Hi, I am Mariia Sokor - Food photographer.


 Maria Sokor is a professional Food photographer and visual artist with a deep passion for capturing the beauty of culinary creations. Originally from Ukraine, she grew up in a suburb of Kyiv, where her love for food and visual storytelling began. Spending her childhood tending a garden and experimenting with growing fruits and vegetables, she developed a strong connection to food—not just as nourishment but as an art form.


Now based in Philadelphia, PA, Maria works throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond. She collaborates with restaurants, brands, and publications, providing high-quality food photography services that showcase dishes with stunning detail and artistry.


Her journey into food photography started in 2016, blending her background in fine arts with a passion for storytelling. Holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the Ukrainian National Academy of Arts, she brings a unique artistic perspective to every project. Her expertise in food styling photography, commercial food photography, and photo editing allows her to create visually compelling images that elevate brands and engage audiences.


Beyond photography, Maria is also the author of The Maria’s Cookbook featuring her own recipes and photography. This project reflects her deep love for food, creativity, and the emotional connections meals create.


Maria’s diverse portfolio includes work with leading food brands, magazines, and restaurants, highlighting her ability to adapt her artistic vision to different styles and concepts.


"Cooking has always been a form of creative expression for me, and merging it with photography brings me immense joy. Whether I’m capturing the intricate details of a dish or the story behind it, I strive to portray the beauty and emotion food inspires.
Wherever food and creativity intersect, you’ll find me, camera in hand, ready to bring every angle of the culinary world to life".


Feel free to reach out to me at:

sokor.maria9@gmail.com

Awards 

2025

FAPA Fine art photography awards Category - Open Theme - Nominee "The Beauty of Nature's Edible"

London


2024

TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards, title "From Soil to Table" - Honorable Mention.

TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards, title "Blossoming shadow" - Honorable Mention.

IPA Photography Award Official Selection, title «Feel free to be alone».     

Food Photographer of the Year “Commended”, title «Octopus». 


2021

1st place at the International Photography EPA Awards 7th Edition.

1st place “Flora” category at National Outdoor Photo Contest run by the Santa Monica Mountains Fund.


2019

Food Photographer of the Year “Commended”, title «Retro burger».

International Photography Awards 35AWARDS, TOP 50, thematic contest “Food Photography”.

International Photography Awards 35AWARDS, TOP 50, thematic contest “Monochrome”.



Exhibitions


2024

Street Photography - Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece

17 May – 29 May 


The Macro World -

Decagon Gallery - NY, USA

October 5th


Memento Mori - Chateau Gallery - Louisville, USA

October 1st – November 1st


Fragment of Identity -

Boomer Gallery - London, UK

12 July -17 July


Red - Decode Gallery, Tucson, AZ, USA

29 June


2022

Your Best Shot 2022 - Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece

08 January


2020

Moments of Color - Blank Wall Gallery - Athens, Greece

4 December

































Publications


PhotoVogue, EOS Magazine, Éclair Magazine,  6XMAGAZINE, Artells, TAURUS, TOP POSTERS, MARIKA, World Encounter Magazine, ROOSA, SWANKY, Conker Nature Magazine, UAMODELS, SHADES, ZETTE, FIGGI.


2025

Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art



2024

DIYphotography


The National Herald   


Depositphotos.com





    










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@maria_sokor