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I am Mamuka Kikalishvili, a Georgian fashion photographer born on November 15, 1971, in Tbilisi. Raised by schoolteacher parents, I developed a passion for photography at 11 when I bought a Smena film camera. I pursued electrical engineering, earning a PhD, and later established a successful business career.

At 35, I rekindled my love for photography, founding Kikala Studio in Tbilisi in 2006, which became the leading studio in the Caucasus. My work has been featured in L'Officiel (Az), Harper's Bazaar (Ru), Boutique (Az), and Nargis (Az), and I have photographed celebrities like Milla Jovovich and Nina Ananiashvili.

Balancing my business and photography, I travelled extensively, capturing diverse cultures and the human spirit. Despite a busy professional life, my passion for photography remains a core part of who I am, inspiring others through my lens.