Shotarry (Shota) was born on July 15,1988 in Tbilisi, Georgia. He is currently a photographer and videographer based in Los Angeles. Shota is trained in fine arts with a focus in drawing and painting. After he graduated with honors from the Rustaveli University of Theater and Film, he kick started his career in fashion photography. Hewon The Photo Awards of the tourism department contest. Shota initially worked for Georgian fashion magazines and created video publications for local designer collections. After a successful career launch, he moved to Los Angeles to enhance his skillset and branch out. Shota has had the opportunity to work with influential famous models, actors, brands and stylists i.e Pharrell Williams,Sharon Stone, Busy Philipps, Hilary Duff, Kim Petras, among others

Redx: If you only had one lens, what would it be and why?
Shota: It would be a toss-up between a 24-70 1.8 or a 50mm 1.4 lens. I use these two lenses for 95% of my work.
I think I would lean towards the 50mm because of the diversity. You could create portraits with the lens and more environmental landscapes.

RedX: What drew you to your style of photography?
Shota: Truman Capote has been a huge inspiration and influence on my work.
His composition and timeless lighting are close to perfection. The simplicity of the work is also a huge draw for me.

RedX: What’s the best piece of photography advice you’ve been given?
Shota: Make pictures, the rest will work itself out.

RedX: What’s one thing an aspiring photographer should focus on if they want to make photography a career?
Shota: Put commerce on the same plane as art. In other words, make the business aspect of photography equally as important as the art aspect.