Meet Anastasiia Litvinova | Photographer & Filmmaker

We had the good fortune of connecting with Anastasiia Litvinova and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Anastasiia, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
When it comes to taking risks, I see it as a way to grow both personally and professionally. The creative world can be unstable, so if you choose a path to be a creative, you’ve already taken a risk in some way. Where I’m from, people say: “Those who do not take a risk do not get to drink champagne.” This means if you don’t take risks, you won’t succeed.

Taking a risk means stepping out of your comfort zone. It might be scary, like moving to a new city or changing your habits, but it’s necessary for progress. I’ve done this multiple times, starting with moving abroad at 18 to study. Each time I took a chance, it led me to where I am today.

It’s about trying new things and seeing how they shape your life. You can’t know the outcome until you try. I believe that taking risks is essential. It helped me grow and become more confident about my craft and understand what I want to achieve in my career more clearly.

In conclusion, I believe that risk-taking allows us to unearth our uncharted potential. In a creative world where instability is constant, embracing risks is not an option but a requirement.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve always valued various forms of art, but since I was a child, visual art has had the most significant impact on me. It’s been my way of expressing my take on reality. I’ve held a camera since childhood, drawn to its ability to capture a moment forever, just the way I see and feel it.

My primary goal in photography and videography is to touch people emotionally through my work. A lot of my pieces carry a melancholic tone and atmosphere. I enjoy showcasing the raw beauty of people and their intimate feelings, using colors and composition to enhance the message.

When it comes to my professional journey, it’s been about consistent effort. I kept practicing, experimenting, and embracing new techniques to enhance my craft. I also reached out to others, and that continues to this day. If there’s one thing I’d recommend, it’s to keep doing what you love, even if you are facing rejections. They’re part of the process, and projects will eventually come your way.

Currently, I’m still in the process of honing my style and building my career. It’s not always easy—there are times of stress and feeling stuck. But results take time to show up, and it’s all part of the journey.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Since I recently moved from Los Angeles to NYC, I would love to offer tours in both amazing cities. If a friend came to Los Angeles, I would love to start our day at Intelligentsia Coffee and then head to one of my favorite beaches—El Matador Beach. We’d take a walk and, of course, capture some images, as it’s also one of my favorite spots for photoshoots. On our way back to the city, I’d make a stop in Silver Lake to enjoy some shrimp tacos at a place called Playita Mariscos and explore the area on foot.

Actually, my friend recently visited me in NYC, and we focused on exploring Brooklyn. We began at Brooklyn Heights Promenade, enjoying the beautiful view of the New York City skyline, and then biked all the way to Williamsburg. It’s a great place to explore local shops, coffee spots, and meet creative people. And, of course, biking is a fantastic way to explore the city.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I feel really lucky to have amazing people in my life who’ve supported, loved, and believed in me. These are my friends, and they’re talented and driven to reach their goals. Seeing them work hard and succeed inspires me a lot. Their passion for what they do and the way they love their craft motivates me.

I’m really grateful for their support. Working with them boosts my creativity and helps me do my best.
Learning about artists I admire also motivates me. I recently watched interviews with Peggy Gou. She talked about her challenges before becoming successful and how long it took. I like these stories because they remind me that success isn’t instant. We usually only see the end result, not the journey. It’s important to know that every successful artist faced struggles.

I used to only care about the end result, not the journey. But now, I’m learning to appreciate each step and enjoy the process.

Website: https://anastasiialitvinova.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litnastia/