Anastasiia Nelen
I’ve been passionate about photography since childhood, creating visual stories in over 35 countries. Today, I focus on authentic narratives — from endangered sea turtles to honest human portraits — exploring the connection between people, nature, and identity.
In 2024, my turtle conservation project was nominated for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, and I received a U.S. visa for extraordinary ability in photography. I’m also a graduate of the Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVII, where I learned from editors at National Geographic, Reuters, and Vanity Fair. My work has appeared in Forbes, Vogue, Elle, and Euronews.
As a commercial photographer, I specialize in documentary-style portraits, creative headshots, and personal branding — always aiming to capture real emotion and meaningful moments.
Website: https://mnelen.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mne_