Maryna Kostiukevych is an acclaimed Ukrainian photographer based in London, United Kingdom.
With a background in animal behavior, she brings a distinct perspective to her photography, beautifully and powerfully portraying the emotions and characters of her subjects. Maryna has received numerous awards and recognition, and her work has appeared in digital and print publications worldwide. She is committed to crafting emotionally resonant images that narrate stories and stir feelings. Maryna specializes in contemporary fine art photography, dramatic portraiture, animal photography, and corporate and event photography.
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Exhibitions
Les Rencontres de la Photographie Marrakech, 2025
Chania International Photo (CIP) Festival, Greece, 2025
B&W Athens Photo Festival, Greece, 2024
Barcelona Contemporary Art Fair, Spain, 2024
ImageNation Exhibition London, 2025
Exposition “Recyclage”, Switzerland, 2024
Solo Exhibition, Candide Gallery, France, 2024
Monaco Art Fair, Monaco, 2024
ImageNation Exhibition Milan, Italy 2024
Glasgow Gallery of Photography “Surreal”, United Kingdom, 2024
Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA) Museum, “Color 2023” Seoul, South Korea, 2023
6th Chania International Photo (CIP) Festival, Greece, 2023
Glasgow Gallery of Photography, "Portrait 2023", United Kingdom, 2023
ImageNation Paris, Iconic Photoshow, 2023
ImageNation Paris, Black Vs. White: A Timeless Romance, 2023
Black Box Gallery, “Focus: Trees and Water”, Portland, Oregon, USA, 2023
Thin Line Fest Photography Exhibition, Denton, Texas, USA, 2023
Geneva Photo Awards, Gallery Humanit'art, Geneva, Switzerland, 2020, 2021
PUBLICATIONS
Vogue Italia curated “PhotoVogue” - Portfolio link
Iconic Artist Italy - Portfolio link
Sguardo Art Online - Portfolio link
Hintology Magazine, 2025, Issue 3
Fresh Eyes by Haute Photographie, 2025
Top 100 Ukrainian Comntemporary Photographers Photobook, 2024
Hintology Magazine, 2024, Issue 2
Dodho Magazine Color Photography Photobook, 2024
Dodho Magazine B&W Photography Photobook, 2024
Dodho Magazine Portrait Photography Photobook, 2023
Dodho Magazine B&W Photography Photobook, 2023
Black Box Gallery “Focus: Trees and Water” Catalog, 2023
Hintology Magazine, 2023, Issue 1
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Annual Photography Awards 2025 - 2nd place
London International Creative Competition (LICC) 2025 - Official Selection
Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 - Long List
European Photography Awards (EPA) 2024 - Platinum award
London Photography Awards 2024 - Gold x2
Muse Awards 2024 - Gold x2
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2024 - Official Selection
London International Creative Competition (LICC) 2024 - Finalist
Dodho Color Awards 2024 - Top 5
Dodho Monocrhromatic Awards 2024 - Top 5
Monovision Award 2024 - Honorable mention, Conceptual
ND Awards 2024 - Honorable Mention, Nature
European Photography Awards (EPA) 2023 - Platinum Winner, Gold Winner x8, Honourable Mentions x5
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 - Official Selection
Prix De La Photographie Paris (PX3) 2023 - Bronze Winner
reFocus Awards Color 2023 - Professional Nominee - Fine Art x2
London Photography Awards 2023 - Gold Winner x6, Honourable Mentions x4
Dodho Magazine, Portrait Photography Awards 2023, Top 100
MUSE Photography Awards 2023 - Platinum Winner, Gold Winner, Silver Winner x8
Portrait Photography Collective 2023 - Highly Commended x2
Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 9th Edition, 2023 - Nominee
Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) 2022 - Bronze Winner, Honorable Mention
European Photography Awards (EPA) 2022 - Platinum Winner, Gold Winner x3
New York Photography Awards (NYPA) 2022 - Gold Winner, Silver Winner x6
Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) 2022 - Honorable Mention
Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 8th Edition, 2022 - Nominee
International Photography Awards (IPA) 2022 - Official Selection
Wild Photo Awards 2022 - Highly Acclaimed
Swiss Photo Club Geneva Awards 2021 - First place winner
Swiss Photo Club Geneva Awards 2020 - Top 50