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Silver 2024 Editorial / Conflict

The Light In The Darkness

  • Photographer
    Oleksandra Mykhailutsa
  • Agency / Studio
    Individual
  • Prize
    Silver in Editorial / Conflict

My eldest son entertains his younger brother in the parking lot during an air raid so that he won`t be scared. This shot signifies many of the feelings that Ukrainians have been experiencing in recent years - care for loved ones, hope for a bright future, and faith that light will overcome the creeping darkness of fear and danger.

Oleksandra Mykhailutsa is a product and conceptual still-life photographer from Odesa, known for her imaginative compositions featuring everyday objects. While studying to be a family doctor, she pursued photography, with a focus on still life and macro work. After gaining experience in commercial photography, she found fulfillment in conceptual still-life, often using sweets and levitation in her creative scenes. Her work has earned her accolades on platforms like Talenthouse. Oleksandra now balances personal projects, education, and family life in Odesa.