JENNIFER – I am mother of 3 wonderful boys. I’ve been
doing hair for 19 years which is my profession Aside
from both of those my hobby is photography. I simultaneously
do all 3. Love staying busy and focused on my
work and family. I was born in Puerto Rico but raised in
Elizabeth N.J.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Do you have a particular
genre of modelling/photography that you are tilted
towards?
JENNIFER – I started off doing alternative shoots.
Mostly because i wanted to find what fits me best. I tried
street, beauty, sexy, lingerie, car shoots and editorial.
And what intrigues me the most is Editorial. I love high
fashion shoots. The poses, the clothes, the hair, the looks.
I love the style and confidence you must bring to get
amazing shots.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are the positive sides to
being a model in New Jersey?
JENNIFER – The positive is being yourself. The freedom
to pose how you want to, express your facial expressions
how you want. The confidence it brings to your self
esteem. It’s the most wonderful feeling in the world i
wouldn’t trade it for anything.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Are you a full time model or
you have a job asides modelling? how do you find the
time to model?
JENNIFER –I would say a part time model. I have a full
time job. My profession is “Braider” been doing hair for
19 years. I squeeze in time for modeling as much as i
can. I over work myself because this is what I love to do.
There should never be excuses when you have goals your
trying to met. I always find the time no matter how tired
I am.
the modelling business, what would you
attribute your growth and success to? as a
mother of three it must be very hard to combine
motherhood, work and modelling. What
is the trick? How do you do it?
JENNIFER – Its immensely hard. Aside from
modeling, working at the barbershop, doing
photography as a hobby i also do Background
acting. I’ve been in television shows, movies,
video shoots, etc. All 3 of my kids also do
background acting. I find the time because i
don’t sit here wishing i could do things, i don’t
ask for handouts, I’m not lazy,and I love being
busy. I stress myself out and i get over worked
i get tired but i never stop. I rather stress
about being so busy than be depressed sitting
at home doing nothing. I feel very blessed that
i have the drive that i do. I am an example of
a mother of 3 that can do all of that and still
do my motherly duties at home, still have my
children in sports, still have a fun life, take
care of a household on my own, and do anything
else in life i want to do.
There is always time. I share the same 24
hours that any human being in this world
have. You just have to want it real bad and talk
less and do more.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – On a lighter note
tell us about the tattoos and the story behind
them and how they affect your modelling.
JENNIFER – My tattoos are my art. I am a big
cosmic lover. I love it so much i named my
3rd son Nova & my dog Comet. Ever since I
was younger I wanted to be an Astronaut. I
dreamed of going to outer space. And because
of that I decided to do both my arms galaxy
theme. And from the waist down i have an
underwater theme. I got my 1st tattoo at the
age of 16 and have not stopped. My tattoos
tell stories about me. They describe me. My
tattoos in a sense affect my modeling because
certain projects that are paid require you to
have no tattoos. As well as commercial or certain
TV shows or movies. But there’s a place
for everyone in the entertainment world. And
i’m getting there slowly but surely.
MIRU IM
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are you doing
to make sure you get exposure and remain

JENNIFER – I am
constantly promoting
myself. Always networking,
meeting new
photographers, models,
directors, actors and
actresses. I always ask
tons of questions. I’m
always on the internet
looking for gigs or
reading articles and
how to better myself
in anything that I do.
Social media is a big
part of it but not all of
it. You have to do the
actual work, Always
willing to learn always
staying humble. That
is key no matter how
much you rise and
become successful. you
always stay humble.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE
– Thank you so much
for taking out the time
to share with us. we do
hope that you achieve all
that you set out to and
that you reach out to us
whenever you have new
projects so we can follow
up on your growth as an
artist.
‘‘I am an example
of a
mother of 3
that can do all
of that and still
do my motherly
duties at
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MISS RUBY DARLING

