Unique ballet photographs for your business
from the Russian ballet photographer

About
Darian Volkova is widely known in the ballet world. She is a St. Petersburg based photography artist, a ballerina at Hermitage Theatre of Classical Russian Ballet, and a continuous explorer of the unique field of ballet photography.

Through her work the art of ballet speaks for itself. Her photo stories reflect the plasticity of the artistic form, the exquisite lines of choreography, the dynamics and images of sculptured static moments, the results of strenuous daily work of ballet performers, and their inspiring movement and flight.

As a ballet photographer Darian Volkova captures and transforms into lasting memories the work of prima ballerinas and lead performers of such prestigious and famous theaters as Mariinsky, Mikhailovsky, Bolshoi Theatre, Perm Theatre and many others.

She has worked at theaters in Germany, France, Austria, Island, Norway, Denmark, Czech Republic, Poland, Finland and Italy.

Press

The Washington Post, Instagram Blog, Metro, Practical Photography, BalletInsider, Harper's BAZAAR, ELLE, Broadway Dance Magazine, eToday, CPANet, The Post Internazionale, НТВ, Губерния, Anna Pavlova Network, ADME, Kurier, My Modern Met, Metropoles, Fujifilm X-Photographers, Russia Beyond the Headlines, Big Picture, gbTimes, The 6 million dollar story, Design collector, Dance Spirit, Lense.
Video backstage
Portfolio
Ballet Photographer from Russia
SoulInFeet. Портрет балетного артиста.
#InsideBalletStory. Балетное закулисье.
Современные артисты, солисты и примы.
#InsideBalletStory. Балетное закулисье.
#InsideBalletStory. Балетное закулисье.
SoulInFeet. Портрет балетного артиста.
#InsideBalletStory. Балетное закулисье.
SoulInFeet. Портрет балетного артиста.
Современные артисты, солисты и примы.
SoulInFeet. Портрет балетного артиста.
Современные артисты, солисты и примы.
Современные артисты, солисты и примы.
SoulInFeet. Портрет балетного артиста.
#InsideBalletStory. Балетное закулисье.
#InsideBalletStory. Балетное закулисье.
#InsideBalletStory. Балетное закулисье.
Дарьян Волкова.
Амур и Психея.
Современные артисты, солисты и примы.
Сказки парадных Петербурга.
Сказки парадных Петербурга.
How we work?
Today internet, international communication, fly companies and post service can help to increase your brand.

1. Brief
We talk about your products and what a special project we can made. Any possibles, the terms of reference, objectives, KPI, wishes spectrum for made it best and relevant.

2. Execution
Agree upon the formal details, get your goods by post or courier (or with yourself or you can book me to your place), prepayment, organize and carry out shooting, process all the material.
You do nothing. Just wait results.

3. Profit
Use photos and videos for SMM, editorial, advertise, marketing, packing, TV. Anywhere.

P.S. I also can post it in my IG. And give your products to some influencers in Russia. Or use in my projects.

Beautiful professional ballet dancers from Russia
Prima ballerinas, soloists, principal dancers, professionals and students from Mariinsky, Mikhaylovsky,
Bolshoi and Hermitage Theaters, Bolshoi and Vaganova Ballet Academies.

I can invite some one who already coworked with me or invite any new dancer.
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The majestic interiors of Imperial age and modern professional photostudios
Excellent locations. I shoot at theatres, photo studios and real interiors of
Saint Petersburg and Moscow. The environment can play an important role in complementing the photos.
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Professional Art for your business

