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Vinyl Souls

Sometimes we wear faces that were never ours.

Awards

One Shot Photo Contest

2026

2nd Place

Overall Contest Winner

Gold

Conceptual

Professional

Vinyl Souls

Sometimes we wear faces that were never ours.

About Artist

Ksenia Mirnaya

I am a fine art photographer. I was born in Belarus and now live and work in Sarasota, Florida. My creative path began at the intersection of visual arts and psychology - disciplines I once taught. Over time, this experience shaped my photographic language: metaphorical, attentive, and sensitive to emotional nuance. Before fully dedicating myself to photography, I worked in the modeling industry, taking part in runway shows, advertising campaigns, and video projects. Yet my attention was always drawn to the other side of the camera. Photography became especially important in my life during motherhood. With the birth of my four children, the camera turned into a way of seeing - noticing subtle emotions, preserving the poetry of everyday life, and allowing feelings to transform into stories. Gradually, this became my personal artistic space. I received my professional foundation at the New York Institute of Photography (NYIP). An important stage in my development was studying at Marusina Masterskaya, where my authorial voice began to take shape and my work with metaphor deepened. Later, I continued my education at Anna Krauklis’ Fine Art School, expanding my visual thinking within an international artistic context. My work has been exhibited internationally in Paris, Milan, New York, Barcelona, and Tokyo. Today, through photography, I explore the space where the visible meets the invisible, while continuing my search for visual codes capable of expressing inner states and hidden meanings.

Ksenia Mirnaya

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, People, Portrait, Street

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Ksenia Mirnaya | 2026 One Shot Photo Contest | 2nd Place Winner | Professional

Interview

Ksenia Mirnaya | 2026 One Shot Photo Contest | 2nd Place Winner | Professional
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Natalia Van Der Smissen

Natalia Van Der Smissen

Conceptual

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Mike South

Mike South

Fine Art

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Jan Roald

Jan Roald

Abstract

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Sebastian Beckmann

Sebastian Beckmann

Conceptual

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