Vera Undritz. Bespoke Photography Service
Hello, I’m Vera Undritz — a photographer with 15 years of experience helping people see themselves in a new, inspiring light.
My work combines artistic vision with a professional approach. I have photographed over 30 magazine covers and collaborated with renowned actors, politicians, and business leaders.
I don’t just photograph faces; I create stories.
Confidentiality, attention to detail, and heartfelt dedication are my key principles.
Together, we will create photographs that become your heritage, highlighting your style and individuality.
Education
After 2011: Short-term thematic offline courses for professional development at Natalia Udartseva School of Visual Arts, Photoplay Photo Studio, High School of Photography, Newton photo school, as well as online courses.
2011: EFTI, Escuela de Fotografia Centro de Imagen, advanced course on flash photography management, Madrid, Spain.
2007-2008: Institute of Contemporary Art Issues, Moscow.
2001-2007: RGGU (Russian State University for the Humanities, Art-Design Department), Moscow.
2005-2006: Gobelins l'École de l’Image (Graphic Design Department), Paris 13, France.
2003-2004: School of Contemporary Art at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow.
Exhibition Projects
Participation in exhibition projects in Russia and abroad since 2003.
In 2005 — winner of the “Francomania” photo contest organized by the French Embassy.
First solo exhibition “Winter Illusions” took place in 2008 at the Moscow Museum of Contemporary Art.
Member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia.
“VU” stands for my initials as well as “vu” which means “seen” in French.
Work Experience:
- Photographer for films by Alexander Kovtunetz, “To Be” and “Can’t Leave Stay”.
- Photographed three exhibition projects — “Facing Kremlin”, “Tales of 2 Cities”, and “Hope” for the Austrian Cultural Forum (portraits of artists and exhibitions).
- Photographed the project of Italian artist Fabrizio Plessi at the Pushkin Museum.
- Collaboration with actress Elena Podkaminskaya on the sets of “Dancing with the Stars” and “Ice Age”.
- Collaborations with magazines: Salon Nedvizhimosti, TopBeauty, Obraz Zhizni, Millioner, Rabbit, L`Etoile, Style de Beaute, Sport Facilities, Avtomobili, Interview, Health & Lifestyle.
- Photographer for Renata Litvinova’s film “The Last Tale of Rita”.
- Collaboration with the French theater company Les Yeux Grand Ouverts, as well as with the theater festival in Annecy (photography and graphic design).
- Internship at the design company Atelier LZC, Montreuil, France.
- Graphic designer and photographer for the ethnic club INBI, Moscow.
- Internship at the design company Atelier Patrix, Paris 6, France. Internship at the photo studio Studio Daguerre, Paris 14.
- Freelance collaboration with the design company Atelier Ageiro, Paris, France.
