Initially dreaming of becoming a painter, Maria Svarbova took to photography after being gifted a professional camera by her sister a nearly a decade ago and has never looked back, going on to establish her distinctive style with a range of internationally recognized commercial and personal projects.
In her series Lost in the Valley, Svarbova demonstrates her excellent eye for color, composition, and not least, fashion. Throughout the series, the elegant shots of wide landscapes and huge skies draw the eye to the horizon, urging the viewer to appreciate the scope of the picture while enjoying the juxtaposition of the characters who mark the foreground. Who is this woman in a swimsuit and chic vintage attire offering salutations to the desert sun? Balancing elements of fashion and fine art photography, the series is as mysterious as it is striking.Â
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