From far Russia, but so close to get.
Ballet Insider feat. Reebok
My collaboration with Russian Ballet Insider (first online magazine about ballet in Russia), ballerina Maria Khoreva (Vaganova Academy student) and Reebok Russia.
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Gainor Minden
Christmas collaboration with great manufacturer of point shoes Gainor Minden. Little magic story about little dancers and big dreams. Specially prepared for Christmas holidays.
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Footstratcher
Case from Spain. That time when your client has said
"you can do everything you want, I absolutely trust you".
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Instagram
Olga Lysova Dance wear shop
Special series for Moscow tutu master Olga Lysova. We invite two
soloists from Bolshoi Theatre. As result make a huge series of photos
with each tutu and the fashion character for any purposes, video for Instagram
and promotional video.
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Instagram
It is really a little part of final work.
Zefir Ballet
Professional collaborate with my art project. That studio made special skirts and leotards for my #HouseBalletTales. And now use it for promote own products.
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Instagram
All citizens know about so-called” Five corners”. The street is always crowded and busy but not by householders. The House, Ballerina has visited, is the head here. He is always grumbling at each visitor. As soon as You come in You will hear squeak. This is how The House kicks against His guests. Long time ago The House lived with His best friend, Physics Scientist. However Scientist had tragic fate and left The House… Since then silence is the only thing lives with The House. And this is how He grieves for His friend. Ballerina tried to talk with The House but the answer was slow heartbeat.
Gather all sunny-smiling residents of St. Petersburg and invite them to Lomonosov Street 14. And one more sun will light up the city. Egg-shell-colored walls, huge and bright stained-glass windows. This House loves guests and children’s laugh. Once She (The House) hosted large atelier where a lot of cheery seamstresses were sewing magnificent dresses for Ladies and suits for Their Gentlemen. Up till now you can hear their voices in The House they are singing old romantic songs and talking about latest city’s gossip.
There is zip and zing around the city. “Mess” say You, “Beauty” The House says. And He knows what He is talking about. This House has been roofing canvas for over a century. But paintings are not the only inhabitants in The House. There are a good many muses about, all too busy; they are singing and dancing in a ring and of course they inspire everybody who call up on The House. They will teach You how to paint in water-colors on House’s Walls. You can paint whatever You want and walls always become empty next day. But The House will keep Your Art in His memory.
There is zip and zing around the city. “Mess” say You, “Beauty” The House says. And He knows what He is talking about. This House has been roofing canvas for over a century. But paintings are not the only inhabitants in The House. There are a good many muses about, all too busy; they are singing and dancing in a ring and of course they inspire everybody who call up on The House. They will teach You how to paint in water-colors on House’s Walls. You can paint whatever You want and walls always become empty next day. But The House will keep Your Art in His memory.
O Captain! My Captain! There is The House in St.Petersburg with the sea inside. The House has waves-washed walls and snow-white ceiling studded with mother-of-pearls. But if You look hard you will see that the ceiling is no other than a big wise whale. Listen! The ship is ploughing the sea upstairs. The Captain is an honorary freeman and the former master of The House. He was well-off merchant and up till now He protects His House. As everybody knows about rumors of buried treasure undersea.
Long long ago there weren’t bloggers, DJs and instagramers but there were artists, writers and actors. All of them could be met in Pale-Royal. The House was a kind of shelter for poor but still romantic bohemians and clerisy. If The House became a human being it would be an old lady with dreamy eyes and mouthpiece in her hand, wearing fur Tippett and who has never had a penny to bless herself with. Now She is just a living house but Her walls still remember times when impassioned writers like Chekhov, Gorky, Bunin and Kuprin created theirs chef-d’oeuvre and Fedor.
The House who is waiting. Different things Houses keep in the memory; They remember face , voices.. but some of Them remember hands. Such an incredible House lives in the heart of the city, on Nevsky Prospect. Now it’s difficult to say how many craftsmen were plying their trade here: joiners, goldsmiths, tailors, barbers. But The House remembers each of them. He was diligently learning every trade He’s seen. The more He has known the more new details appear: beautiful stucco molding on the walls, fancy floor tiles and hammed handrails. But those days are over. Day after day The House is waiting for a new craftsman but no one is coming..
The House of countless stories. Houses know plenty of stories but not every House can tell his or her one. When You’re walking down Kirochnaya Street You’ll certainly meet The House who is strict and pedantic like his former owner, a famous writer. But not everybody is welcome here.. A pass to come in is courtesy, open mind and clear conscience. People who call at The House will find a real wonderland: stories and novels are kiting far and wide! Just catch the tail of a flying story when suddenly an invisible narrator’ll whisper You another story about brave warriors and beautiful ladies, kings and queens, about St.Petersburg and of course about You..
Все дома знают много историй, но не все умеют их рассказывать. Прогуливаясь вдоль улицы Кирочной, можно наткнуться на дом известного литератора – строгое и педантичное здание. Не всем удается пробраться внутрь, лишь только тем, кто вежлив и учтив с домом, чей ум усидчив, а совесть чиста как лист бумаги. Но тех, кто все-таки зашел, ждет настоящее волшебство. Здесь по воздуху летают рассказы, повести и новеллы. Стоит протянуть руку, ухватить одну за хвост, и тут же невидимый рассказчик усядется на твое плечо, шепча очередную историю о храбрых солдатах и утонченных дамах, царях и простых смертных, о Петербурге и о тебе самом.
About a kind-hearted House. Once upon a time there was a Girl; She lived in This House and an unknown young Poet fell in love with Her. He loved The Girl so much that everyday left flowers on the threshold. But She didn’t love back.. and Poet’s heart was broken. The House was so kind as to take flowers brought by The Poet and decorate His walls, windows and floor with fragrant buds. Time has passed. Citizens don’t remember The Girl and Poet’s names. But The House has become a fairy-forever-in-blossom-forest where each water lily is a froghouse, honeybees collect nectar in the hearts of wild flowers and graceful nymphs always sing romantic ballades which The Poet wrote for His beloved Girl.
About a kind-hearted House. Once upon a time there was a Girl; She lived in This House and an unknown young Poet fell in love with Her. He loved The Girl so much that everyday left flowers on the threshold. But She didn’t love back.. and Poet’s heart was broken. The House was so kind as to take flowers brought by The Poet and decorate His walls, windows and floor with fragrant buds. Time has passed. Citizens don’t remember The Girl and Poet’s names. But The House has become a fairy-forever-in-blossom-forest where each water lily is a froghouse, honeybees collect nectar in the hearts of wild flowers and graceful nymphs always sing romantic ballades which The Poet wrote for His beloved Girl.
My work get on NTV Russian federal television channel

Big Industry
Sometimes big industry like rail production systems need someone
how knew everything about ballet shooting
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I invite prima ballerina at the
Mikhailovsky Theatre
Ekaterina Borchenko
Catalog for new product series and allusions to the ballet bench and grace
Ballet Maniacs
Creative video for special "Russian" ballet clothes
Filmed inside of Hermitage Theatre with soloist.
I also make photos with they products at the Kremlin Gala
and at my commercial photoshoots.
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Ballet Maniacs Instagram
My reputation is a guarantee of your satisfaction and peace of mind.
I can make Invoice for your financial statements and accept payments through PayPal.

You can fly to Russia and to co-work and co-create with me, i can support your journey.
Or you can invite me to you.

I buy a license for use of music, signing a contract with the models and places. Everything is absolutely legal for commercial use.

If you interesting in cooperate - just let me know by email.
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