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Victoria Zhandybay 🇰🇿
A visual director with style and soul
Studio owner @magiclightst
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MY LAST LIGHTING WORKSHOP OF 2026 IS HERE! ✨

Houston photographers & videographers, this one is for you!

Join me on November 21 for 4 hours of creativity, lighting experiments, and real hands-on practice.

This workshop is all about creative lighting with continuous lights — learning how to control light, create different moods, and bring your artistic vision to life.

EVENT DETAILS

📍 Magic Light Studio | Houston, TX
📅 November 21, 2026
⏱ 4 hours of learning & practice
🎟 Investment: $299

This is more than just a lighting class. It’s a chance to experiment, get inspired, and take your creative work to the next level.

Limited spots available!

Ready to create something extraordinary?

CLAIM YOUR SPOT — LINK IN BIO! by @victoria.arw

So… I guess this is me 😅

Of course, this carousel still doesn’t show everything.

There’s also normal life behind all of this home, family, everyday things, responsibilities, rest… all the boring human stuff

And there are things that constantly keep me inspired.

Beautiful people inspire me. Talented photographers inspire me. Art, fashion, light, random details I notice somewhere during the day.

And MUSIC.

I listen to music ALL THE TIME. When I work, when I edit, when I drive, when I train, when I rest. Music can completely change my mood and sometimes give me an entire idea for a shoot.

I think my brain is just constantly collecting little pieces of inspiration from everywhere and turning them into something.

So yeah… this is Victoria Arw.

A lot of work. A lot of ideas. A little chaos 👀
And a person who is still learning, growing, dreaming and genuinely enjoying the life she’s building. ❤️ by @victoria.arw

A Tiffany Blue Christmas. 🩵

A little New York glamour, a touch of holiday magic, and a whole lot of elegance.

From the concept and styling to every lighting detail, this editorial was entirely created and photographed by me.

This exclusive holiday experience is now available for a limited number of private bookings.

By inquiry only. ✨ by @victoria.arw

First Halloween Party in my own studio 🥹🥹🥹
I love my friends

Thank you all for such a wonderful time 😈 by @victoria.arw

It’s giving “wife of the party” since the early 2000s… swipe for a childhood Halloween costume.

#halloween #costume #bride #engaged #fiance by @victoria.arw

One of my favorite tools for a smoother, faster, and more creative workflow — Evoto! ✨

I use Evoto Tethering at almost every photoshoot and workshop, and it has become an essential part of my creative process!

Being able to see every shot instantly on my laptop, check the lighting, details, and composition in real time makes such a difference.

It’s fast, convenient, and allows me to focus on what I love most — creating beautiful images! 📸

And during my workshops, it’s especially helpful because everyone can see exactly what’s happening on set in real time!

Want to try it yourself? Get 20% OFF with my link and promo code! 🤍

🔗 https://link.evoto.ai/victoria

Code: VICTORIA20

#Evoto #EvotoAI #TetheredShooting #PhotographyWorkflow #StudioPhotography by @victoria.arw

CHRISTMAS MINIS ARE COMING! 🎄✨

But this year, I wanted to do something a little different!

Instead of offering just one traditional Christmas setup, I’m bringing you multiple themes, different moods, and endless possibilities to create something that feels uniquely YOU.

Whether you’re dreaming of a glamorous holiday editorial, a soft winter wonderland, something playful and feminine, or a classic Christmas atmosphere — you get to choose the style you love most! ❤️

And honestly, one of the biggest advantages of having my own photography studio is the creative freedom it gives me. I can constantly transform the space, experiment with lighting, colors, backgrounds, and create completely different worlds in the same studio.

And the best part? We don’t have to limit ourselves to these examples! If you have your own ideas or inspiration, I’d absolutely love to bring them to life.

My goal is to make your Christmas photos feel like more than just holiday pictures. I want them to feel like a little fashion campaign created just for you. ✨

Christmas Mini Sessions will be available soon!

Which Christmas mood is your favorite? Tell me in the comments! 🎀 by @victoria.arw

For this shoot, I used the Godox Litemons LP600R RGB LED Light.
The link ⬇️

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGX8ZT9Q by @victoria.arw

Light. Editorial.

Model: @sofiabisono
MUAH: @yana.makiyana
Studio: @magiclightst

You just need to understand light.

And that’s exactly what we’ll explore at my upcoming Lighting Workshop on November 21st. by @victoria.arw

Shooting directly to my laptop and applying professional retouching in real time? Yes, please! 🔥

This is why I love Evoto AI! From tethered shooting to instant retouching, everything happens in one seamless workflow. Less time editing, more time creating! ✨

Want to try it yourself? Get 20% OFF with my link and promo code!

🔗 https://link.evoto.ai/victoria

🏷️ Code: VICTORIA20 by @victoria.arw

Houston baddies, it’s your time. 😼

October & November bookings are officially OPEN.

For the bold, the hot, the confident, and anyone ready to see themselves differently.

Let’s create something powerful, sexy & unforgettable.

📍 Houston, TX
DM me to book your shoot. by @victoria.arw

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I LOVE to create self portrait 🎨
You can see more in my gallery by @victoria.arw