VERONICA BALDASSARI
THE KILLER
QUEEN PROJECT

ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Kindly tell us your full
name and your country of origin
VERONICA – My name is Veronica Baldassari and I
am Italian, I was born in Milan 46 years ago.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How and when did you get
started with photography
VERONICA – My father was a passionate photographer,
I started posing for him when I was little and
then I took my first Polaroid at 10 and I never stopped
taking pictures.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Is photography your full
time or is it a side job?
VERONICA – Yes,it is my full time job
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Let’s talk about your style
of photography style, you seem to take photographs of
mostly women for your works, why is that?
VERONICA – i photograph mainly women because
they have a much more powerful emotional power
than men. I think women have more courage in
showing their feelings and this is an added value to
photos that should not be underestimated.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Your style also seems a bit
sensual and with a lot of sex appeal can you talk a bit
on this?
VERONICA – I think, the woman is always a bit dramatic,
highlighting different types of feelings and situations,
and for this reasons she is very powerful, but
I never forget that even in the worst of situations, the
woman never neglects her sensuality and sex appeal.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Seeing that you are in Italy
with a lot of beautiful landscapes and outdoors, we
would think you would use the outdoors to create but
you mostly shoot in the studio why is that?
VERONICA – In this moment of my life I try to tell a
very static photograph story, where my women are the
protagonists, it is a creative phase with a more studio
approach, but in the future there will be outdoor
settings.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – On a lighter note can you
tell us a bit about your tattoos and how it affects your
interaction with tattoo models?
VERONICA – I have many tattoos on my body
made by very good artists. For me, tattooing is a
form of art like photography, a decoration of the
body without a particular dream, the fact that my
models are tattooed is not a deliberate choice, I have
no prejudices.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Your photo shoots look
properly thought out and planned, from the model
choice to accessories to the general overall mood of
the photos, very well and meticulously executed, tell
us how your planning right up to shooting comes
to life
VERONICA – Each photo is carefully studied and
designed. Each photo tells a story, the title contains
the sense of the photo that gives a free interpretation
to the viewer, nothing is left to chance, I carefully
choose all the accessories, behind each photo
there is a long search to create a very powerful
emotional effect.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What would you say are
your challenges with photography and what are you
doing to try and overcome them?
VERONICA – The big challenge that I intend
to overcome is to go ahead with my idea of ​a
non-commercial photography, which transmits a
message, which is considered art, and which moves
the consciences and emotions of the beholder. This
is why I will continue to work hard, even if there
will be many closed doors I believe that one day
some gallery owner will notice me that I am the
mirror of my photos and will believe in my projects.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What inspired the killer
queen project and can you tell us a bit about it?
VERONICA – killer Queen Project was inspired by
my life experiences … all killer Queen women are
me.
Killer Queens stages the human fragility of women
in sexual choices, in the context of interpersonal
relationships, in the management of emotions
of human relationships in general. I have always
thought that demonstrating your feelings is the
most powerful weapon in the world: pain, despair,
anger, hatred, love, compassion, resentment and joy
is an added value that we underestimate. In all this
I see a powerful woman, who suffers but does not
accept compromises, who goes beyond banality and

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and contentment. Every emotion of strength, positive
or negative as it may be, emotions are like a combustion
that makes my women Powerful, something
that makes them human and nowadays being human
means going against the current, meaning not
adapting to the mass, where everyone they want to
be something they are not, to appear or to look like
something they are not.
My Queens go beyond. Emotions are like fuel that
triggers a spark that makes them powerful and true in
their being, they want to show their strength with feelings
because even if you show that you are afraid, that
you are suffering, this makes us incredibly charming
and super powerful and makes us human in a social
world where everything is artifact and fake.
With provocative illusion I stage the female sexual
identity and the will of her subjects.
I developed my project trying to project my images
beyond the mere aesthetic communication for its own
sake, distorting the common vision of female sexuality
by playing between the dream and the imagination of
the observer.
VERONICA – To young photographers I want
to say to always go against the tide, to always be
themselves because our photos are the mirror of
what we are intimately, I say never to imitate anyone
but to take inspiration from artists that make
us excite and very important to use feelings like
fuel to fuel your talent.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are you doing to
make sure the world sees the beautiful works you
are putting out daily?
VERONICA – I’m investing all of myself, I produce
myself, I study and I never stop growing
artistically, taking inspiration from the greatest
photographers. I believe a lot in my talent, I have
character and I am not afraid of the judgment of
others, i never stop knocking at the doors of those
who can give me a chance like you did.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Thank you for talking
with us. We do hope you continue to with the
momentum you are currently going at.
I want to face the most common prejudices and the
fears that come from it, pushing the observer beyond
the embarrassment and towards the acceptance of the
whole spectrum of female emotional sphere.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Do you have a favorite
image and why?
VERONICA – I love them all, but if I had to choose:
Russian Roulette, Maybe Tomorrow, Dress Code for
your funeral
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – There seems to be a lot of
women emancipation themes in your photography
can you explain a bit more on this?
VERONICA – My women are fluctuating and powerful
They float on a thin line that divides hate and love,
hope and despair, courage and cowardice, disappointment
and satisfaction, respect and contempt … these
women are brave, they are never afraid of being what
they are.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What will you say to young
female photographers who look up to you and want to
follow in your footsteps?

