I (Ilkin Salifov) was born in Baku which is the capital of Azerbaijan on June 7, 1991. I was accepted to Baku State University after school. I had enthusiasm for the photography and art at the university, so I took my art photos with my phone in these years and this was just a hobby for me. I bought my first camera (Nikon P500) at the 3rd course in 2011. Then I took photos of nature which were better than previous ones. I graduated from the university in 2012 and passed exams for a post graduate degree at Azerbaijan State University of Economics. After 2 years I abandoned the university and decided to dedicate my life for the photography and started to work at this sector as a professional one. My first professional camera is Canon 5D Mark II. Since that year I have been organizing photo sessions for models, taking photos at different types of event and accepted commercial proposals. Despite of commercial photo shoots I am always keen on attending the jamborees and contests where I have been rewarded with many certificates. I won first place in the contest which Azerbaijan Photographers Union organized in 2016. I attended the 7th international photo exhibition (FOTOFEST-2016) which was arranged in Chelyabinsk in 2016. My photos were exhibited in the 1st Nationwide Open Photo Exhibition supported by ASAN Volunteers, Azerbaijan Photographers Union and Azerbaijan State News Agency in 2017 and I was certificated by the supporters for the participation. I am a member of Azerbaijan Photographers Union.