Photo studio in Vancouver

Studio in Vancouver

Recently, I rented a space long-term in a studio in Vancouver. The photos you see below are from my very first tryout there.

The space itself is part of a larger creative establishment. The owner makes films, and several different companies rent studios and workspaces inside the building. It’s one of those places where creativity quietly lives behind industrial walls. I ended up with a shared photo studio, a shared office, and some storage.

I know—it might not sound like much.

But when you’re new to a city, still learning its rhythm and finding your way around, having your place matters. A place where you can come with an idea, unpack your gear, drink coffee, talk to people who understand what you do, and just create.

What makes this space special isn’t only the walls or the light—it’s the people. I’m surrounded by other creatives: photographers, actors, filmmakers, and just genuinely cool humans. That energy is hard to fake and impossible to buy. You either find it, or you don’t.

The first time I walked in, it hit me unexpectedly. It reminded me of my very first studio back in Ukraine. Nothing fancy. No polished perfection. But full of character. The kind of place that feels alive because work actually happens there.

And that’s exactly what I was looking for.

So if you’re trying to find me in Vancouver, head through Gastown and look for the Iron works building. Somewhere around there is my new creative space—quietly growing, evolving, and filling up with ideas.

To break the space in properly, I collaborated with a few models, experimenting, testing light, and letting the room speak for itself. What came out of those first sessions is shared below.

This is just the beginning.