We were lucky to catch up with Nick Starichenko recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Nick, thanks for joining us today. Do you take vacations? How do you keep things going – any advice for entrepreneurs who feel like they can’t step away from their business for a short vacation?
Vacation is essential for people in the creative industry, as it offers a much-needed escape from the fast-paced, demanding environment they often work in. Taking time away allows creatives to recharge mentally, freeing up space for fresh ideas and new perspectives. Breaks from work help prevent burnout, which can otherwise stifle creativity and productivity over time. Vacation also exposes individuals to new experiences and inspirations, which often fuel creative thinking and innovation. Ultimately, stepping back from daily tasks can lead to more meaningful, impactful work upon the return.
Nick, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Nick Starichenko is a photographer based in New York, USA who specializes in fashion, product photography, and lifestyle shots. His high-quality pictures have been used by many well-known companies, brands, websites, and magazines to promote their products and services. If you want to showcase the quality of your product, you can rely on Nick’s photography services. He has been working as a freelance photographer for more than 10 years and has clients from all over the world.
Some of Nick’s notable clients include Montblanc, Hermès, TAG Heuer, Chevrolet, Axe, Panasonic, Naersi, Nissan, Vodafone, Nespresso, Nescafe, Handy, Oriflame, Le Tidar, Wall Street Motorcars, and Criminal Damage London.
His work has also been featured in leading magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Fashion Ellements, Digital Photographer, Elegant, JOY, SOLIS, and GMARO.
Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)
NFT was a regular bubble with a good idea of digital print in art. I think it will come back in a different shape with more positive outcomes for digital assets protection.
What else should we know about how you took your side hustle and scaled it up into what it is today?
As long as I have a master’s in Business Economy I have worked for big corporations for almost 5 years. Photography and videography were my side hustle and hobby from a young age and at some point, I just realized that 9 to 5 job is too boring for me and I don`t find as much fulfillment in it as I can find in art. I pivoted my life 180 degrees, moved to another country, and focused on art only. That`s been an amazing journey so far.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nickstarichenko.pic-time.com/client
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickstarichenko/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickstarichenko/
