New York photographer's shots of falconry in Kazakhstan win international award
This year, renowned photographer from the United States, Karolina Voshtasik, visited Kazakhstan for the first time and conducted a photoshoot of falconry. Her work, highlighting the unique ancient art of the Kazakh people, has been recognized with the international Communication Arts Awards of Excellence for achievements in documentary photography.
The falconry photoshoots were conducted in the Almaty region, in the villages of Kurty and the city of Kaskelen, located in the foothills of the Zailiysky Alatau. World champions among berkutchi, masters who have dedicated their lives to raising and hunting with birds, demonstrated the traditions of the Kazakh people to the foreign photographer. Karolina Voshtasik captured unique moments of interaction between humans and birds. In her work, she conveys not only the aesthetics but also the profound meaning of this centuries-old art.
The series of photographs presented at the international competition sparked significant interest from the global audience in Kazakhstan's cultural heritage.
The producer of the project is media ambassador for tourism and producer Nadira Akhonova, who actively promotes Kazakh culture on the international stage.
It is worth noting that Karolina Voshtasik is the recipient of the prestigious Lucie Award in the world of photography, often referred to as the "Oscar" of the photography industry.
