About — oana bakovic

I’m a fine art photographer exploring our connection with the natural world.

My work celebrates the beauty and resilience of wild flora, endangered plants, and fleeting natural moments — finding emotion in small details often overlooked.

Photography became a creative expression and a form of healing — a way to process loss, anxiety, and the changing rhythm of life.

Through observing and photographing nature, I rediscovered a sense of calm and belonging. Using handheld flash, ambient light, and motion, I seek to reveal nature’s unfiltered presence.

Born in Constanța, Romania, with Croatian roots, I draw on my multicultural background and the landscapes that shaped me.

My work has been recognised by the Sony World Photography Awards, International Photo Awards, and The Independent Photographer, and featured by Aesthetica, Forbes, and CNN Style.

Today, my practice continues to evolve, deepening the dialogue between emotion, ecology, and art.

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Exhibitions

Somerset House, Willy-Brandt-Haus, MOPA, The Sussex Contemporary, The Other Art Fair.

Awards

Sony World Photography Awards, International Photo Awards, The Independent Photographer, Fine Art Photography Awards, British Photography Awards.

Media

Aesthetica, Photo Vogue, CNN Style, Forbes, Artdoc Photography Magazine.

Collaborations

Lancaster University - Limestone Pavement 'Life Between the Cracks'.

Reviews

“Your series has an almost cinematic quality, both unsettling and beautiful, dreamlike yet grounding.” - NOICE Magazine, 2024

“Baković offers a fresh take on floral photography. The results are almost alien, highlighting the natural world from the inside.” — Aesthetica Magazine, 2022

“There is something playful, exciting, and adventurous about these scenes — your photographs feel fresh and contemporary.” — LensCulture, 2021

“Your work is strong, cohesive, engaging, absorbing, and artful, with clear technical ability and storytelling.” — Life Framer, 2021

Oana Baković