My name is Daria Chuprun. I am a professional fashion photographer with many years of experience working with clothing, footwear, and accessory brands. My specialty lies in creating conceptual shoots that seamlessly blend emotional storytelling with brand aesthetics.
Education
2007–2012 – H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Faculty: Art and Graphics
Specialization: Fine and Decorative Arts, Advertising Design
Work Experience
2015–2016 – Designer/Marketer at AGNI Jewelry
– Developed advertising concepts and designed all printed materials, from catalogs to exhibition banners
– Created visual marketing strategies to promote the brand, increase recognition, and build customer loyalty
2016–2018 – Freelance Photographer
– Created content for companies and individual photo sessions for private clients and designers
– Retouching and post-production
2018–present – Fashion and so documentary Photographer
– Produced professional campaigns and lookbooks for clothing and accessory brands
– Developed shoot concepts, including styling, location scouting, team coordination, lighting, and direction
– Collaborated with marketing teams to ensure all visuals aligned with brand identity
– Implemented personal social projects, including the documentary project “Life in a Suitcase”; a creative project dedicated to the theme of vulnerability and inner strength; and a new project exploring visual culture and identity
Key Projects
“Life in a bag” (2022–2023)
A photo project about Ukrainians forced to leave their homes due to the Russian invasion. Through portraits and personal belongings, it shares stories of lives, changes, and challenges they’ve faced.
“If Clothes Could Speak” (2023–present)
An art project exploring the transformation of pain and trauma through the use of fabric and fire as mediums to reflect emotional experiences. The aim is to show that each of us carries the strength to transform pain in order to continue living.
Publications
- Cosmopolitan, 2019 ; Piction Magazine, 2019 ; Shuba Magazine, 2019 ; We Are The World Magazine, 2020 ; L’Officiel Ukraine, 2020 ; Vogue UA, 2020, 2022 ; The Village UA, 2021
- A photograph from the “Life in a Suitcase” project published in the book “Ukraine: Love+War”, 2023
UAPP is an independent association of professional Ukrainian photographers, designed to protect their interests, support, develop and promote Ukrainian photography as an important element of national culture.
UAPP's activities span educational, social, research and cultural initiatives, as well as book publishing.
UAPP represents Ukrainian professional photography in the international photographic community and is an official member of the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) — an international organization representing more than 50,000 professional photographers in Europe and other countries around the world.
