Hey! I am 

Anastasiia Nelen, a professional photographer in the SF Bay Area, CA.

I’ve been passionate about photography since childhood, creating photo stories in over 35 countries. Now, I focus on telling authentic stories about people and animals, bringing attention to important topics. I had the honor of being selected for the Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVII, where I learned from photographers and editors at Reuters, Vanity Fair, and National Geographic. My work has also been featured in Forbes, Elle, Vanity Fair, Vogue and Euronews. Throughout 2024, my project about endangered sea turtles was nominated for the Oskar Barnack Award and I received a visa of extraordinary talent in photography in the USA.

As a commercial photographer I specialize in documentary-style portraits, creative headshots, and branding shoots. I strive to capture real moments and the unique essence of each person.

Outside of photography, I love traveling, volunteering to protect sea turtles, and organizing women’s club meetings to connect with inspiring people.

Let’s create something special together!