Katya Kalyska (b. 1999) is a professional photographer based in Minsk, Belarus.
Her work centers on authenticity, emotion, and humanness. She captures life with honesty and intention, focusing on the quiet, often overlooked moments that reveal deeper truths — natural gestures, subtle expressions, the beauty found in the ordinary.
Her approach is both intuitive and deliberate. She works without heavy staging, allowing each subject’s presence to emerge naturally, while composing each frame with care and intention. She photographs people as they are — their natural beauty and the qualities that make them unique. Her focus is on human connection and timeless values: love, motherhood, maternity, and the expressions of humanness. Whether photographing individuals or collaborating with brands and companies, Kalyska brings a reflective, emotionally aware perspective that invites genuine connection with the viewer.
A recurring theme in her work is the human hand — as a symbol of touch, creation, and care. This ongoing project reflects her interest in how we relate to one another in a time shaped by digital distance, and how physical presence still holds meaning.
Katya has participated in group exhibitions, including FotoArtFestival in Bielsko-Biała (Poland) in 2019 and Art Minsk in Minsk (Belarus) in 2022.
She is a recipient of the LensCulture Critics’ Choice Award 2024.
Press:
https://fisheyemagazine.fr/article/dans-loeil-de-katya-kalyska-limportance-des-relations-humaines/
https://www.lensculture.com/photo-competitions/critics-choice-awards/2024/winners
https://blog.grainedephotographe.com/la-photographie-poetique-de-katya-kalyska/