About Oana M. Baković

Oana M. Baković is a contemporary fine art photographer whose work celebrates the beauty and fragility of wild flora, endangered plants, bodies of water, and natural motion. 

Born in Constanta, a port city along the Black Sea, her multicultural roots—Croatian and Romanian—have inspired a deep connection to the natural world, reflected in her uniquely vibrant and emotive images.

Initially working in advertising, Oana’s journey in photography began by capturing family moments, which eventually led her to pursue her artistic passion full-time.

In 2020, she redirected her focus to fine art photography, exploring nature's complexities and honing a distinct style that combines flash photography with ambient light and ND filters.

Using her Fuji X100V camera, Oana crafts immersive images that blend technical precision with a painterly aesthetic.

Oana’s break came with a first-prize win at a local photography contest, where her photo of a vintage Morris Minor garnered local acclaim.

This milestone propelled her forward, and by 2022, her work had earned a prestigious accolade at the Sony World Photography Awards.

Aesthetica Magazine praised her perspective on floral photography, noting how she captures even small plants as towering giants, with rich, saturated colours that make each detail vivid and powerful.

Deeply committed to environmental preservation, Oana aims to depict nature’s imperfections and resilience, revealing its inner worlds and delicate ecosystems.

Her approach goes beyond simple aesthetics, using her signature techniques to uncover the often-overlooked aspects of the natural world.

She experiments with flash, ambient light, and special effects in natural settings and her garden, often capturing scenes during the magical hours to convey nature’s transient beauty.

Her work has gained international recognition, receiving awards from The Independent Photographer, Fine Art Photography Awards, British Photography Awards, and International Photo Awards. Major publications, including CNN Style, Amateur Photographer, Forbes, and Aesthetica Magazine, have featured her collections.

Oana’s art has been exhibited in respected galleries globally, including Willy-Brandt-Haus in Berlin, MOPA in San Diego, and The Other Art Fair in London.

Select pieces are available as fine art cards in museum and gallery shops, including De La Warr Pavilion in the UK and venues in Zürich.