FASHION
Ko Inho: The Talented Fashion Photographer Behind the Lens
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Ko Inho
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Yana Karnaukhova
At any social event, there is always one professional photographer who is tasked with capturing the essence of the event. This photographer must be inconspicuous, courteous, and unobtrusive, all while taking stunning photographs that capture the emotions of the guests. In Russia, there is no photographer who does this better than Inho Ko, a successful Russian photographer of Korean origin who lives in Moscow..
Ko Inho’s passion for photography started at a young age when he discovered the beauty of capturing fleeting moments. He honed his early photography skills by taking street photographs, capturing the joys and sorrows of everyday life. As he grew in his craft, he developed a keen eye for detail, learning to capture the essence of his subjects in just a few seconds.
“Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world.”
Ko Inho’s photography career took a new direction when he transitioned into high fashion photography. His style is distinct, with the traditional aesthetics of street photography mixed with the glamour of high fashion. In his street-fashion style photographs, his professional hand is immediately visible, starting from the angle of the models and ending with the background details.
In a matter of seconds, Ko Inho is able to capture the essence of his subjects, showcasing them in a way that is both aspirational and authentic. His photographs have been featured in leading glossy magazines such as ELLE, Terekhov, 12Storeez, and Cosmopolitan, as well as in advertising campaigns for famous brands.
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
Ko Inho’s list of clients reads like a who’s who of the fashion and entertainment industries, with stars such as Irina Shayk, Renata Litvinova, and Alesya Kafelnikova and other celebreties featuring in his work. He is known for his ability to bring out the best in his subjects, eliciting a range of emotions that are reflected in his photographs.
What makes Ko Inho truly unique is his ability to seamlessly blend in at social events, capturing stunning photographs while remaining unnoticed. He is often called upon to photograph difficult events, where his ability to capture the essence of a fleeting moment in a matter of seconds is truly appreciated.
Ko Inho is a fashion photographer like no other. His ability to capture the essence of a person in a few fleeting seconds is remarkable, and his unique combination of street photography and haute couture photography has created a style that is entirely his own. With the help of his photographs, he brings a sense of authenticity to a typically glamorous world