ABOUT ME

get to know ME

  My name is Tanya and I am a lifestyle photographer in Dubai, UAE.

    I was born in Kyiv, Ukraine but moved with my family to sunny Dubai in 2015.  I have two beautiful daughters who are the greatest inspiration for me.

My story

My photography journey started back in 2012 when I first realized that I wanted to create and give something special to this world and people.

Photography gives me inspiration and energy to create something new and unique. I'm a creative thinker. I try to see beauty everywhere. I am very meticulous with my work and I work hard to achieve good results. I always love to learn something new about photography.

I like:

sunrise, peonies and sakura blossoms, waves, starry sky,  the light of fireflies at night, paintings of impressionists, Miyazaki movies, music by Yiruma, Joe Hisaishi, Yan Tiersen, George Ezra, LP, Elton John, One Republic, Queen, Enya and others, watercolor paintings, Woody Allen movies, BBC films and lots of other things.
 

Outside of photography, I like reading books, learning Japanese, playing the piano, hiking in nature, traveling around the world, writing my blog, discovering new places, gardening, and spending time with my family. 
 

I can talk for hours why photography is so important.

But I would like to show you my WHY by telling you a story of my life.

In my childhood, we lived in a big old apartment in the heart of Kyiv. I was too young to remember the place, how we lived, or what we did.
But I do remember. How? I have proof: photographs.

My dad always carried a camera, whether we were indoors or out for a walk. Sometimes, his friends would come over to take photographs and videos. My mom was never ready for the camera—either she was too tired or too busy, or simply not in the mood. But that never stopped my dad. His camera was always in his hands. And you know what? I feel so grateful for that.

When I look at these photographs, I somehow see myself as a kid on the other side of the lens—little Tanya sitting in a chair or hiding under the bed.

By looking back, we start looking forward to a brand-new day. We know who we were and who we’ve become.

Is it worth documenting? Yes, it is. Any day is part of our life, and it’s worth documenting and remembering.

My dad used to take the camera everywhere and document our family life. Thanks to him, I now have memories from my childhood—real, raw, unposed, and authentic.

I feel grateful and lucky. This is why my inner child wants to bring something valuable to this world. I want to create a story for you, to help you see what surrounds you and to be grateful for it.

I am very lucky to be surrounded by three beautiful souls in my life. My husband and two daughters, ages 8 and 10 who are always by my side.

My family is my big inspiration and a reason I take a camera every time. I love to capture our daily life and be creative.

If you go to my Blog page, you will read more about our travelling and life adventures. Travelling to different places is so important for me as a Creative Artist, as well as a mother and wife.

I feel grateful to be able to show the world to my kids. It's a big present for us.

 Every time I understand that I want to live a balanced life. This is why family is what I value the most.

My goal is not to take too photos for many people but to do quality images for families and personalities.

I strive to create memories for people who see value in real and true photography. Who are ready to share their story with me and let me in for a couple of hours into their life. I want to give my quality time and create a unique experience to each of my client.