Nightlife Photographer Kirill Was Here

Kirill Bichutsky is a New York based nightlife photographer that knows how to push the limits with respect to building a brand. KirillWasHere.com was launched in March of 2009 and has really gained traction in terms of developing web traffic and a loyal following. Kirill’s work was displayed on the front page of Examiner.com this week featuring recent shots of Jamie Foxx at his album release party in NYC.

If you’re in marketing or advertising, it’s easy to realize that Kirill is dedicated to blowing his brand up by using the power of web traffic and curiosity to drive visitors to his website. Simply put, partygoers want to see pictures of themselves online and event planners are always seeking media coverage to maximize returns on PR budgets. Kirill encourages his website visitors to “steal” his watermarked photos to broaden his reach. This makes it easy for media outlets to provide detailed coverage on events using Kirill’s unique images.

The majority of Kirill’s work is still based around nightlife photography. Recently, he’s stepped his game up by shooting popular artists, musicians, and celebrities. The shot above featuring hip-hop sensation Drake captures the power of his onstage-delivery the and rise of his career in 2010.

It may be premature to compare Kirill Bichutsky to Terry Richardson with respect to shooting images that are raw, provocative, and often humorous. The shock value and quality of Kirill’s photography is a key selling point that continues to keep online visitors coming back for more.

Working with artists such as LMFAO and Lil’ Jon this year gave Kirill the credibility he needed to take on more exclusive projects. Most artists that showcase their work online often struggle with monetizing their work before it ever gets into the hands of the public. This is a mistake that sometimes takes creative’s years to figure out and overcome.

The work presented on KirillWasHere.com speaks for itself and isn’t diluted with meaningless commentary and fluff. Additionally, there’s no shortage of images of beautiful women putting themselves in compromising situations. You can’t help but respect a guy that’s honest and dedicated to his craft.

I don’t have a crystal ball handy, but I’m confident KirillWasHere.com will continue to grow as more galleries featuring celebrities, socialites, and party-goers are posted. If Kirill Bichutsky remains as dedicated and driven as he is today with regard to shooting at multiple venues in the same night and aggressively promoting his brand, he should become a household name by early 2013. Follow this guy on Twitter @KirillWasHere. He’s quite the character.

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