EAU FEMME
BUY SEXY

BUY FUNCTIONAL SWIMWEAR

ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - What is your full name and
how long have you been shooting for?
JULIEN - My name is Julien Tallet, I have always done
photography and it’s been 10 years that I practice it as a
professional.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - How did you get into the
boudoir genre of photography?
JULIEN - My first boudoir shoot was in 2015, a client
joined me to make pictures of artistic nude. It was really
a coincidence, but I liked this theme and I thought I
could master it, well I think
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - How do you get your models
comfortable with you given the fact that your sessions
are pretty intimate and revealing?
JULIEN - A good sense of humour, trust, laughing and
above all mutual respect. We discuss the style of the
session, the poses to do and not to do. I try to direct
them properly during the session.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - How would you describe
working as a photographer in France given the fact
that there are lots of competitions in the photographic
space, what are the challenges you face?
JULIEN - It’s true, there is competition but not all pros
do “boudoir” sessions.
In my city we are 2 photographers so it’s not so bad.
After that, there is unfair competition with some photographers
who breaks the market and / or who works
for free for example for weddings and that hurt us a lot.
I must stand out by offering quality work and listening
to the customer.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - We noticed that you used a
lot of monochrome imagery in your works, why is this?
JULIEN - I have a real passion for black-and-white
photography (I am a big fan of Ansel Adams), I find it
gives an atmosphere, and that the contrast stands out
more than the expressions; whether it’s the face, the
eyes or the body. And this also applies to landscapes,
especially urban ones. I never retouch the models on
the photos, it is only natural.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - Can you explain the process
involved in selecting models for your photoshoots?
JULIEN - I do not select the models; it is
them who select me! I have no criteria of size,
weight, etc ... They see my work and then they
contact me.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - Is photography a
hobby for you or is it a full-time profession
and if it is, how do you make money off the
boudoir genre?
JULIEN - Both, it is a pleasure above all, but
it’s also my job. I do not earn miles and cents
with this kind of pictures; this is not the only
kind I practice. I offer my services via my
website; the persons book sessions online and
then they come to the studio or I move to
their place. I also sometimes sell photo prints
too.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - You seem to use a
one light setup for most of your lighting, can
you explain why this is?
JULIEN - I often use a single flash or continuous
light for boudoir sessions. It brings out
the shapes, a detail and gives an intimate style
to the photo. Working with black and white
photo afterwards, it lightens up the model
even more and reveals some part of the body
or the face.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - Tell us a bit about
your editing process.
JULIEN - I use Lightroom software for
contrast, light and to process black and white
photos. Then I use Photoshop and a graphic
tablet to work a little more on the details of
the picture, to make effects or to work a specific
part. I never touch the skin or the shapes
of the model; I want them to stay natural.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE - Where do you see
your work going in the coming years and
what should we expect from you?
JULIEN - It’s hard to answer, because I do not
know what tomorrow will be. I always have new
project in progress and to come. I still want to
progress, to improve and to learn more and more.
I still hope I can do an exhibition where I can
show my work and share it.

HANNA WIMMER

ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Hanna we’ll get right to it,
you’re an amazing photographer with eyes for details like
none we have ever seen in a while, would you say it was
always a skill or one you honed over the years?
WIMMER -Hard to say, I always had a sense for colors
and shapes and I suppose I apply it to photography in
the same way. In the meantime, I also educated myself
about using colors, composition and other stuff related
to photography so that I finally realized why I did some
things naturally before and I apply my gift in more conscious
way now. One always learns something new and
gradually incorporates it into photography; this is an
inevitable progress.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Just how long have you been
shooting professionally and what is your preferred gear
for shooing?
WIMMER – Currently, I do not feel like a professional
photographer but rather a semi-professional one. I
bought my first SLR camera many years ago as a teenager
taking mostly sightseeing images. After the era of
digital cameras started, I ended up just taking random
snapshots with a cheap compact camera. Two years ago,
shortly before my daughter was born, I bought a new
SLR camera again, this time a digital one, and started
taking photography more seriously. After about half
a year later, I realized that I wanted to shoot portraits
and I began to tend to non-civil subjects in particular.
Therefore, I only took portraits on a more serious level
for about a year and a half. I still use my first digital SLR
camera; it is Canon EOS 77D with two f1.4 Sigma Art
lenses (35 and 50 mm). Two Canon flashes (430 III RT)
and several light modifiers. This is not much, I would
like to upgrade but I think it still may take some time.
I would like to upgrade to mirrorless camera, get f1.2
lenses and buy more flashes.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – We really love the costuming
of most of your photo shoots,so well planned and executed,
we did a little research and found out you make
headgear’s, is this a totally independent business or you
make headgear’s for your photography? Also can you
talk a bit more about your costume selection process?
WIMMER – Costuming is an area I am currently struggling
with, while looking out for other collaborations
with external subjects on rentals etc. I have some basic
costumes of my own and try to complement them from
cheap sources (flea markets, charity shops). I often look
for models who can provide their own suitable clothes
for my projects. I have a couple of my own dancing costumes
including props which can also be partially
used for photography. Sometimes, it is necessary
to invest in more expensive clothes, but I currently
have only about two costumes like this. Regarding
the headgears, I sometimes create headpieces
which are made purely for photography reasons. I
currently collaborate with two amazing ladies for
about a year, one is from Sweden and the other
from UK. They currently provide me with amazing
headdresses and crowns so that I use primarily
this source. I also create small forehead jewellery
under my brand Third EYE Bindis, mostly for
tribal dancers (which is also my hobby), but they
can also be very well used for fantasy shoots and I
have used them for this reason few times as well.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – A lot of fantasy and
cosplay works to be seen from you, can you
explain why this is and possibly mention your
sources of inspiration?
WIMMER – I always look for something interesting
and fantasy and other non-civil topics are just
the answer to this.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Talk us through a little
bit on your editing workflow.
WIMMER – Looking for cheaper but still quality
replacement for Photoshop which now has a rental
payment scheme, I have found and incredible
software called Affinity Photo. I was using Photoshop
many years ago and transition to AP was
very easy and it has professional functions as well
so that I use this program and I am very satisfied.
My workflow is very easy. I develop an image
and first I make some shape alterations if needed.
Then, I am working on an overall image editing
including skin retouching, removing unwanted
objects or altering what necessary. Dodging and
burning and other light related operations follow.
Then I do basic color shading to an image (not using
presets!) and in the last stage I add other color
and light sources usually working with overlays
to get the image the final emotion. I always finish
with sharpening and export.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – As a young photographer
what are the tools and things you are doing
to get discovered and stand out in the already saturated
space of fantasy and fine art photography?

