About

Maryna Syrovatka is a Ukraine-born photographer currently based in Slovakia. Since 2021, she has operated her studio in Bratislava, where she conducts the majority of her photoshoots, working with both film and digital mediums.

Her introduction to analog filmmaking and darkroom techniques came from her parents, sparking a fascination with film that endures to this day. This early passion led her to leave a successful career as a lawyer in 2018 and fully commit to photography.

Maryna’s photographic education is largely self-directed, supplemented by workshops with renowned artists such as Andreas Bitesnich, Jonas Bendiksen, Nadav Kander, and Steve McCurry.

Her projects revolve around individuals navigating pivotal moments and transitioning between different realities. Her work gently immerses a variety of subjects in poetic reflections, exploring moments of uncertainty and paying homage to the unknown. Her photographic narrative is intuitively feminine, discreet, and slightly surreal.

Maryna’s work has been exhibited internationally and featured in various publications, including the PhotoVogue platform.

Currently, Maryna is dedicated to personal projects and bookmaking. Her diverse educational and career background significantly influences her choice of topics and approach to her work.