Vasilisa Ganakova is a freelance photographer and art director based in Paris.
Coming to France in 2012 to study photography, she also became curious about graphic design, deciding to pursue studies in art direction. Passionate about contemporary art, design and fashion, she divides her time between still life photography and art direction in photography and video production.
In her photography projects she often uses paper and other materials to create surreal and graphic compositions. She constantly questions the notion of photography and the ways of how image can carry symbols and meanings.
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Clients
Armani, Azzaro, Caron, Cîroc, Clarins, Chloé, Cointreau, Cottan, Deglace, Dior, Duolab, Duvelleroy, Gerard Bértrand, Harper’s Bazaar, Hennessy, Hermès, IFM, Kenzo, L’Oréal, MAC, Maison Margiela, Maison Skorpios, Marionnaud, Mayaro, Poche, Prada, Roger Vivier, Ruinart etc.
Collaborating Agencies & Studios
Bikibiki, Blackballoon, Bonjour Paris, Buröneko, Cakedesign, Ctzar, Gaultier Collette, Extreme, Immersive Garden, Nombril Magazine, Me, Oficina, Prélude, Rebellion, Uzik, Ykone
Editorial Publications
Wonderland / Upcoming March 2025
Tropik Tropik / September 2024
Tropik Tropik / February 2024
Nombril Magazine / September 2024
Who Is Here Digital Show / April 2020
Work
Freelance Photographer & Art Director
Since 2019 / Paris, FR
Art Director @ Bonjour Paris
2017-2019 / Paris, FR
Art Direction Assistant @ Cakedesign
2016 / Paris, FR
Photography Assistant @ Harper’s Bazaar
2014 / Paris, FR
Awards
Finalist in Photography @ Prix Jeunes Talents
Agents Associés
2024 / Paris, FR
Education
Art Direction MA @ École de Condé
2015-2017 / Paris, FR
Photograhy BA @ École de Condé
2012-2015 / Paris, FR