WIMMER – I would like to develop my own style
avoiding falling into a trap of modern editing clichés.
For example, I see much over-retouched skin editing,
or I do not like complete changing nature colors
to blues, magentas, oranges… What is wrong about
green? Or shading everything to blue – brown (orange)
mapping.
So, staying true to oneself is the first point. And, then
some marketing activities, social media, magazines,
competitions, etc… This is really difficult question.
One does not only have to became an amazing artist,
but also has to become an amazing salesman at the
same time.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is your advice for
people who admire your work and want to do what you
are doing?
WIMMER – Please, do not do what I am doing. You
should do what you feel you should be doing. It is as
simple as that.
ROBELLA
ART

THOMAS WOHL

STAVROS MOSCHOPOULOS

AIS STUDIOS

ADRIENNE GUINN

ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How many years have you
been in photography and what are your sources of
inspiration?
ADRIENNE – I’ve had a passion and interest in
photography for over a decade. About 7 years ago I
started working part time mostly doing mini family
shoots. I actually gave up for years because I was not
making enough to sustain myself financially. I missed
it very badly however,over the 2 years I started educating
myself,doing multiple tutorials online and exploring
many different styles of photography and digital
art which lead me to relaunch my career in hopes of
making it a full time job.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – You seem to do a lot of
portrait photography is there any reason why you are
drawn to this genre?
ADRIENNE – I focus mainly on portraiture, It’s where
I feel I do my best work. I have spent over 20 years in
the beauty industry and feel I have a strong ability to
capture people at their truest and most beautiful.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What would you say are the
advantages of being a female photographer in Canada
specifically in British Columbia?
ADRIENNE – In terms of advantages of being a female
photographer in British Columbia, I don’t know
that there are a lot of them , however some women
may feel a little more at ease because I am a woman
myself. I’m pretty down to earth and try my very best
to ensure their comfort and confidence to the best of
my ability.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How do your balance your
photography life with your family life?
ADRIENNE – Balancing family life and photography
is perhaps my biggest challenge. I have a toddler and a
teen and it can be tricky. Most recently I have built a
home studio and office in my garage as to allow me to
work in the evening with less distraction.
ter was the main idea. I googled a lot, and
looked at many many other talented photographers
work.
The photo itself was a composite of many images.
She was actually on a ladder in my garage
in this photo. Spent hours, days in fact manipulating
it in Photoshop until I came up with the
final image. To this day, it is one of my favorite
images of all time.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Kindly explain to us
your preferred gear for shooting and why.
ADRIENNE – Hands down my newest and
favourite piece of equipment is my Nikon Z7.
However it is brand new. I started years ago
with a d90, and then to a Nikon D800. I have
slowly added to my equipment and I’m pretty
selective on what
I invest in. At the end of the day I don’t think I
need much in the way of gear. Just a camera, a
passion for my craft and imagination.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – In 5years time where
do you see your photography and how do you
intend to get to that level?
Adrienne – In 5 years time…. hmmm. My goal
is to be Full Time Accredited Photographer. I
am still only working part time at the moment
as I have another career in the beauty industry.
I’d absolutely love to branch out into the world
of commercial photography. I’d love to meet
and maybe work alongside and learn from some
of my mentors like Sue Bryce, Brooke Shaden,
Joel Grimes, Lara Jade, India Earl and Renee
Robyn… that’s a huge dream of mine I’d love to
see come to fruition.
Thank you for sitting with artistic vigilante
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Could you please explain
in detail your flow of editing using ‘The Anchor’ as a
case study?
ADRIENNE – The Anchor was one of my most
challenging projects. It was actually a collaboration
between my own ideas and that of a model that came
over from the mainland to have me photograph her.

