Season 34 Winners
Season 34 Judges
JUDGES
Donatella Nicolini
Italy
Donatella Nicolini is a renowned Italian photographer specializing in maternity portraits, with a style that blends classic elegance and bold creativity.
Her dedication and talent have earned her awards from The Society of Photographers in London, such as "Maternity Photographer of the Year" in 2020 and "Family Photographer of the Year" in 2021.
She made history as the first maternity photographer to be named a Canon EMEA Ambassador and has represented Profoto since 2021.
In addition to photography, Donatella is a respected speaker and educator, leading international workshops and masterclasses.
Forbes recognized her as one of the "100 Successful Women of 2023." Her work has been featured in magazines such as Vanity Fair, Elle, Marie Claire, and Rolling Stone and exhibited at the Agora Art Gallery in New York.
Nastya Gia
Russia
Nastya Gia, a maternity and motherhood photographer with over six years of experience, is bringing her expertise for Season 34.
She is passionate about capturing the most lovely moments in women's lives through elegant, magazine-style photography.
With the privilege of living in multiple countries, she conducts photo shoots and masterclasses globally. She also offers online courses on studio pregnancy photography, which have educated over 1,000 students worldwide.
Nastya has been featured in various magazines and on the covers of two published books, which supported her invitation to be a speaker at the upcoming 2025 European Conference for Photographers.
