Ivan was born and raised in Tyumen. He began his career as a cinematographer in Moscow and later lived in Serbia, gaining experience in the international market. Since 2024, he has been based in Moscow again. Within his first year back, Ivan shot projects for Sber, Demix, Yandex Ultima, ASICS, Avito, T2, and other brands.
Visually, Ivan gravitates toward depth, strong contrast, unconventional camera work, and precise visual accents. He feels at home in genres such as sports, absurd humor, manifestos, storytelling with unexpected twists, and bold fashion. Ivan also has experience working as a director of photography and director.