Artem Zhushman
Documentary Photographer / Videographer · Art Director / Visual Content Editor
About
For over 15 years I've shot documentary and commercial work, from ethnographic stories in Nepal, Thailand, and Georgia to commercial projects for brands rooted in natural and sustainable industries. A contributing artist at Stocksy United since 2014. Based in Buenos Aires, working with clients worldwide.
My visual approach is direct, documentary, and honest: minimal staging, focused on the moment and the person in front of the camera, with contemporary touches where they fit.
Experience & Focus Areas
Long-term documentary projects: ethnography, disappearing cultures and traditions, rural and remote communities (Nepal, Thailand, India, Georgia, Indonesia)
NGO work on social themes (community aid and infrastructure development in mountainous Nepal)
Nature, natural production, sustainable agriculture: tea, wine, organic goods
Commercial shoots: real estate, restaurants and food, lifestyle, wellness, natural cosmetics and products
Experience with print publications and film production teams, including art department work on a feature film set
What I'm Looking For
I'm not chasing a specific job title or narrow role. I'm looking for long-term collaboration with companies, brands, and projects whose values match mine: natural, honest, sustainable, respectful of culture and people.
I see myself primarily as an editor and art director, not a technical executor:
Selecting and curating material, building galleries and shortlists
Shaping the visual language of a brand or project, helping decide where it should go next
Rough-cut video planning and shot selection, not final post-production assembly
Contributing to strategic decisions on how to visually communicate a company's philosophy in a contemporary, natural storytelling style
In short: a role inside the team thinking about direction, not just executing a brief.
Working Format
Open to long-term collaboration, retainer arrangements, a consulting role on visual direction, or a regular ongoing role on the team, remote or on location.
Contact: zhushmanphoto@gmail.com