“I was born and raised in Minsk, Belarus. Since the age of 13 I was getting a professional eduction in painting, drawing, sculpture, and the History of Art. That’s where my passion for photography started. A hobby slowly turned into a profession. After moving to California in 2015 I’ve decided to continue my education by attending classes in painting, charcoal drawing (portraits), and photography. I studied art and the history of art my whole life. That’s where my passion lies.

I’ve started traveling the world at the age of 18 and every new city I visited was a work of art. I admire beautiful architecture, cityscapes, little piazzas surrounded by buildings. Every new city brought me a new museum to see, a new art to uncover. I was more focused on documenting the history of the places, rather than people.

After moving to the US I’ve turned to portraiture. Nothing tells a better story than a person’s eyes. No history is more deserving to be told, than a person’s history. I find beauty in your uniqueness. And no greater story than a love story.

Working with couples and capturing weddings was an obvious choice. Every love story is so different and beautiful. I find inspiration in the love two people share and the special bond that was created between them. I believe there is nothing more sacred and beautiful than marriage.”

-Ana