MARTIN STRANKA is a self-taught professional photographer based in Prague. A native of the Czech Republic, he was born in 1984. Martin was a business student when the unexpected loss of a close friend led him to pursue photography as a form of therapy. That hobby turned into almost an obsession and, eventually, a profession. His vision of the medium occupies a space of balance and serenity, with rich, complex imagery that seems to capture the fleeting moments between dreams and awakenings. Martin’s pieces are reminiscent of stills from a film that walks the line between fantasy and reality.

In recent years, Martin was recognized with over 80 major international photography awards from various competitions, including the 2022 International Photography Awards™ held in New York at Carnegie Hall. He’s also received awards from the Sony World Photography Awards (1st place, Open Creative category, and National Award 2018 and 2019), the Annual Photography Awards (Photographer of the Year, 2021) , and the Prix de la Photographie Paris (Gold Award).

Martin's work has been exhibited and auctioned by Christie's in London and Amsterdam, and his solo and group exhibitions have been hosted in North and South America, throughout Europe, and Asia. The galleries where Martin’s work has been presented include Christie's London (UK), Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum (SK), Mánes Exhibition Hall (CZ), Saatchi Gallery (US), SNAP! Orlando (US) and others.

More of Martin’s work may be enjoyed on his website and IG account.