“Since I was a little girl, creativity has always been a part of who I am, and I have always known that I would pursue creative endeavors such as photography.”
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Katya, originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, now calls the Central Coast home. With a background in Architecture from Kharkiv National University of Construction and Architecture (2016), she also operates her own craft studio, @caliloveclay. Alongside managing marketing and websites for Zoya Dixon Arts and handling social media marketing for the Templeton Tennis Ranch and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Katya is a passionate photographer showcased at @kateshyphotography. Beyond crafting marketing strategies, editing videos, and capturing moments through her lens, she savors moments with friends and adventures through California's wilderness.