Slava is a self-taught artist. He was involved in photography since childhood, devoting much time to develop technical skills and artistic vision. Slava’s main interest lies with endless aspects of nature – redwoods, wild and garden plants, rock formations, streams and vistas. His specialty is breathtaking panoramas that bring the great outdoors closer, encompassing the viewer. His photographs passionately reveal the beauty of parks, preserves and gardens and remind us about beauty that we often forget in our urban life. Born in Moscow, Russia, Slava moved to San Francisco Bay Area, California in 90s where he works and lives now.