Bella Kotak is a fine art and fashion photographer who creates breathtaking, ethereal images that blend the lines between reality and fantasy. Born and raised in Kenya, Kotak's multicultural background has significantly influenced her artistic vision, infusing her work with a unique blend of vivid colors, natural beauty, and a deep appreciation for the storytelling aspects of photography.
Kotak's journey into photography began as a means of personal expression and quickly evolved into a professional pursuit. Her academic background, which includes studies in architecture and design, has endowed her with a keen eye for detail and composition, skills she seamlessly incorporates into her photographic work.
Specializing in creating fairy-tale-inspired scenes, Kotak's photographs often feature natural landscapes and settings, adorned with elaborate costumes and accessories. She collaborates with a team of talented artists, including designers, makeup artists, and models, to bring her visionary worlds to life. Her work not only captures the beauty of her subjects but also conveys powerful narratives of empowerment, transformation, and the human connection to nature.
Kotak's photography has gained international acclaim, featuring in a variety of publications and exhibitions around the world. Her unique approach to storytelling through imagery has established her as a prominent figure in contemporary fine art and fashion photography.
Beyond her artistic achievements, Kotak is also dedicated to education and mentorship, offering workshops and speaking at events to share her knowledge and inspire upcoming photographers.
Through her enchanting imagery, Bella Kotak continues to push the boundaries of traditional photography, inviting viewers into a magical world where every frame tells a story, and every picture is a gateway to a realm of imagination and wonder.
Bella's storytelling pictures lift the veil of the overlooked and reminds us that there's magic in the most ordinary of spaces and beauty in every face.
She is the founder of onlythecurious - www.onlythecurious.com
She is an ambassador for Phase One, SmugMug, Canson Paper, and Vanguard.
Her work has been featured in exhibitions in New York, London, Seoul, and Paris.
In 2022 she was featured in BBC1's Extraordinary Portraits.
In 2021 Bella’s piece, “The Kiss” won the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize INPRNT Photography Award.
Featured in
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
Enchanted Living
Rangefinder Magazine
PhotoPlus Magazine
Practical Photography Magazine
Digital SLR Magazine
Faerie Magazine
Whitewall Magazine
Lucys Magazine
My Modern Met
SLR Lounge
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