Welcome — I'm Yana Northen
Photographer. Storyteller. Nature lover.

I’m a photographer driven by my deep love for nature and people. My work is inspired by the world around me — from quiet landscapes to the intimate, heartfelt stories of those I meet.

Nature gives me calm and strength. It fuels my creativity and grounds me, reminding me of the beauty and harmony that exist all around us. I believe that every person carries a unique story, and I’m deeply grateful for the ones that have touched my heart and shaped my vision.

My journey began in a small town in Siberia, Russia. Today, I live in the peaceful countryside near Worcester, UK, where I’m a proud grandmother to two wonderful grandchildren. Photography has become my way of telling my family’s story — a way to honour memory, capture the present, and connect generations.

Over the years, this passion has grown into a meaningful practice. I now work with other families to create lasting memories — images filled with warmth, honesty, and emotion.

Through my lens, I celebrate the beauty of everyday life: the light in a child’s eyes, the quiet poetry of a forest path, the tenderness of shared moments. My portfolio reflects a wide range of interests, including landscapes, wildlife, street scenes, flowers, and the art of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM).

Nature has always been my source of strength and understanding. It continues to guide me — as a woman, an artist, and a storyteller.

 My work has been featured in publications:

2024/9, I held an exhibition in a gallery in Dortmund, Germany.

2024/8, I showcased my work in a gallery in Zurich

2023/11, My work in  Olympus Passion Photography magazine.

2021/6,  SVR Guidebook