Slide #9
Kirill was recently named “Best Nightlife Photographer” at the 2011 Paper Nightlife Awards. It was a decided by an online voting system. He credits his victory to being able to call in favors from people like Lil John and Far East Movement to help with his social media campaign. “It was cool to be recognized for something I’ve been working hard for.”
HN: “What would you be doing if you weren’t a nightlife photographer?” KB: I think I would of packed all my shit up, moved to LA, became a director’s assistant and learned filmmaking. I would have wormed my way into the scene, like I did with comedy and nightlife. I always felt, if I put my mind to it I could do it.Having accomplished so much with his website Kirill’s goal now is to return to his artistic roots. He plans to sell prints of some of his work. “I want to bring this to the fine art community, as opposed to just digital blog shit. That kind of stuff will push me to longevity. I can’t be forty shooting in a club.”