We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Khosro R Kordi a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Khosro, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
my love for photography with the same enthusiasm as before.
As an artist, I had dreams of becoming better, being published, and gaining fame. However, I now understand that these things come with time and effort. There are ups and downs along the way, but I always kept my goals in mind.
I experimented with different types of photography, exploring various genres such as landscapes, weddings, newborns, products, real estate, and more. Eventually, I realized that I love working with people, meeting new individuals, and hearing their stories. This realization marked a significant turning point in my career.
I have captured countless photographs with people over the years. To this day, I still have a promise I made myself that if the quality of my photos is not improving over time, I will stop pursuing photography.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I vividly remember the moment when everything started to change for me. It was the end of December in 2006 when I bought a DSLR camera as a New Year’s gift. From then on, I decided to dedicate more of my time to learning and growing as a photographer.
Dez Production, my media production company, was founded by me in 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine. With my team, we produced various types of content that gained recognition globally.
Currently, I am striving to replicate the same success in Dallas.
Do you have any stories of times when you almost missed payroll or any other near death experiences for your business?
Everything was going smoothly for me until February 24, 2022. I owned my own studio, media production, and had a successful business. Unfortunately, everything changed abruptly at 5 AM due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As a result, I lost everything and was left with nothing.
What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
To be honest, I have never advertised myself in Ukraine. All of my clients came to me through word of mouth recommendations. I believe that this is the best form of advertising, as it shows that my clients are satisfied with my work and are willing to refer me to others.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.khosrork.com , www.dezproduction.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/khosrork
- Facebook: Khosrork
Image Credits
All images were captured by me.