Bio
My name is Sveta Butko and I'm a self-taught professional child and family photographer based in Israel.
In late 2016 I gave up my career as an architect and got carried away with photography. My education for a PhD degree in visual arts (architecture) and working as an architect for a few years gave me invaluable knowledge and experience that accompanying me in my photography career.
Soon my images started to draw attention, I was invited to do photo sessions around the world, photography schools invited me to give lectures and teach workshops.
Now my works are published in local and international media, featured on book covers of the bestselling authors, exhibited worldwide, featured in Vogue Italia, Canon Russia, Lens Magazine and Art Market Magazine.
I’ve been invited to judge international photo contests and taught more than 60 local and international workshops. My students have gone on to win international photo awards. I organized a charitable photo forum and participated in charity photography projects for raising awareness about special needs and diseases.
I believe that photography has an amazing power of ability to change the world. The expression of tender, deep, innocent feelings can give people relief and hope.
Awards:
2017 – 1st place winner of thematic contest 35AWARDS: Children & Animals.
2018 – Best photographer winner of the thematic contest 35AWARDS: Children portrait.
2019 – Top 10 Great children photo photographers of 35AWARDS 5th International photo awards
2023 - 1st place winner in People: Children category of ND Awards 2023 international photography contest
2023 - Honorable Mention winner at the 18th Annual Black & White Spider Awards in Children of the World category
2023 – Double silver winner at New York photography award 2023 in People photography - Children and Fine Art Photography - Portrait categories.
2023 – Bronze winner at Tokyo international foto award 2023 in People category.
2023 – Double honorable mention winner at Chromatic photography award 2023 in Portrait professional category.
2023 - Silver winner in ICON International Photography Award in Category: Children + Teenager.
2023 – Multiple Nominee in FAPA – Fine Art Photography Award 10th Edition in categories: People, Fine Art and Portrait
2023 -Double Honorable mention in 17th Annual International Color Awards in Portrait category
2023 – 9th annual International Imaging Competition – 3 silver and 1 bronze award in Portrait category
2024 - Sustainable winner in International Photography Salons accredited by FIAP (International Federation of Photographic Art) and PSA (Photographic Society of America)
