Photographer's Profile

Yana Mostitsky

Yana Mostitsky Photography, United States

Yana Mostitsky, lives with her husband and two daughters in a small town called San Ramon, cozily nested near Mount Diablo in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was born in Moscow, grew up in Israel, and about a decade ago moved with her family to California. Where she began her path towards the career of a commercial photographer. Extensive travels made her incredibly open to vast tapestry of different cultures. She loves the Californian lifestyle and enjoys meeting new people every day, learning their traditions and acquiring new friends. Having a M.Sc. in Life Science helped her develop a very pragmatic, structured and organized approach to everything she does. She enjoyed building her scientific career for over a decade. However, when her family moved to California, she felt that this was a chance for a new beginning, a time to take the opportunity and explore her artistic, creative side. She started a new chapter in her life, as a product and fashion photographer for a boutique jewelry and accessories brand, followed by establishing her own photography business, concentrating on portraiture, and gradually, step by step shifting to commercial portrait photography. She enjoys creating artistic portraits that highlight her client’s personality, profession and style, through illustrative narrative with a classic or sometimes, surrealistic touch. She is also a fan of the retro style, simple portraiture, either in color or monochrome. In her imagery, she seeks to empower and inspire her clients. Carefully crafted lighting, attention to detail, well-planned color palette, an ability to guide her clients, setting a right mood and a right pose - are the keys to the puzzle of creating a unique portrait. At the end of the day, building an imagery that speaks volumes, while being silent is her source of personal fulfillment and inspiration.