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Today in our blog there is an interview with a wonderful photographer Marina Karpiy!

Marina - unique person. She is incredibly talented, smart, beautiful and charming. Each of our meetings with her is not only a new avtarka :), but also an incredible source of inspiration and positive. Yes What am I telling? Now understand yourself.

Marie, of course I know this story about how you came to your dream of being a photographer. Now I want all our readers to know it too.

Let's start with the fact that I graduated from high school with a gold medal. You know, there was such a smart girl? So, after graduating from school, I really wanted to become a photo artist. But, given that my dad saw in me at least a lawyer, and at most the president of Ukraine, then no one allowed me to fulfill my dream. And instead of her, I was "entered" in international relations. And, despite the fact that I didn’t really want to be a lawyer, I still studied law for 2 weeks and all these 2 weeks I photographed my classmates in pairs. A couple of times, of course, they kicked me out of the audience, saying: “What are you doing here and why did you come here”? But I couldn't be stopped!

And then 2 weeks later, without even notifying my parents, I came to the dean’s office, and I was there right off the bat: “We still don’t give out student loans,” and I say: “Damn your student card, I have an emergency in my family, our family moving to live in another city, very urgently! So I'm sorry, but I've come to pick up my documents." Of course, they didn’t want to give me anything, they say, why didn’t my parents come. And I say, “Aren't you ashamed? I’m telling you – the state of emergency is at home.”

And so I pick up my documents, as I remember now, it was a white folder DELO on gauze tied up. I come home with this folder, all in tears and say that I can’t do this anymore, that they kick me out of the audience, because I do what I love - I take pictures, but I don’t perceive the information that I get in class, it’s not mine and I just don't care. And that I love taking portraits of my classmates and then I always check if they put these portraits on their avatar on the social network, because if they did, they liked it. And they put everything! All as one! So, they like it, and I can do it!

But it all sounds so fun now, but then I, of course, had big problems with parents. True, my act nevertheless convinced them of my intention. They said that during the current year I would be able to test my skills in photography, visit various studios and photo schools. And then next year I would be able to enroll as a photo artist. But on one condition. I will have to go to a lawyer in absentia at the same time.

I was delighted and, of course, I agreed to everything!

During this year I learned a lot, I graduated from the Kiev school of photography, I took all the courses that they had. Many students of the school were sure that I was working as an administrator in it, because whenever they came there, I was always there. I really liked everything! So I once again realized that I had chosen the right profession, and I definitely go to study as a photo artist. By the way, at the Kiev School of Photography I am still the pride of the school. (smiling)

Then, without any problems, I first entered the legal, and then the photo artist. By the way, I was taken to the second university with open arms. I came to the group, there were 7 people in the group with me, and 6 of them came because they did not enter any other faculty. That is, they did not come there because they “live and eat photography”, like me. They just came because it's a backup option for them. For me, as for the one who thinks about photography for 24 hours and literally sleeps in an embrace with a camera, it was simply amazing.

And now, after two weeks of studying as a photo artist, my teacher Vladimir Vladimirovich says to me: “Marina, I see such great potential in you that I understand that I am not able to give you what you need. You see, I cannot give you as much as you are willing to receive. I see your work, I see your eyes, I see how you burn with it! Carpius, you don't belong here."

I even cried then.

And here I come home again with the “Case” folder ... (laughs) True, this time it seemed to me that my parents were more prepared ... Over this year they realized that if I really want something, then I have no framework and nothing will stop me.

Moreover, at that time I was already working with might and main, printing me in magazines ...


How old were you then?

17 years. I was only 17. And then I just realized one important point: “When you really want something in life and do what you love, fate itself starts to bring you down. the right people that give you further growth and when you really want something, it turns out. And that's how it happened to me that I met people who took me to the first cover, people who took me to fashion wiki ... At that time, it was generally so that it seems to me that if there were two shootings somewhere at the same time, I would shoot on both it would be me. (laughs)

I worked 24 hours a day. It was free shooting, just for the sake of a signature, I really wanted people to know about me thanks to my work.

It all sounds so easy and simple. But not everyone is able to leave the university, go against the opinion of their parents and do what the soul desires. Unfortunately, people are afraid. Wasn't it scary for you?

This is, of course, very individual. But if we talk about courage, then, of course, I have it. Listen, for the sake of a loved one, I moved to live in another country after 3 months. That is, I make such crazy decisions very quickly, and, thank God, I never regret them. I have this rule: even if you doubt, in any case, you should try!

Do you think it can be said that when making such decisions, you are guided not by your head, but by your heart?

Yes, of course, 100%. That's exactly how it is. Still would! It is rather difficult to say that a person thought with his head when he left institutes for two years in a row. (laughs)

But I really always feel with my heart! Moreover, I'll tell you what: it's contagious! Just after I left my second university, there came a point in my career when I urgently needed to grow! Grow and develop. I needed new equipment, equipment, new camera. The best camera on the market at the time was the Nikon D3, which was exactly what I needed. But it cost crazy money ... For me it was absolutely unrealistic and inaccessible.

And then I went to my mother and said: “Mom, you know, I now feel an incredible potential in myself, and I need good equipment to realize it!”

And my mom…sells the car and gives all the money she makes to me. And with all this money we buy me equipment. Cameras, studio lights, lenses and so on. And again, is it possible to say that mother thought with her head when she committed this act? It is unlikely ... She could not even imagine that I would someday pay for all this equipment (and I did it faster than in a year). But my love infected her, and I proved to her that I can.

Do you remember when you got this love for photography? When did you start filming? How old were you? And you immediately started working?

I fell in love with photography at the age of 15. And I immediately started filming all my friends. Then there was still a popular TUSE website. And they posted their photos there and signed that this was a photo of Marina Karpiy. I then realized that in order to have a place to post my work, I need to make a website. And I made it completely with my own hands, and I had three visitors a day, and I jumped around the apartment and shouted: “Mom, look! Three computers came in to see my work! This is such a success!” I was really happy about this...

And then one day they called me ... “Hello, is this photographer Marina Karpiy?”. And I'm like, "Wait a second, I can't talk." At this time, I myself close the receiver with my hand and shout: “AAAAAAAAAA”. And then, with a straight face, I continue: “Yes, this is photographer Marina Karpiy, I am listening to you carefully.” “I would like to give a photo shoot to my niece, how much does it cost you?”.

And at that moment I realized that I have two options: the first is to simply hang up the phone out of surprise and the second is to pull myself together and name the price. I then chose the second one and named the price of $100. My first client was happy with this price and said it was right for her. That's how it all started.

And we 100% missed my first fee somewhere.

Do I understand correctly that your parents supported you more than not?

Well, mom, yes. And my dad was skeptical. It's hard to surprise my father with anything. When I got a gold medal at school, he took it for granted. He always saw me as someone more than just a photographer.

He always told me like this: “Marina, how can you not understand? A photographer is a person who runs after the bride and groom!” And then I answered: “Dad, you just don’t know, it used to be like that. And now this profession is highly valued. The photographer is the person the bride and groom run after.” And now, when 8 years have passed since that conversation, I remind him and say: “Look, dad, I got a call today on the same date 12 couples! I have a wedding photo session booked a year in advance! What do you think, am I the man who runs after the bride and groom?

Therefore, now he, of course, supports me, but still believes that my story is one in a million ...

Marie, you are happily married, you are a sought-after photographer, how do you manage to combine these two things?

But I can't (laughs). My husband is in Georgia, and I am here, and at the moment we have not seen him for three weeks. And it's very hard.

But Gigi understands me very well. Because he sees that if I don’t take pictures for a week, I go into depression.

I'm not a housewife, I can't cook. And after a week of a quiet family life, I begin to sausage, walk and think: “Mmmm, where should I go, what should I do, who should I shoot?” (laughs)

Even when I call my husband in Georgia, our conversation most often begins with the fact that I tell what wedding I worked at today, what a cool bride and groom were. What an amazing decor! And then I look, and we have been talking for 30 minutes! Thank God, there is Skype and I don’t receive kilometer bills (laughs). But Gigi understands that I live by this, I burn with it! Of course, I get very tired, but this is my self-realization! It's like losing weight, don't eat anything, then you get on the scales - and there are the treasured numbers! And you are satisfied! You want to eat, but you are satisfied!

Do you think success leads to happiness or happiness leads to success?

Happiness to success! Definitely!

After your photo shoots, you go out happy, like after a session of positive psychology. You are always cheerful and happy. Do you think it affects your work?

I am convinced of this. I am often told that my work is a reflection of me. They convey my lightness, kindness, positive. Sometimes friends share that even seeing a photo without a caption, it’s immediately clear that it’s me. Like, in my work I want to turn around, like in a blanket. She is always warm and sunny.

So thanks for the question. Yes this is true.


While we're on the topic of environment, let me ask you, how do you shape yours?

I surround myself with people with whom I don't have to pretend, with whom I feel comfortable, who develop and inspire me.

One of those people is my husband Gigi. He had and continues to have a strong influence on me in everything. But, probably, he influenced me the most in relationships. I globally revised my understanding of the relationship between a man and a woman. Relationships are the key to a happy family life, and life in general.
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Soooo. Now that's interesting! What are you on about now?

Well, well…. Now I’m talking about the fact that before I always considered myself the main one in relationships, I always solved all problems, I have always been ...

Like a man?

Yes, as if she was a little bit a man (laughs). And then I met Gigi and realized that it could be different. And I have changed a lot, of course, in better side. And in principle, all the people who surround me, they change me for the better. Even the photographer Kostya Zakhary changed me for the better. One day we met with him, and he says: “Don’t you know the Lightroom program?” I didn't even know it existed at the time. And this one question of his literally changed my life by 150%. Everything became simple and easy, thanks to two words of Kostya.

Therefore, it is very important to build around yourself such an environment that gives you growth, and does not slow you down.

Tell us about the Karpiy photo tour.

You know, it's from the "never say never" series. I have never photographed landscapes before! And I said I would never do that. As, by the way, I once vowed to shoot weddings. But then you, Alla, came and asked me to film your wedding! But you know how to inspire: “Marina, you will succeed, you can! The fact that you have never photographed a wedding before is only a plus! It's just wonderful! So you will have your own vision!” (laughs) But that's where it all started...

So here's the photo tour. A photo tour is a great opportunity to learn not just to look around, but to let in all the beauty. Learn to see and feel it! I have said more than once that I do not drink Georgian wine. It's all because I get drunk on the Georgian air. And it immediately seems to me that I shoot beautiful landscapes ...

Georgia is simply very beautiful and in order to take amazing pictures there, it is not necessary to be a photographer and have a camera, it is enough that you have a phone with you. And this is true.

In this photo tour, I combined two things. The first is a trip with a non-standard tourist program. And this means that we will get up at 6 in the morning and just live the life of local people. Lead sheep to pasture early in the morning, go fishing at dawn, and so on.

And the second is, of course, photography. You know what's cool? That you don’t need to have a professional camera with you, you can just take pictures with an iPhone, if you don’t want an iPhone, take a photo with your eyes!

Well, for those who will have professional cameras, I have prepared a surprise. We will learn to shoot as the stars move.

Mountains, lake and flying stars above us. I can't wait anymore!

What is the secret of Marina Karpiy's success?

This is love for your work! I 100% love what I do. But love for your work does not mean that everything will be cool and fun all the time. Some losses, failures are possible ... But you understand that even you are happy with them, because without all this you simply could not live.

It is also important to believe in a miracle, not to give up and not to be afraid. And constantly learn, develop and experiment.

For me personally, it happens like this: I come up with the perfect photo processing. Everyone loves it and everyone is happy. So I work for 2-3 weeks and understand that here it is, my success and the limit of perfection! But after 3 weeks I get bored, I understand that I want something more. And for this you need to learn, communicate, be inspired and develop. We need to do something differently! The main thing is to try.

You will not eat buckwheat every day. Right? Even if it's just perfect for you. Yes, it is very tasty and healthy, but it is also unbearable to live. It's the same with knowledge. You need to constantly evolve and do things differently.

What plans do you have for the future?

My husband and I dream of a child. And, God willing, it will happen soon. I'm already looking forward to a new BOOM - children's photography. This has never been my genre, but I am sure that this will be a new stage in my life - shooting small children, small butts, arms and legs ...

Marina Karpiy is a Ukrainian photographer, the hero of the film "Air", the wife of the leader of the Mgzavrebi group, Gigi Dedalamazishvili.

Marina told us about the profession of a photographer, about her favorite shot that remained only in memory, about honesty with herself and others, and also about how important it is to pursue your dream despite all stereotypes and frames. Marina listens to Mgzavrebi and Coldplay, watches films with Audrey Tautou and reads what Gigi advises her to do.

Each photographer has his own handwriting, unique taste.

The first acquaintance with the camera happened when I was four years old. It was then that I first picked up a Polaroid and felt the magic - because I could just press a button and in a few seconds get a “moment” in the picture.

Dad brought Polaroid from abroad. And then he talked about how important light is for photography and generally talked about different technical specifications which I tried very hard to remember.

Each photographer has his own handwriting, unique taste. Many people think that I only photograph people, but I have to admit that after a trip to Georgia, I liked shooting landscapes. I realized how organically people interact with the area in which they live. Here, for example, how can people with straight noses live in the mountains? That's right - no way. :) I'm joking, of course, but there is some kind of subtle connection in everything that I like to catch and realize.

Recently, people lack some directness, honesty. I'm not afraid to express my emotions. If I want to cry, I cry. If you want to laugh or scream, I do it. If you want to speak loudly in a cafe - why not? I am honest with myself and others - this is perhaps the peculiarity of my work.

Recently, people lack some directness, honesty. I'm not afraid to express my emotions.

Every photographer should have a little psychologist. When they tell me on the set that it’s better to shoot “like this”, I still do it my way. But I will do it very carefully, inventing arguments in advance as a sign of my innocence. Maybe I'll "grab", but I'll create a beautiful, my own frame. Of course, there are situations when you want to stop and say: "People, don't make me nervous." But this happens very rarely. You know I never regret anything. After all, if something doesn’t work out for me, then I just didn’t want it enough.

My parents didn't mind me being a photographer, they just wanted me to have a full-time job, for example, in an international company.

Parents' doubts are a challenge for me. After all, it was thanks to this situation that I was able to prove not so much to my relatives as to myself that photography is my main profession. It was a turning point in my life, because then everyone saw how much I want to be a photographer.

I studied at the institute for exactly two weeks - and all the time in class I did nothing but photograph students. This was my protest. I showed with all my appearance that I did not want to study at the faculty international relations I just want to take pictures of people.

I am honest with myself and others - this is perhaps the peculiarity of my work.

It seems to me that there is an opinion among the people that a photographer is a person who runs after the bride and groom in a T-shirt with a print of the logo of his website or phone, and all the time he feels hungry, because no one wants to feed him at the wedding. Today I showed my loved ones that a real photographer is a person for whom the wedding date is postponed only because there was no free time for shooting. I still think that I am being deceived when they say that a wedding in an old chateau on the Cote d'Azur is postponed by a few days due to my busy schedule. This is a great honor for me.

My dad rarely says anything or shows emotions about me. But his tears at the premiere of my film "Air" were something inexplicable. I didn't see him crying and would hardly have believed it if I hadn't been shown the photo. Daddy's tears - that I do not need any extra words. I understand everything.

When I bought my dream camera, the Nikon, I literally slept with it. This feeling reminded me of the joy of the first donated videos that my parents brought from Poland. I liked them so much that every night, when everyone was already dreaming, I went into the hallway, put them on and went to bed in them.

Every photographer should have a little psychologist.

I am always included in the “here and now” process and I really want to learn how to stop some moments. Here we are now sitting with you in a coffee shop, someone near the window is reading a newspaper, a barista is frothing milk, and a young guy is bringing out a beautiful cake, because the client has a birthday today. These are the moments I want to remember in photographs.

A good photo can be taken on mobile phone. It is not always necessary to have a backpack with photographic equipment with you, it is enough just to notice what is happening around.

I really regret that I can't draw. Because there are moments when my phone is dead, there is no camera, but there is such a beautiful shot, which, alas, remains only in memory. I remember when I flew out of Simferopol, I sat in the waiting room and watched the dawn outside the window. It was pouring heavily, when suddenly I saw a tired man with an orange plastic sword in a cool work overalls. He walked straight along the golden ratio towards the empty plane, looking at the dawn. My brain almost exploded from the picture I saw. Only now do I understand that I had to take a loudspeaker and say to the entire airport: "A person who has any photographic device, please come to exit number 5."

I studied at the institute for exactly two weeks - and all the time in class I did nothing but photograph students. This was my protest.

There are no laws in photography. A lot of legendary works were shot not according to the laws of composition. That is why I love this area so much. Full freedom! It is very important!

I would really like to shoot Vakhtang Kikabidze, because I deeply admire him. But I still do not have enough courage or, in the common people's way, "iron eggs" to make this dream come true. But I'm sure it's not far off.

I listen to Mgzavrebi. I love and adore Ukrainian music - Okean Elzy, Boombox.

My favorite band, of course, after Mgzavrebi, is Coldplay. I dream of going to their concert.

I'm such a pop girl - I won't say anything new. But, given that we don’t watch Ukrainian cinema much, I advise you to watch a film about the famous architect Sergei Makhno “The Life of Ideas”.

My favorite movie is Forrest Gump. I also like to review pictures with Audrey Tautou - "Amelie" and the film "Fatal Beauty".

The last book I read is White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I didn't read it in my time at school. By the way, my husband orders all the books for me - thanks to him for that.

And I advise all photographers to read the book by Alexander Lapin "Photography as".

I really like Tbilisi - I always feel at ease there. In this city, I could raise children, take them to school, and then go to my favorite cafe and eat Adjarian khachapuri. After lunch, eat khinkali or drink coffee on the roof overlooking Tbilisi.

I love Lviv very much — it is so cozy. It wants to walk and love.

There are a lot of plans that I can't talk about yet.

Mountains, khinkali, khinkali mountains, drinking songs and amazing people are waiting for us. But first, a brief briefing from photographer Marina Karpiy, who will lead you through the back streets of one of the most delicious countries on the planet Earth.

What to shoot?

1) Old Tbilisi photogenic at any time of the day and from any angle. Excellent panoramas are obtained from the top of Mtatsminda and at the walls of the Narikala fortress, which stands on a rock (a funicular goes to the first, and a cable car is laid to the second - and right above the old city).

Marina Karpiy

It is necessary to catch the color on the streets of old Tbilisi: there are carved balconies-shushabandi, and creaky steps, and grapes on the walls - every frame is a postcard!

Let's go to Georgia in October!

2) Sighnaghi easily confused with an Italian town. Tiled houses stand on the slopes of the hill, and paved roads run down past them. The local architecture - all warm reds and yellows - looks great against the sky and green valleys around, so try to fit both the houses and the surroundings into the frame.


Marina Karpiy

3) A textbook perspective on Mtskheta- from the top of the mountain on which stands the monastery of Jvari. This place is not missed by any traveler. The road here is short, the monastery is very beautiful, and most importantly, it opens amazing view to the valley: far below, at the foot of the mountain, the Aragvi and Kura merge and the old city is visible.


Marina Karpiy

When to go?

Any month is suitable for filming - even winter, but it is especially good in Georgia in autumn: the grapes and fruits are already ripe, and the summer heat and crowds of tourists have receded.

In October 2018, Marina Karpiy, a talented photographer and Canon Ambassador, will lead a photo tour of the most beautiful corners of Georgia. It will be warm, beautiful, sincere and very tasty -

Talented Ukrainian photographer whose work can be looked at forever. Marina has a unique ability to convey in the photo not only the appearance of a person, but also the soul. Many people dream of getting her as a photographer at weddings and other events, but the tight schedule does not allow everyone to do this. Today, Marina has a lot of stunning wedding photo reports of Ukrainian celebrities on her account, and the handwriting of her work can be recognized even without knowing exactly who the author of the pictures is. Now Marina is raising her beautiful daughter Lizi together with her husband, the well-known Georgian musician Gigi Dedalamazishvili, the soloist of the MGVZAGREBI group.

On choosing a profession

At the age of 16, I realized that any literature or magazines that came into my hands, I flipped through, while paying attention exclusively to the pictures. And that, in principle, I perceive this world in pictures. One day I thought: if all this is so interesting to me, then maybe I can create it? After that, she completed all the courses that existed in Kyiv at that time, starting with the Kiev School of Photography. During this year I understood what photography is, how it works, how to work with light, how to see the right angle and create a composition. I began to apply knowledge in practice and realized that I wanted to be a professional.

About the secret of success

I constantly say these banal things and repeat in all interviews. But for me, this is the truth: I believe that if you are doing what you love, then this is a way of your life that you do not accept as an ordinary job. Photography and the profession of a photographer is my life style and I can't imagine myself without it. And I think it's a big success. And even if you don’t have any super achievements, you still enjoy what you do, respectively, you are still in the black.

About the difficulties in the work of the photographer

Of course, I would like to spend more time with my family. Return from the wedding not at 12 at night, but at 6 pm and have time to buy a child. Yes, and rather it's not a difficulty, it's a reality. You are simply ready to make these sacrifices in order to achieve results and profit, in the end. On the other hand, I really love weddings. And you always have to sacrifice something, for example, free time or summer vacation, since summer is the wedding season.

About the first exhibition

My first exhibition was called hot.doggy. It was 2007, the exhibition was held at the Hudgraf Gallery and I was 17 years old. The story of the idea is as follows: I was given a dog, and all my life I dreamed about it. And I “broke”, I just went crazy from how great and cool it is to realize that you are now responsible for someone. After that, I began to notice that all my friends and their dogs are very similar. I wanted to convey this similarity of dogs and their owners with the help of photographic portraits.

About funny cases at work

There are actually a million of them. The most memorable was when I was told to go to the bride in the morning in the village of Vishenki and did not fully specify what area it was. I arrived in this village 15 minutes before the appointed time, but it turned out that there was a village with that name in the Kiev region around 9. In general, I was on the other side of the city, 60 km from the bride, 15 minutes before the start of shooting. This, of course, never happened again, and now I always ask you to clarify the address. But such difficulties are beneficial and I perceive them as life lessons.

About how the shooting of Jamala's wedding went

It was just incredibly cool, and this is one of my favorite weddings. Previously, I did not know Jamala, we met at her wedding. I had certain expectations - after all, a popular personality, a star. I didn't think it would be so easy for her. She turned out to be a wonderful friend and the brightest person I know. I am a fan of her not only as a performer, but also as a person. Bekir (husband of singer Jamala - ed.) is also an amazing person, they found each other. Of course, for me it was a huge responsibility, because I was entrusted with capturing such significant event their lives. By the way, I set my own record - I filmed a wedding that lasted 17 hours. It was a real Tatar wedding. The Tatars have a tradition: young people should dance with each guest, and if there are 100 guests, respectively, with each of them.

About popularity

About how the idea of ​​the #phototurcarpy project came about

How the day starts and ends

My shooting day starts at 8 am. I have breakfast, get dressed and leave. I return late when my daughter and family are already asleep. After each shoot, I make sure to upload all the photos to my laptop: I can’t sleep until I see everything that I shot during the day.

Day off in the morning I spend with the child. At 12 Lisey has her lunch nap and while she sleeps I can work for about 3 hours. I select photos, edit and check my deadlines. Then my daughter wakes up and we come up with something to do, for example, take a walk, go to the nursery or jump on a trampoline. Then we return home, have dinner and I bathe her. This is our rule: when I'm at home, I always bathe her myself. I put the child to bed and I can continue to do my work.

About meeting my husband

The husband organized his first concert in Kyiv. I came for a walk with the girls, and met my wife (laughs). Then he took me to Tbilisi - I went there to celebrate New Year, and as a result did not leave for about a month. I remember my mother was very worried about this, she called all the time, worried and waited for me at home. By the way, now mom and husband are best friends.

How it all fits together

Does not work. But as for self-care, it still sometimes turns out to break out to dye your hair. My personal care is as follows: hair coloring - first of all. This is important for me, I can skip a visit to the beautician - but my roots should always be in order. Otherwise, I feel uncomfortable.

I also try to visit the beautician regularly, about once a month. The last visit was expensive, apparently, I'm getting old and more procedures are needed. I guess next time I won't be back in her office soon (laughs).

At home, I take care of my skin myself. All my skin care products are from the Institut Esthederm brand. It's quite an expensive brand, but it's the best cosmetics I've ever used.

From time to time I get a small rash on my chin, for this I have one very cool product that I apply locally - Lacrima brand clay. I wake up in the morning with a perfect face. This is a medical professional cosmetics and I like it very much.

Last but not least is hair care. My master advised me the La Biosthetique brand and I am satisfied - I have the entire care line of this brand. I also use Moroccan Oil hair mask.

About the features of self-care during the flight

The only thing I do in flight is keep my eyes moist with artificial tears since I wear optical lenses. I also try to just drink plenty of water on the plane. So to say, I moisturize the skin from the inside.

About how it turned out to get in shape after giving birth

I didn’t do anything for this, moreover, I left the hospital with a baby in my arms 2 kilograms less than I weighed before pregnancy. How it happened - I do not know. Probably the bottom line is that I worked, being pregnant, 3 times more than usual. I was so thin after giving birth that now I'm even thinking about getting pregnant again to lose weight (laughs). But this is, of course, a joke.

About your favorite cosmetics

I am a fan of BB creams. My favorite is Clarins BB Skin Detox Fluid. It fits perfectly, it is not visible on the skin. I also love this brand of concealer. Well, in general, I practically do not use cosmetics.

By the way, let me tell you about my recent discovery. In my life I did not know how and did not like to paint my eyes with shadows. Recently, my friend, Georgian makeup artist Yana Bendeliani, applied Armani liquid eyeshadows in 11 shades on my eyelids, which cost all the money in the world and I had to buy them! They are just very comfortable to wear. All you need is just to apply a small amount of shadows on your fingers and then randomly transfer them to the closed eyelid. And you are beautiful!

I don't use mascara, I wear contact lenses and I have very sensitive eyes. There is only one way out: eyelash curlers. If I remember to do this in the morning, then I have beautiful eyelashes all day long.

How to pamper yourself on your day off

Of course, I could now say that I pamper myself with spa trips, but no. On my day off, I try to spend all the time with my child. Well, or, for example, as today - I can go out to dye my hair.

 

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