Honorable Mention / 2024 / Portraiture / Culture

The Basque Carnival Celebration

At the carnival dedicated to welcoming spring in the Basque Country of France, I captured the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of the celebration. People dressed as various animals fill the streets with their joy and energy, dancing and singing along to the music. The photos capture moments of joy and spontaneity, as well as colorful costumes and traditional festival elements, creating an atmosphere of merriment and festivity.

Hello! My name is Natalia. I am a photographer from Kyiv, Ukraine.

My passion for photography emerged during times of war. It was a period when I realized how essential photography is to me. It became not just a hobby but a salvation from depression and a source of inspiration.

I intend to advance my career as a photographer to convey beauty and meaning in the world through my photographs.

Awards Bronze Winner in Nature-Flowers category at the Budapest International Foto Awards 2023
Honorable Mentions in the Tokyo International Foto Awards, Fine Art Photography Awards, and ND Awards.