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Tina Sokolovska

Tina Sokolovska is an American-Ukrainian fashion, editorial and celebrity photographer, creative director and educator based in New York. 

Tina’s work blends strong visual storytelling with refined cinematic aesthetics, and her portfolio spans fashion editorials, brand campaigns, celebrity portraits and magazine covers. She has collaborated with leading publications such as Vogue and projects with global brands and organizations including Team USA.

Tina’s photography has received international recognition, including her widely known image “On the Wave,” which was selected by 35photo.pro as one of the Top 100 Best Photographs of 2017, bringing global attention to her distinctive visual style.    

Tina is also a highly experienced educator with a passion for inspiring photographers to push creative boundaries and tell meaningful visual stories. She has led more than 100 photography workshops worldwide, teaching thousands of photographers across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Through events and independent masterclasses, she shares her expertise in lighting, storytelling and building a personal visual language.

Tina is also the author of the art photography book She, Everywhere and the founder and creative director of 917 Agency, a New York-based creative production agency specializing in photography, film production and creative direction for fashion, beauty and luxury brands.

In addition to her role as a Nikon Ambassador, Tina is also a brand representative for OWC     (Other World Computing) and Evoto, collaborating with leading technology and creative software brands to explore innovative tools that empower photographers and visual storytellers.

Tina Sokolovska against a white background holding a Nikon camera
A camera is not just a tool — it’s a bridge between a story and the world.
Tina Sokolovska photo of a model with patterned shadows on her face

© Tina Sokolovska

Learn more about Nikon Ambassador Tina Sokolovska on her website and visit her on instagram.com/tinasokolovskaya.
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Tina Sokolovska is an American-Ukrainian fashion, editorial, and celebrity photographer, creative director, and educator based in New York. With over 18 years of experience working internationally, her work blends strong visual storytelling with refined cinematic aesthetics. Tina is also the author of the art photography book “She, Everywhere” and the founder and creative director of 917 Agency, a New York–based creative production agency specializing in photography, film production, and creative direction for fashion, beauty, and luxury brands.

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