My name is Natalia and I’m the Founder, Director &  in-House Photographer at Kusa Studios!

We are a mom & pop team who were both raised on Long Island.

Oceanside has always been my grounds for greatness and I hope to return the favor!

While attending OHS, I started modeling professionally at 16 years old and continued to pursue the industry for over a decade. I was signed to Wilhelmina Models for a majority of my career before I went into the Miss Long Island and then Miss New York USA circuit! I have shot international campaigns for companies like Pantene & Colgate-Palmolive and have walked in hundreds of fashion shows (in and off NYFW) for brands like Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne , Elie Tahari,  and Macy's .

I am also a former corporate Production Manager for Derek Lam, Michael Kors & Gap, and am LIM College alumni.

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My goal for Kusa Studios is to bring local people to the forefront. 
Long Island is home to SO MANY amazing creators; entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, models, performers, photographer, producers & so many other forms of expression.

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Whether you want to create a video to showcase your business, take product photos, make a music video, create a movie, or if you simply need someone to professionally hear you - we can be here for you.

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We want to help make your vision come to life AND want to help you along the journey.

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I hope to be someone in your community you can count on.

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