Losgiddy
www.losgiddy.com

MIA MANE
‘‘The Queen Of Dark Art’’

KUNTALINI

FABIANA CASCO

ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is your full name and
how long have you been shooting?
FABIANA CASCO – My name is Fabiana Casco. I
have been a photographer for more than 5 years. Since
I was little I liked to create, paint and design. I studied
Clothing Design and since 2001 I currently have my
own fashion boutique. Being a photographer happened
later. I discovered that photography fascinates
me. I understood that creating and producing images
is easy for me. I did several courses but I learned a
lot more about art direction, lights, poses and composition
practicing in my own studio. Photography
changes the way I see things and connect with the
world. With her I feel that I can make possible dreams,
let them speak for me, expressing my screams and my
silences. I love making portraits to children, babies,
models and people, even objects. With them I feel free
to create stories and characters.
I really enjoy the creative process of my work. I personally
take care of everything, committing myself
to each stage: the idea, the production, the setting of
scenes, the taking and editing. In my images Fine arts,
representations of concepts, music, books, etc., with a
timeless aesthetic with pictorial touches. And in fashion,
news and film, sometimes using film lights and
creating sets. Always telling stories.
FABIANA CASCO – Use a Nikon Full frame
camera with 85 and 105 macro lenses depending
on the type of session. I also like to use wide
angle 24 and 35mm. Use of natural light, studio
flashes and movie lights.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Do you ever get tired
of photographing? What keeps you constantly
focused and grounded?
FABIANA CASCO – Shooting is what keeps me
motivated. Each shot is a challenge and there is
always a lake to improve. When I work for clients
I am more connected to reality. For my personal
works I let my imagination fly.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What would you say
that distinguishes you from any other photographer?
FABIANA CASCO – I think it can be my versatility
to produce images in different areas. In
fashion I am modern. In Fine Arts I am romantic
and pictorial. Very versatile for photographing
children. And I can also mix all this to get unique
images.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What inspires your style of
photography?
FABIANA CASCO – I am very inspired by art, Renaissance
painters, how to use light and shadows to
create unique climates. I am inspired by nature, the
light of dawn or sunset in my favorite times to shoot.
I also find inspiration in the people who photograph,
their gestures, the expression of their gaze, I love the
moment in which people relax and let their movements
flow to be themselves or to get into the character
they are representing. The situations of life, the
experience and especially the feelings.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How much does a photo
shoot with you cost?
FABIANA CASCO – The cost depends on what style I
am going to photograph. Here in South America, due
to the economic crisis, Fashion, Fine Arts, Children.
From $6000 to $50000 Argentine pesos.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is your preferred gear
to shoot with?

BERND SCHIRMER

JOANNA

SELLICK

ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is your full name and
how long have you been shooting for?
JOANNA SELLICK – My name is Joanna Claire Sellick
(Photography by Joanna Claire), and I first picked
up a camera when I was sixteen. I became fascinated
with self-portraits and fantasy photography, but
unfortunately gave it up to go ‘learn to be an adult.’ In
2017, realized I’d made a big mistake & started taking
photos again. I would say I’ve been shooting seriously
for almost 2 years now.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – We noticed that your preferred
camera is the A7R & you proudly have ‘professional
Sony user’ in your biography, can you explain
the attachment to the brand and would you say it is an
integral part of your works?
JOANNA SELLICK – I was super fortunate last year
to have Sony – of all people! – notice my little Instagram.
At the time, I was shooting on a Canon. After
trying out the kit, I decided to invest in the A7R iii
and have never looked back. I think you can see a significant
leap in the quality of my work when I started
using the A7R iii. Colour toning is such an important
part of my style, and I love that the RAW files on the
Sony give me so much flexibility when it comes to
controlling that side of the editing.
JOANNA SELLICK – I love encouraging people to
take up photography – especially self-portraits. Sony is
giving me the platform to reach more people through
seminars and workshops around the UK, talking
about self-portraiture and finding magic in the everyday.
I also had the opportunity to speak onthe Sonystage
at The Photography Show in Birmingham this
year, with a talk on narrative creation.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is it like being a
female photographer in the United Kingdom, are there
any limitations or advantages?
JOANNA SELLICK – I think it’s a real advantage
being a woman in Fine Art photography right now.
There are so many iconic female photographers in the
industry at the moment, which is why I think I was so
drawn to it. Most of my biggest inspirations are women,
and it’s incredibly empowering to be following in
their footsteps. We are seeing more and more women
stepping into the light and standing their ground in
photography. There is also an amazing photographic
community in the UK, both men and women. I regularly
meet so many talented creatives of all levels, who
to jump in and support each other.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Why did you decide
to go into mainly self portrait photography and
fantasy?
JOANNA SELLICK – I was inspired by the
people on Flickr doing self-portraits when I first
fell in love with photography, i was awkward and
self-conscious, I loved how confident these artists
were who could just take photos of themselves
and post them on the internet. It leaves you feeling
quite vulnerable, but it’s also really rewarding
when you make connections with other people in
the community because you were brave enough
to leave yourself open like that. When I picked
up photography again in 2017, I wasn’t feeling
the best about myself & had low self-esteem. I
decided I was sick of treating myself that way, so
taking self-portraits became a way of building my
confidence.
As well as changing the way I saw myself, my
self-portraits became a way to express and
explore my emotions. When I became deeply
upset or overwhelmed, I challenged myself to
put those feelings into a visual piece. The whole
process is incredibly therapeutic, and helps me
work though the issues that made me feel that
way in the first place. When something amazing
happened, I started creating self-portraits that
reflected my happiness, as a way to capture the
moment.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – A lot of your pictures
are taken in the woods , have a lot of photo
manipulation and composite structure, Can you
explain a little more?
JOANNA SELLICK – Sure! Firstly, I always have
an idea of what I want to shoot before I go out.
I try to shoot as much as I can in-camera so I
don’t have to rely on finding stock photos later.
I’ll usually do a sketch beforehand to help me
work out what props I need and what shots I’ll
have to take when I’m there. For example, for
a levitation photo, I know I’ll need a dress that
floats well, a prop for added interest, and a stool
to ‘levitate’ on. Then, while I’m shooting I get the
actual photo set-up, as well as separate shots of
my dress and hair ‘floating’ an empty background
shot to photoshop me levitating onto and any
extra props I may want to add in later. Then I

