Maya Stephany Photography

16/02/2026

Solo trip to AlUla, Saudi Arabia
AlUla felt like stepping straight into a giant open-air gallery — surreal artworks from the AlUla Arts Festival 2026 rising dramatically from the desert, while the Old Town’s labyrinth of mud-brick alleys quietly murmured stories of caravans, traders, and centuries of life.
Hegra with its monumental Nabataean tombs carved into glowing sandstone cliffs, so majestic they make you instinctively lower your voice. But my favourite is Maraya – the world’s largest mirrored building.
Unexpected highlight? An endless, silky-smooth bike lane stretching through vast, empty desert — just me, the wind, and miles of freedom.
And the perfect plot twist: just as I was leaving, Prince William arrived in AlUla too… proof that clearly, great explorers travel in good company 😉

23/01/2026

Handmade textile colouring

23/01/2026

Kalamkari is an ancient traditional textile art form that originated in parts of India and Iran, with its name derived from the Persian words "qalam" (pen) and "kari" (craftsmanship), meaning drawing with a pen.
The colours are all natural and mixed according to ancient recipes. The Srikalahasti style involves entirely freehand drawing and colour filling using the kalam.
Workshop in Srikalahasti, South India. 🇮🇳

03/01/2026

19/05/2025

Lukomir, the highest and most isolated village in Bosnia with ancient stone houses and breathtaking views of the Rakitnica Canyon. Here, time truly stands still.

20/04/2025

Trois jours intenses de découvertes et d’échanges autour du photojournalisme avec Fred Marie, Patrick Chauvel et le collectif DR.

12/04/2025

Bucharest, Romania – where every building tells a story.

From the elegant Art Nouveau facades and ornate Neo-Romanian flourishes to the stark geometry of post-war Modernism, the streets of Bucharest are a layered mosaic of history, culture, and change.

Belle Époque elegance – Intricate carvings, floral motifs, and mythological figures grace old villas and palaces, echoing the city’s golden age in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Modernist ambition, brutalism and everyday contrasts.
Bucharest’s architectural rhythm is one of surprise and contrast.

10/04/2025

The land that doesn’t exist- A journey through Soviet nostalgia, empty streets, colorful decay, and unexpected charm. From Tiraspol’s bold signs to crumbling grandstands, quiet ferris wheels, and hearty bowls of borscht — every corner tells a story.

25/03/2025

Great News — My entry for the Portrait Awards 2025 has been selected by the editors to be featured in the online Competition Gallery.

See it at https://www.lensculture.com/photo-competitions/portrait-awards/2025?share_photo=8029438

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