Katrine Moite Photo Studio

Katrine Moite is an award-winning maternity photographer based in New York City and the founder of Katrine Moite Photo Studio. As the studio’s lead maternity photographer and creative director, she defines its fine-art vision, lighting approach, and artistic direction.

Biography

Born in Ukraine and trained in law, Katrine Moite later relocated to New York City, where she established her own New York–based photography studio focused on fine-art maternity photography and visual storytelling centered on motherhood.

Her journey into photography began with humble beginnings and a deep desire to create meaningful, emotionally honest imagery. Starting with little more than a camera, two lenses, and a series of unpaid shoots, she set out to develop a distinct visual language rooted in intention, restraint, and emotional depth.

During the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Katrine took a decisive step into studio ownership, creating a dedicated creative space in Midtown Manhattan. Despite the uncertainty of the time, perseverance and clarity of vision guided her forward, ultimately leading to the expansion into a larger, purpose-built studio environment in New York City.

Her work has since received international recognition through numerous photography awards and honors, reflecting her continued commitment to fine-art maternity photography and thoughtful visual storytelling.

Awards & International Recognition

Selected international photography awards and honors include:

1. Outstanding Photo Award: Winner, 2 Nominations, 2025 - Visit Site

2. Annual Photo Award: Bronze (3rd place), 2025  - Visit Site

3. Black and White International Photo Award: Honorable Mention, Category - Nude, 2025 - Visit Site

4. Black and White International Photo Award: Honorable Mention, Category - Indoor Photography / Studio, 2025 - Visit Site

5. Global Photography Awards: Platinum (Winner), Series, 2024 - Visit Site 

6. Global Photography Awards: Platinum (Winner), Single, 2024 - Visit Site 

7. Foto Slovo: Silver Medal (2nd Place), 2024 - Foto Slovo Winners Gallery

8. Monovisions Award: 3rd Place, 2024 - Monovisions Awards Gallery

9. European Photography Award: Platinum (Winner), 2023 - Visit Site

10. New York Photography Award: Gold (Winner), 2023 - Visit Site

11. AFNS Award: Winner (1st Place), 2023 - AFNS Award 5th Round Winners

12. New York Photography Award: Silver (2nd Place), 2023 - Visit Site, Soaring Miracle

13. New York Photography Award: Silver (2nd Place), 2023 - Visit Site, Girl with 3 Balloons

14. ReFocus Photography Awards: Bronze (3rd Place), 2023 - Visit Site

15. ND Awards: Bronze (3rd Place), 2023 - Visit Site

16. AFNS Award: 3rd Place, 2023 - AFNS Award 5th Round Winners

17. Black and White International Photo Award: Honorable Mention, 2025 - Visit Site

18. OneEyeLand: Photo of the Day, 2023 - Visit Site

19. