Family background

Born in Ukraine, Vatslav Shatsylo comes from a family with a rich lineage of artists spanning many generations, each deeply rooted in enduring traditions. A legacy of artistry courses through Vatslav's family, with his grandfather, grandmother, uncle, mother, father, and godfather all embracing art as both their educational background and profession.

Leonid Shatsylo,

the father, in an archival photo from his days at art school.

Professional Journey

Vatslav's creative career was very diverse. Of course, he painted and photographed all his life. But in addition, he tried himself in other creative professions in order to enrich his arsenal and mature as an artist:

• worked in the filming team of TV series

• producer and director of video commercials and music videos

• advertising design

• drew concepts and illustrations for computer games.

If we talk purely about photography, then: he implemented hundreds of creative projects in different countries, collaborated with brands, agencies and published in magazines around the world.

Workshops

Embark on a creative journey with Vatslav, a photography virtuoso! With a wealth of experience, he has conducted numerous masterclasses across Europe. Picture this: hundreds of students have already supercharged their skills with him. Ready to capture your photography dreams? Dive in, learn, and snap your way to greatness!

Embrace Your Creative Spirit

Some photos from Vatslav Shatsylo workshops.

Through years of providing master classes, a unique approach has emerged. The core concept: to capture extraordinary and stunning photos, it's not enough to study photography techniques. Instead, you have to grow as an artist in general.

Many of the students who passed through this program achieved great success, shoot for brands and hold their own exhibitions.