This is Me, Ivan

Born in Bulgaria and having lived in Cyprus, I now build my family life in the United Kingdom! I reside in Stocksbridge, just outside Sheffield, and while I love the local walks, I'm not a fan of the hills. My week spots are HARIBO sweets and chocolate—despite that, I should probably weigh 20 stones! I used to be very into going to the gym and weightlifting, but life took a turn, and my biggest mistake was stopping; now snacking has taken priority. I competed in cycling for two years, aiming to reach a professional level by age 18, but smoking held me back; thankfully, I don’t smoke anymore. From the age of 19, I lived in Cyprus with my parents for nine years, and yes, I spent most of my time in Ayia Napa—you know the story! I speak three fluent languages—Bulgarian, English, and Greek—along with some basic Russian, which come in handy. At our wedding in Cyprus, I randomly decided to learn wakeboarding; it was tough at first, but I picked it up quickly, with my favorite spot being Sheffield Cable Park. I'm also a massive fan of cars; I've had the privilege of driving some incredible vehicles, but my dream is to own a 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback! For ten years, I worked in hospitality while pursuing my passion for photography and videography. Eventually, I decided to share my photography skills and became a UK wedding photographer and wedding videographer, and I’ve loved every minute of it since. I live with my amazing wife Nikki and our cat. We had a wonderful dog named Archie, a Labrador retriever, but we lost him three days after returning to Cyprus for our wedding, so we aren't ready to get another dog just yet. I studied Business Administration and Finance at university, but it just wasn't for me. I find that creativity and staying active suit me much better, leading me to capture memories for others through my photography. Funny enough, I don’t like taking selfies of myself. So that’s me, and thanks for sticking around to read about my life!