Hi!

My name is Ivanka, I'm a Berlin-based photographer.
Sharing my view of the world and conveying emotions is what I aim to do with my photography.
From 2011 to 2018, I studied Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Before that, I trained as an advertising photographer at Maul and Belser Studios in Nuremberg.

My passion and primary focus is people photography and fine art. Approaching people photography, my aim is to create a relaxed atmosphere and establish a personal connection with everyone involved. Thanks to my communicative and energetic nature, I can help individuals feel at ease and unfold their full potential.

For my independent work I primarily use analog color photographs in small or medium format. I also work digitally for documentary series. I photograph views of cities and subjects of nature—preferably without people. I am interested in the order of architecture, its symmetrical and rhythmic structures, and the repetitiveness of the motifs. The photographs reflect my search for beauty, meaning, and a deeper connection to the world. 

I have been involved in fashion campaigns for Aeyde Shoes, Mister Spex, HHV Urban Fashion, Brax, Zero, Hanro, Ivy Oak and Westwing among others. I particularly enjoy working with fashion designers and collaborating as a team. Approaching fashion with my creative eye to create something visually new and abstract through my own artistic expression.

Since 2014 I have been exhibiting my fine art photography professionally in artistic contexts such as: Blick Fang 2024 (DE), rûm magazine release for analogue photography (AT), Art up (DE), Beyond with Ray Plus (DE), Raw Phototriennale Worpswede (together with Ostkreuz - Agentur der Fotografen, DE), Schmiede - Produzenten Festival ( 2024, 2023, 2022, 2018, 2016 and 2014, AT) and European Month of Photography (DE).

In 2018 I published the photo book "Der weiße Fleck/The White Spot - DDR Hohenschönhausen"in collaboration with the layout designers from ItYt at Hirnkost Verlag. I spent a year interviewing and photographing former prisoners and Stasi officers of the GDR regime. The work illustrates how closely political ideology is linked to the understanding of individual freedom.

In 2017, I also published my own magazine "askew" with archive works.
In my way of working, I am authentic, direct and like to think outside the box.

For commissions or enquiries about artworks please contact me.