My name is Maria Afanasieva. I’m a videographer and content creator focused on aesthetic, emotional, and atmospheric visuals for brands and private clients.
I’m drawn to details that feel lived-in rather than staged. My work spans content production for social media, promotional and lifestyle video, food and macro shooting, as well as editing and post-production - always guided by natural movement, quiet confidence, and a strong sense of visual storytelling.
I collaborate with creative spaces, brands, and individuals across a range of visual projects — adapting my approach to each environment while staying true to storytelling and mood.
Restaurants & cafés
Hotels & lifestyle spaces
Beauty & self-care brands
Jewelry & accessories
Social media & digital content
Personal lifestyle & portrait projects
Selected collaboration
For almost two years, I’ve been collaborating with SushiYama, creating ongoing visual content for the restaurant chain — from mood-driven lifestyle videos to content for the SushiYama Kids direction, with a strong focus on atmosphere, brand identity, and emotional storytelling.
Alongside this collaboration, my work includes hotel content production, beauty-industry projects, and jewelry shoots for an international brand.
Model & UGC Creator for Brands
About This Direction
Alongside videography, I also work as a model and UGC creator, helping brands produce authentic, natural-feeling content for social media and advertising.
My style is based on softness, real emotion, lifestyle aesthetics and a storytelling approach.