all together in Photoshop. Sometimes a composite can be made up of ten photos if I am using a lot of
props.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Studying your works, we see that you do a lot of outdoor themes. Do you intend
to do indoor portraiture in the future?
JOANNA SELLICK – Honestly, shooting indoors doesn’t interest me that much – although I’m happy
to if I find a good location. I find something really peaceful about shooting outside, even if it does cause
problems you can’t always predict, such as weather or nosey onlookers. I spend so much of my life indoors
and on computers that going out to explore and create art in nature is such a welcome breath of
fresh air. Also, I adore fairytales so the woods are usually where most of the narrative stories I come up
with take place.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Looking at your Cinderella themed shot, we noticed a huge attention to details,
could you please deconstruct this image for us, and explain the entire process involved?
JOANNA SELLICK – This is one of my favorite pieces! It’s actually way simpler than it looks. This all
took place in a beautiful woodland near my home. I started by taking photos of myself (with help from an
assistant) running on the spot, glancing behind me and deliberately positioning myself off to the right so
I could edit the clock in later. The dress in this photo is actually pink, and doesn’t flow too well, so there’s
probably about three shots of the dress stitched together in this photo. I think I also added in extra hair
from another shot because I wasn’t happy with how it fell in the original. The clock is a real prop that is
probably only 15 cm tall. I had to put it on the ground where I had just photographed myself, and shoot
it head-on. In Photoshop, I changed the colour of my dress to Cinderella blue, cut out the clock, then resized
it to look giant next to Cinderella. After that, I spend a while colour toning. In this case, I wanted to
get rid of all of the green and orange from the woodland in the original shot, and made the image much

darker with blue tones.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Your editing skill is very
intricate and amazing; can you tell us the resources
that you have used to get to this point?
Joanna Sellick – Thank you! A lot of it has been
watching YouTube tutorials and then just playing
around in Photoshop. There’s so much content out
there now, you can Google any tip or technique and
it’ll show you exactly how to do it. I also think it’s
really important to learn from other creatives, and
I’ve done a lot of workshops with photographers
I admire to learn how they shoot and set-up. Art
isn’t just about the technicalities, it’s about finding
motivation to create art and write the story behind
it. Some lessons are best taught in person.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Artists have a desire to
have their works seen by a large audience, what
steps are you taking to get yourself globally recognized?
Joanna Sellick – Basically, anything I can do to
get my name out there! I’m still putting work into
my Instagram, as I think it’s such a good tool for
showcasing work and making connections. I have
really pushed to get work properly published in
magazines & competitions this year . One of the
best ways, I think is to get involved in the community.
I go to free meet-ups as well as paid events,
and talk to as many people in the industry as I
can. My goal for next year is to try and double
the amount of talks/seminars I’m doing, and start
organizing workshops so I can engage with even
more photographers.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Are you a full time
photographer or do you have a business on the
side, if yes what do you charge for photography
sessions?
Joanna Sellick – My fine art work is mostly an
elaborate hobby for the time being, but I’m hoping
to expand it into the small side business I have as
PEDRO BARATA
a photographer by working with more brands. I

also do portrait sessions with access to my fantasy wardrobe starting from £120, and charge £75 to create a
‘One of Kind’ photos in the style of my self-portraits.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What advice do you have for young female photographers looking to be in your
same field?
Joanna Sellick – Embrace what makes you weird, and don’t flinch when people think you are strange. Artists
do weird things for their art, which a lot of people won’t understand. I spend majority of my weekends in my
local woods, running around in giant ballgowns, so many people give me strange looks as they walk past with
no idea I have followers who like & comment on every photo I post, or that I’ve been published in magazines
and flown out to various countries for events.
And never let anyone tell you your dreams are unrealistic. Dreams only remain a fantasy if you don’t put the
work into them.
Thank you for publishing with artistic vigilante. We do hope you publish all your new projects with us in the
future.

