We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kyle Fedasiuk. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kyle below.

Kyle, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I started creating self-portraits as a way to practice self-expression. During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided I needed a new outlet. Being a nursing student during the midst of a global adjustment had been challenging. After class one day I decided to purchase my first camera from Walmart. It was a cheap old thing, but I was persistent. I shot for hours in my hot garage on Arizona summer days and I realized I found a passion. To this day I still shoot in my downtime between classes and my other professions and work. I find it the perfect creative outlet for me. I think the most important skill to acquire in the creative community is being able to market yourself effectively. Having worked in luxury retail prior, I quickly learned how to sell myself and my work, not just a tangible product. I am always refining my skill and craft and I hope to grow throughout the years for many more to come.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I first entered the creative industry and network when I met my boyfriend, Martin. He had started modeling and walking in local fashion shows about half a year before I met him and when we started talking I began attending his shows to support him. At those events I met so many people and made connections. I then began to model as well. Finding out how expensive photoshoots could be was just one more motivating factor for me to purchase my first camera. I have involved myself in a multitude of creative agencies including Willow Scott Modeling Agency, Luxe & City’s Creative Agency, and Mel.Media to name a few. They have provided me with more opportunities to market myself and practice my craft and get noticed more. In addition to this, I stumbled upon a website called Kavyar which I’ve used many times to submit my work to international magazines. Throughout these two years behind camera I’ve acquired 60+ editorials in various magazines as well as made it on 25+ front covers. I only hope to grow this more.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

I think the best thing that society can do to support other creatives is to stay engaged. Inspiration comes from motivation and ambition. To have someone have an opinion about your work means they care about it. When people care about your work, that means your work means something to others, not just yourself. From there, the motivation and inspiration grows.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

Although most of my experience comes from self-teaching myself the craft, there are a few resources that I have found helpful. I draw a lot of inspiration from Lindsay Adler, a photographer who I’ve noticed has a unique twist and specialization of colorful, eye-catching fantasy portraits and editorials as well as all other types of work. She’s always coming up with some new concept I find myself wanting to try out. I have purchased a few of her lighting guides and online classes and have found them to be very helpful and useful to refine and shape my own working style.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.photobyfedasiuk.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.kyle.high.club/
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kfedasiuk

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Kyle Fedasiuk