nerdy bio

Who are you, and what do you do?

I am Firuza Valishova, a 24-year-old photographer and psychologist. I have been practicing photography for 9 years now, and honestly, I haven't completed any courses or attended any schools. I have learned everything on my own. For me, photography is about seeing, knowing, and feeling a person through the lens. My education as a psychologist greatly aids me in this endeavor.

I started taking my first portraits in the year I was admitted to the university, which was in 2016. This was not a coincidence. I should mention that I recently obtained a master's degree in developmental psychology from the Baku branch of Moscow State University. As I delved into the study and comprehension of psychology, my interest in people grew. I found immense inspiration in their differences, lives, ideas, and worldviews. I was the first to invite my acquaintances to be subjects for my shoots. Eventually, I began receiving orders and offers. Psychology became the foundation of my initial passion for portraiture. Psychology permeates every aspect of our lives, and photography is no exception. Each person possesses a unique inner and outer beauty; it simply needs to be captured. In the future, I aim to continue combining these two fields because I genuinely love both of them. You can follow me on LinkedIn and Instagram

What hardware(tools) and software do you use?

As hardware i have ASUS VivoBook s15, and as software Lightroom, Photoshop CC, Aftereffects etc.

What would be your dream/dream setup?

I haven't decided on the specifics yet, but this is definitely a bedroom with minimal RGB lighting, a home theater system, and a computer with two flat-panel monitors.