GALINA

ZABRUSKOVA

Artistic Vigilante got to have a one on one with
amazing Fine art photographer Galina Zabruskova.
Galina is definitely a delight to learn from and we
certainly had fun with this interview. Enjoy it and
get inspired from it.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What is your full name
and how long have you been Photographing for?
GALINA – My name is Galina Zabruskova, I am an
art photographer from Russia.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What got you into the
fantasy and fine art genre of photography?
GALINA – Photography has been my passion since
I was 10 years old, and it was my father who introduced
this wonderful world of light and magic to
me! So many years have passed but I still remember
the thrill of the picture developing process in
our bathroom with a special red light lamp, you
know, I have exactly the same excitement when I
post-product my works now! The tools and gear
have changed but the curious and creative child has
been staying inside me since those old times.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are your sources
of inspiration and what is your creating process
like? Can you give us a brief walk through of how
you come up with an idea and shoot it?
GALINA – For all those years I had tried myself
in different genres of photography, but one day
I saw the picture of the doll-like girl walking the
hedgehogs and it changed my world forever. I had
no idea whose picture it was, but I couldn’t stop
thinking about the author and what could inspire
her to create such an amazing thing! I wandered
what personal experience she must have had in her
childhood to be expressed in that art. The Universe
was very generous and in a while I was lucky to become
a student of this artist, one of the best fantasy
and fine art photographers in the world, Margarita
Kareva. So, I was let into her wonderful world of
perfection. She taught me a lot of things about fine
art photography and by now she is number one for
me to admire and get inspired from.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Can you talk a bit about
your style of editing?
GALINA – However, every artist wants to find his
own way and style and this turns out to be one of
the most difficult things. I have noticed that my
attraction is a story. I always look for the plot development,
that is why I like emotional and dynamic
shots. The inspiration comes from anywhere: it can
be a simple thing like a silk scarf, or a fancy doll, or
a bottle of perfume – you never know! But what I
will definitely ask myself about before any project
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is WHO (the character), WHERE (the location) and
WHY (the plot) she or he is going to be in the picture.
I will not start the project until I know theanswers.
Sometimes it takes a couple of hours, but mostly it is
a long process for I like to plunge deep into the subject.
It is not just a fancy image I want to depict, but a
complicated picture where every single detail has it’s
meaning. That’s why fairy tales and legends are my
favorite sources of inspiration.
GALINA – As for my editing tips, I would mention
the following. Number one is to find the way for the
image to look too fancy for a simple photo. To create a
fairy tale, an unreal world, something special to catch
an eye and think: “Wow! Is it a photo at all?” How to
achieve it? First of all I get rid of all imperfections I
can find: clear the ground, trim the trees, leaves and
grass, sometimes add the details I lacked on the location
or erase something I don’t like. Then I work on
the character’s image. Perfection is the key word again:
the lines and shapes are balanced and ideal – as if it is
a picture in a book. And the final touch is the harmony
of colors, lights and shades.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – We noticed you do a lot
of motion photographs, why and how do you achieve
these?
GALINA – Motion photographs are my passion! I
think they are more emotionally expressive (motion=emotion)
If someone is asked to recollect the
most exciting or brightest moments of his or her life,
what will they be? Mine are always dynamic… I am a
3-year-old girl riding my father’s shoulders, we are trying
to escape from rain, and I feel the wet tree leaves
bumping my face. I am excited, safe and extremely
happy! Then I am five, I am going to pre-school and
feel the wind playing in my hair, and I keep checking if
the ribbons have not gone with the flow yet. And then
I am a young girl, and the boy I like is teaching me
to waltz under the light of a streetlamp… Life is the
moment between the past and the future, so I want to
catch this moment for my images to be live.How to do
it? To be emotionally open during the photoshoot, to
feel the story and, of course, to take advantage of the
tools any modern photographer has to create his own
perfect world.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How much does it cost to
do a Galina photo shoot and what is the procedure to
book you?
GALINA – I like to collaborate with creative people
to do something outstanding. Last year I met a wonderful
underwater model @mermaid_deepblue (she
found me on Instagram) and now she travels from
London to Moscow to do our photoshoots. Along with
different images she always has in her mind, we have
made a series of fairy tales. Underwater environment
is a wonderful location for magic pictures and a huge
inspiration source. Another interesting collaboration
with Russian-style-costume designers Darina Zimina
and Lyubov Mikhaleva produced a series of artworks
on a beautiful story of a famous Russian fairy tale
writer Pavel Bazhov. So, once there is an interesting
idea I am excited to collaborate for new projects. Just
don’t be shy to contact me – we will find the way to
express ourselves through the beautiful world of fairy
tales!
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Where do you see your
photography and art form in the next five years?
GALINA – Russians are very superstitious and they
don’t like to share their plans so that not to spoil the
fortune. However, I often tell my dreams and plans
to different people and it helps me to better understand
what I really want and to find who and what I
need. This is how I attract a lot of creative people who
I make my projects with and who have become my
good friends and great supporters. So, in my nearest
future I would like to cooperate with good publishing
companies to create the series of fairy tales with my
arts as illustrations. They will reflect different cultures,
ways and customs. I am planning to travel to different
places and countries to find the right people and beautiful
locations to shoot the most interesting fairy tales
in the world.I am sure it is going to be cool!
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are you doing to
make sure you get constantly noticed in the art realm?
GALINA – At present I participate in different exhibitions,
take part in competitions both local and
international, do magazine interviews. My pictures
and projects got different awards and prizes. I am very
happy my arts attract people and I am so thankful to
Artistic Vigilante for the possibility to share my art
with their readers! Hope we will cooperate in future
too! Thank you!

