Valery Romanov. Russian photographer. Host of talk shows and discussions about the nature photography aesthetics. Author of articles on the photography theory and aesthetics as an art direction. Member of the Russian Union of Wildlife Photographers. Lives in Moscow.

about author

Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3 2021) International competition, bronze award in ‘Book/Fine Art - Non-professional’ category

Фотоконкурс Epson «Моя лучшая фотография», победитель в категории «Город»

13th Annual Smithsonian Photo Contest 2015, США, Finalist in Travel category

Day Or Night Photo Contest, США, победитель

Kenko-Tokina International Filter Photo Contest 2014, Special Merit Prize

Hiii Photography International Competition, Merit Award

Best Photographer-2011 International contest, Finalist in Conceptual and Abstract Photography
2021 — Argus-2021 international contest, 2nd place in «Temple of Arts. Servants of the arts. Worshipers» nomination, Russia

2021 — Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3 2021) International competition, bronze award in ‘Book/Fine Art - Non-professional’ category

2017 — My best photography contest by Epson, winner in ‘City’ category

2016 — 13th Annual Smithsonian Photo Contest 2015, finalist in ‘Travel’ category

2016 — Day Or Night Photo Contest, winnner

2014 — Kenko-Tokina International Filter Photo Contest 2014, Special Merit Prize

2012 — Hiii Photography International Competition, Merit Award

2011 — Best Photographer-2011 International contest, Finalist in ‘Conceptual and Abstract Photography’ category
Awards
2022 — Primordial Russia Nature Festival, «The Seasons» project. Moscow, Russia

2019 — The Living World. Saint Petersburg, Russia

2016 — 16th China International Photographic Art Exhibition, China

2015 — Planet Moscow. VDNH, Moscow, Russia

2014 — Photo without Borders (National Geographic Russia). Moscow, Russia

2012 — PLATSDARM/SIMBIRSK loft project. ‘Exploration of territories’ Airborne Assault. Ulyanovsk, Russia

2012 — Photosight Russian Awards 2012, VINZAVOD Center for Contemporary Art, Moscow, Russia

2011 — Geo_metry. Moscow, Russia
Exhibitions
Media
2020 — World Natural Heritage sites. Russia. Album (2 artworks)

2017 — Go West. Ancient Lisbon, mysterious Sintra and other treasures of Portugal. Voyage No. 194

2017 — Cyprus. Flaming gold or fiery copper? Russian Photo

2017 — Cyprus. Flaming gold or fiery copper? Part two. Russian Photo

2016 — Highlands, Scotland: Canto the First. Russian Photo

2016 — Highlands, Scotland: Canto the Second. Russian Photo

2014 — SONYclub.offline 3 Photo Album (4 artworks)

2014 — Analysis and criticism of the photograph: is it realistic, beautiful or sincere? Foto.ua

2014 — The form and content of the photograph. To enjoy or to think? Foto.ua

2013 — The form and content of the photograph. Events, symbols and allegories. Foto.ua

2013 — Three stages of photography: technique, composition and idea. Foto.ua

2013 — The thoughts about still image ‘right’ form. Space illusion. Foto.ua

2013 — The thoughts about still image ‘right’ form. Color aesthetics and geometry. Foto.ua

2013 — The thoughts about still image ‘right’ form. Between geometry and psychology. Foto.ua

2013 — The thoughts about still image ‘right’ form. Foto.ua

2013 — On the road to masterpieces. Digital Photo No.123

2013 — To enjoy or to think? Digital Photo No.120

2013 — Superiority or equality? Digital Photo No.119

2013 — 3 stages of photo art, Digital Photo No.118

2013 — SONYclub.offline 2 Photo Album (2 artworks)

2013 — Photo.Image.November, catalogue (1 artwork)
Publications