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• Photographer
  Natalia Slovinska
• Technical Info
  f/5, 1/125sec, ISO-500, 64mm
• Photo Date
  11-03-2023

From this photo, one could expect that it is some abandoned place. But in fact, I want to transfer you to a very old church in Maastricht (NL), which now serves as a book shop with a café. It is usually full of people so I needed to find a small spot from where I could catch constancy and permanency that both well describe this extraordinary atmosphere. The final result is often different from the real state we capture it in.

• Biography
  Amateur photographer from Slovakia, based in the Netherlands. Photography is my passion and personal journey – one that I pursue with a deep focus on architecture. My attention goes to the classic architectonic styles where I find symmetry and lines, and to modern architecture in which I like to notice minimalistic details and unique framing. I approach my work intuitively rather than technically, allowing curiosity and experimentation to guide me. This openness leads me to explore all possibilities. Black and white photography resonates with me as it teaches me that less can be more.
• Awards
  My work has been recognized through multiple honorable mentions and official selections in international photography competitions, reflecting a growing appreciation for my intuitive and minimalist style. Particularly in architectural categories, my key achievements include: • Notable success in the Tokyo International Foto Awards between 2023 and 2025, earning eleven honorable mentions. • Multiple honors from the International Photography Awards (IPA), including several honorable mentions and multiple images reaching the final rounds between 2022 and 2026. • A growing presence in the Budapest International Foto Awards, with over ten honorable mentions across three consecutive years (2022–2024). Additional accolades include mentions and nominations from Monovisions Photography Awards, Monochrome Photography Awards, Neutral Density Photography Awards, and the International Color Awards.