Behind the Lens: My Los Angeles Journey in Beauty Photography and Retouching

I’m excited to share my recent VoyageLA magazine interview about my journey as a beauty photographer and retoucher in Los Angeles.

In it, I share how my love for beauty photography led me to take a leap of faith and open my own photography studio in Sherman Oaks – an LA suburb, a busy little town that blends into the famous Studio City and is only minutes away from another artistic hub, North Hollywood.

Model Ireland Basinger Baldwin, makeup by @lilly_keys, hair @bekahlesserbeauty, photo & post by me @juliakuzmenko using  @retouchingpanels. ⁠Special thanks to @julesnewmark and @newmarkmodels. Photographed with @broncolorusa.

I share how my little studio on Woodman Avenue, despite the many common small business challenges, became the backdrop for countless creative and commercial shoots, working with amazing brands like Pat McGrath Labs, Neutrogena, Melt Cosmetics and Sunday Riley, and even collaborating with celebrities and influencers such as Rob Schneider, Ireland Basinger Baldwin, Tati Westbrook and others.

Client: Pat McGrath Labs, makeup by @jordanliberty⁠, skin & MUA assistant @lupemoreno_mua, Photography @juliakuzmenko⁠, Post-production @juliakuzmenko + @avenueretouching⁠ using @retouchingpanels.

From finding a perfect little space to navigating all the challenges of running a small business.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to blend artistry with entrepreneurship, or if you’re just looking for a little inspiration to keep going in your own creative journey, I’d love for you to check out the full interview.

Read the full interview here 🤗