DAWNDRA

BUDD

Artistic Vigilante got a time out with awesome surealism
and dark art photographer dawndra budd. Scroll
down to enjoy this fascinating and insightful interview.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Kindly tell us your full
name and your country of origin
DAWNDRA – Dawndra Budd. USA. I claim the country,
but not it’s current leadership.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How did you get started in
photography?
DAWNDRA – I took a class just for fun when I was 18
and just starting college. I fell in love with the darkroom.
That was a long time ago!
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – A lot of your images seem
to be lonely, distant, dreamy and a bit dark can you
kindly explain what your photographic process and
inspiration is?
DAWNDRA – I guess to be painfully honest, I don’t
really have much family and I often feel alone. Art is a
reflection of yourself- at least a part of yourself. I suppose
I am a little lonely, but not when I have my photography.
I am a little distant and in my own world.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How did you get into the
genre of dark arts and fantasy?
DAWNDRA – I guess it just excites me. Starting with
movies as a kid. Legend, Never ending Story, I LOVE
Barbarella. I also am a huge music lover, and the
music conjures things for me. I am drawn to the other-worldly.
I want things to look more like my imagination.
Real life can be boring, haha. I love dark films,
dark moody music. Vintage or timeless clothes.
makes you realize how big the world is and how
small your problems are.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – A lot of your shoots seem
to have a lot of planning required especially for
model selection; it certainly doesn’t look easy to pull
off can you explain the process of getting models for
your creative ideas?
DAWNDRA – I have a lot of inquiries from models
looking for me to photograph them. I tend to use
my friends for the most part to be perfectly honest.
I love to shoot with new people, don’t get me wrong.
But most of my planned shoots are with a few select
model/friends who I know well and we work well
together to create my art. There is often a road trip
involved, rescheduling because of weather. It’s a lot of
work before and it’s just simply a fun experience with
my girls. Some contribute ideas more than others,
some have real modeling experience and some do
not. I am lucky to have friends who have let me experiment
on them for years.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Does this genre of photography
fetch you money or is it purely for the art?
DAWNDRA – Both. I do have a business that supports
me (Portraits by Dawndra) but there is a crossover
in the two worlds at times, that is my favorite.
Believe it or not, I photograph families and weddings
etC. for a living. I do sell prints and have art shows,
and I am working hard at getting better at promoting
both of my photographic endeavors. I am very
good at pumping out the work, but I’m not so great
at promoting myself. Is there a magic spell to fix that?
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – How much does a dawndra
shoot cost ?
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – A lot of the time you seem
to do outdoor shoots as opposed to indoor shoots,why
this preference?
DAWNDRA – I love the outdoors. If there were more
abandoned buildings and castles around here, I would
be in them! But I have always loved the beauty of
animals and nature since I was a kid. I escaped into
the forest. My best childhood memories were there,
that was my sanctuary. I dreamed of riding horses and
living off the grid with a bunch of wild dogs. I feel
like being next to some beautiful nature puts you in,
DAWNDRA – Depends on what kind of shoot! I do
so many – couples, families. If your talking about a
fantastical shoot I do get those jobs once in a while.
And I struggle with what to charge, but I want charge
a lot.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – What are you preferred
gear for shooting?
DAWNDRA – I shoot on a Nikon D810 and I use
prime lenses. Both Sigma Art and Nikon lenses. I
always bring my prism in my bag. Sometimes I bring

an Icelight.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – You seem to have a lot of world class images and it is pretty important to us that
the world see them and it has a wide reach, what are you doing to promote your art?
DAWNDRA – This interview at the moment:) I’m going to have a fun art show this year on Halloween at the
Virago Gallery in West Seattle. Come see me.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Can you please leave a word of advice for photographers that want to do the very
same thing you are doing?
DAWNDRA – You have to just do it until you find your stride. For some (whom I am jealous of) that happens
fast. It took me a long time to get into my distinct style. I was pretty slow at it to be honest. I had a lot of
dry periods over the years but now I won’t allow it. You find the inspiration.
ARTISTIC VIGILANTE – Where can you be reached for commissioned work and jobs?
DAWNDRA – Instagram; dawndraphoto Facebook Photographs by Dawndra. Email photographsbydawndra@gmail.com
or you can simply light your Dawndra VooDoo Doll up and talk to me that way. I will be
listening.

ANNA

DZIBUTI

GREG MILES

www.gregmilesphotography.com