Meet Elizabeth Glazko | Wolfilm Photography. Elizabeth Glazko.

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

Hi Elizabeth, what’s something about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of?
Many people who don’t make visual art aren’t aware that I — and many creatives like me — work much harder than it may seem. To create just one piece, we invest far more than time: we invest hours, days, sometimes months, or even years of our lives. We pour in our emotions, our love, our struggles, thoughts, pain, growth, and wisdom — and often a significant amount of money — to create something you might contemplate for only a moment or an hour.

Whether it’s a photograph, a painting, or a film, what you’re seeing is a piece of our soul. It’s shaped by years of education, life experience, creative failures, evolving taste, and personal vision. Through art, we speak. For many of us, it’s how we fulfill our deepest human need for self-actualization — and we give everything to it.

As photographers, we work in a highly competitive industry. We constantly have to sharpen our skills in shooting, lighting, editing, and color grading. We go through creative blocks, moments of emptiness, and long periods without inspiration. And those times can feel brutal because when we can’t create, we suffer deeply. Every piece we make must stand apart. It often takes years of exploration — from documentary to conceptual work — to discover what speaks to us and what we do best. And even after all that, we still have to find the audience who will truly connect with our work.

We capture moments that are gone forever — moments that can’t be reproduced. We freeze time. We turn memories into something tangible, into a physical piece that people can hold, frame, or return to. Sometimes we preserve emotion. Other times, we entertain — we bring imagination, concept, and story into a visual form that surprises or inspires. Every image is a choice, a thought, a feeling turned into something real.

That journey is invisible to most people, but it’s everything to us.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’ve been into photography for over a decade. Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by visual art — film, photography, and traditional art. I learned to draw and paint early on, and later studied graphic design at art school. But I was always drawn to photography. I had deep respect for photographers — they seemed like magicians to me, capturing reality with their cameras. Their ability to freeze moments in time truly amazed me, and I knew I wanted to be one of them.

Photography never felt easy. It’s been a long journey, full of challenges. After mastering the basics, I pushed myself to go further, to reach the level where I could call myself an authentic artist. It took me years to develop my taste, refine my vision, and find my own photographic style. Along the way, I explored photojournalism, travel photography, and studio work. I experimented with different techniques and lighting setups, and learned how to retouch and color grade my images.

Throughout this process, I faced personal struggles — creative blocks, crises of growth, perfectionism, and self-doubt. Like many artists, I had to fight through these moments. I also had to build confidence in my work and earn respect — something that only comes with time, consistency, and experience.

One of the biggest challenges came when I came to Los Angeles six years ago. I didn’t speak English and had to start by attending a language institute. Eventually, in addition to photography, I decided to pursue filmmaking and enrolled in film school to study the art of cinema. The movie industry has had a profound impact on me, and I believe the most distinctive aspect of my photography is how I blend it with filmmaking to create a cinematic feel.

As a film enthusiast, I collaborate with people who are comfortable in front of the camera, often individuals from the fashion or entertainment industry. I’m grateful for those collaborations, but I’m always looking for hidden gems — people whose stories and energy spark something in me. People are my greatest inspiration. My goal is to capture the best in them — to make them feel confident, cool, and truly seen.

Now, looking back, I can say that I cherish all the experiences and moments of my journey as an artist. The lessons I’ve learned are that no one is perfect — me neither. We will always be liked by some and disliked by others. It’s inevitable.

The simple truths are: you shouldn’t give up if you experience challenges. It can’t rain all the time, and good times may always come for those who try. Don’t betray your dreams.
First, do everything you can to reach them — and only after that, if it no longer feels right, quit. When you quit, you don’t fail — you choose another path. There are no right or wrong ways in life. What felt right for you before might be wrong for you now.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Sometimes I visit local LA bars and enjoy live shows by my musician friends or other bands. The Sunset Strip is a great area to explore. I also love hiking spots within the city, but I usually prefer going outside of LA to experience the beauty of nature — in the National Forest, the Santa Monica Mountains, or Palos Verdes.

I enjoy spending time in silence — on an empty coastline by the ocean, hiking through the mountains, and driving my car or riding a motorcycle along the PCH. Nature is a powerful source of inspiration for me. It gives me energy to create, and it helps me feel calm and grounded.

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’m deeply grateful to the United States and to the people I’ve met here. Without them, my journey would feel pointless. It’s hard to express how much it means to receive genuine appreciation for what I do. I’ve never experienced so much positive feedback about my work as I have in the U.S.

I’ve gotten tremendous support from the community of people who work in the photo, film, and music industries, and I’m really glad that I’ve caught the eye of other professionals, too. I’m honored to be a part of American society and the creative community — to be accepted, respected, and even admired.

It represents both personal growth and professional success. It’s the greatest reward I could ask for — and it inspires me to keep creating, to grow, and to serve others through my work. I want to entertain, uplift, and bring inspiration and joy to people through my art and ideas.

I’m also thankful for the influence of the American film and music industries — they’ve shaped my creative taste and helped me grow as a photographer. Their impact has guided my artistic direction and strengthened my visual storytelling.

And most of all, I’m deeply thankful to my friends — both here in the U.S. and in my home country — and to my family, who continue to support me and believe in me from across the ocean. We’re separated by thousands of miles, but we’re always connected. Even though we can’t see each other, they understand and accept that this chapter of my life is here, in the United States. That kind of love and support means the world to me.

Website: https://www.wolfilm.com

Other: Email: lizglazko.photo@gmail.com