I am Yana, the photographer who will make your next photoshoot a pleasant adventure rather than a stressful chore. Come to my studio for your personal portrait or invite me to create a standout story about your business and we’ll enjoy this time together. I have started a photography career over a decade ago, finished my Master of Arts degree at the Academy of Art University, graduating with an award for the Best Portfolio of the Year. My first education is in Life Sciences, and thanks to that I have a pragmatic and organized approach to whatever I do. In my pictures, I seek for movement, emotions and harmony. I enjoy creating artistic portraits that show off my client’s personality, profession and style. I am a huge fan of retro monochrome portraiture and I love producing fashion storytelling shoots with a bit of a surrealistic touch.
Awards
Winner in Student-Portrait | Creative Quarterly (CQ61) - 2020
Honorable mention | Vienna International Photo Awards - 2020
Honorable Mention in Portrait | Chromatic Photography Awards - 2020
Honorable mention in Portrait, Children and Fine Art-Nudes | International Photography Awards (IPA) - 2021
Silver in People-Children | Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) - 2021
Platinum in Commercial Photography - Advertising | Muse Photography Awards - 2021
Bronze in Advertising-Conceptual | One Eyeland Photography Awards - 2021
Best in Show Award | Spring Show, Academy of Art University, San Francisco - 2022
Silver in Editorial-Fashion | The Moscow International Photo Awards (MIFA) - 2022
Exhibitions
The Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR | Color Photography - 2018
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA | Spring Show - 2019
The Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR | Photo Shoot - 2019
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA | Spring Show - 2020
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA | Spring Show - 2021
The PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT | Open Call - 2021
APA San Diego, Bread & Salt Art Gallery | Untitled - 2022
The PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT | Portals: Windows, Mirrors and Doors - 2023
625 Gallery, San Francisco, CA | Solo Exhibition - 2023