Born in 1999, I live and work as a portrait and documentary photographer in Munich, Germany. I completed my photography studies at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich and since 2024, I have been attending the Masterclass at the Ostkreuzschule in Berlin.
In my photographic work, I deal with socially relevant topics, particularly questions of identity and belonging. Currently, my research is also focusing on the consequences of the transformation of post-socialist countries in Eastern Europe.
In addition to my personal projects, I regularly photograph for newspapers and magazines such as Süddeutsche Zeitung, Die Zeit and Der Spiegel.
Awards and Grants
2024 World Report Award - Festival della Fotografia Etica, Shortlist ›Droa‹
2024 Athens Photo Festival, Shortlist ›Droa‹
2023 Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography, Finalist ›Droa‹
2023 Nikon Fotobus Grant, Shortlist
2023 LensCulture Portrait Award, Finalist ›Droa‹
2022 Bavarian Press Photography Award ›Droa‹
2022 German Youth Photo Award ›Loro Borici‹
selected Publications
2024 Der Spiegel ›Hochwasser in Bayern‹
2023 Zeit Online ›Verlassenes Land‹
2023 Süddeutsche Zeitung ›Zwischen den Welten‹
2023 Der Greif, Artist Feature ›Droa‹
2023 Woo, Interview ›Droa‹
2022 Photoworks, The Graduate Issue ›Droa‹
Exhibitions
2024 Photo Israel - Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography ›Droa‹
2023 PhEST, Italy - screening, LensCulture Portrait Awards ›Droa‹
2023 Galerie nEuropa, Dresden - solo exhibition ›Droa‹
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