Diana is a multifaceted artist in every sense of the word. A photographer for nearly twenty years, she has also extended her expertise to include directorial work for motion and integrated projects over the last decade. Her infectious energy and passion radiate from every pore, effortlessly drawing out the best in those around her. Her warmth and enthusiasm infuse each project with a sense of authenticity and honesty, enabling her to capture genuine moments that are filled with unbridled spirit. It is this innate ability to connect with others, to transcend barriers and bask in the essence of their individuality, that sets her apart. Raised in the US Virgin Islands, the daughter of a Turkish mother and Ukrainian father, Diana made California home in 2014 . A storyteller at the core she is always pushing herself to create something new —in the past, this has resulted in her creating a podcast and becoming a bestselling children’s author . When she ’s not on set in Los Angeles or traveling the globe for projects, she can be found sur fing, spending any time just being in nature, writing and reading multiple books at a time in her home where the mountains meet the sea.

A vision through
manifesting

I think of creativity as the moment when an idea finds its form ; a bridge between imagination and what we make real. F or me, it’s a practice of being present and connected to people and place. I seek experiences that ground, restore, and inspire. Photography offers me all three, allowing me to listen and see, and to slow down enough to notice what ’s truly there. That same awareness guides how I collaborate, bringing intuition into the process so that ideas take shape honestly and collectively. Ultimately, my work is about bringing vision to life; transforming what ’s imagined into something tangible that connects us. My childhood backyard was the clear blue and tur q uoise waters of the Caribbean Sea on the island of St. Thomas, where every day dazzled the senses. Yet, life wasn ’t always a vacation. I grew up in a time and environment that re q uired me to be observant and self – directed early on. My parents were busy building their business, so my sister was my anchor, filling the parental role. I was eight when she left for college. It was then that I learned to draw strength from within, no matter the circumstances.
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