Conversations with Kyle Fedasiuk

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kyle Fedasiuk. 

Hi Kyle, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers?
I started my journey in the fashion and art industry in March of 2020. I started as a model. I walked for my first show for ASU’s fashion program. The university’s senior grad students display a collection of garments for their final project and I had the opportunity to walk for one of the student designers Christian Sol. Shortly after that, I joined a startup modeling agency called “Willow Scott Models”. The agency specializes in offering a diverse cast of talent and providing opportunities for everyone in the industry regardless of your size, shape, skin, sexuality, gender identity, etc. When Covid hit, I decided I needed a new hobby so I picked up a camera. Through self-portraits, I have found a way to execute my creative freedom and portray my own unique vision. Driven by a passion for emotional expression, I have found this hobby to redefine who I am as an artist. I consider myself both a model and a photographer. I started my own photography business, it’s still in the works. I recently launched my own website and had my first booking last month. I aim to expand my range of talent and grow with others in this collaborative community. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
This journey has not been the easiest. Being a nursing student, I have found it hard to find time for everything I do. I taught myself photography, I had no guide- I learned by trial and error. I worked hard to buy my own gear and I find that I’m constantly growing and wanting more. At first, when I was asked to collaborate as a photographer, I found it challenging to find transportation to the shoot location as I originally had no car. It took piling my gear in the back of many Ubers to get to where I am today and I’m proud of how far I’ve come and how much there still is for me to learn. As a student, it’s also been stressful and I’ve felt many emotions throughout this journey. Often, I find myself feeling down or setback but I’ve learned to take that feeling and shoot with a concept to turn it into something beautiful. That’s where a lot of my art comes from- pure and raw emotion. Both the good and the bad. 

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I believe that what sets me apart from others in the industry is my versatility. Since January 2021, I started submitting my work to a variety of magazines from all over the globe. Over the months I have created and been published in over 50 different editorials including 20 front covers. I am always planning my next shoot. I love to include aspects of color in my work. You can find the uncommon use of color gels in a variety of ways to bring vibrancy to my images. I also experimented with “light painting” and through this have recently learned to incorporate movement into my work to create an intended motion blur. I am always brainstorming new ideas to create and stand out. My mom often asks me when I plan on doing a “normal” photoshoot. You’ll find that in my work, there is no normal. 

If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
Growing up was nowhere near easy for me. With parents who got divorced when I was in the 3rd grade and a trio of learning disabilities, I had trouble finding who I was as a person. I was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome when I was in 6th grade. Tourette’s Syndrome is a disorder when the brain cannot control certain sounds or motor functions voluntarily. This disorder manifests itself in motor and vocal tics. Almost how someone with a nervous tic would bounce their leg up and down at the doctor’s office. These go away when I’m focused on a task at hand. As a kid, I also struggled a lot with ADHD. To this day I have trouble focusing on everyday tasks. I have found my mind to be a swirling pool of ideas and I’ve often found inspiration for some of my work through this. As an advocate for mental health and awareness, I encourage my viewers and audience to never hesitate to be different. Finding differences within ourselves is what makes us unique. 

Contact Info:

• Email: kfedasiuk@gmail.com
• Website: www.photobyfedasiuk.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photobyfedasiuk/
• Other: https://kavyar.com/kfedasiuk

Image Credits
Kyle Fedasiuk
Kyle Fedasiuk Photographer
Kalysta Mallory
Regina Razdobarova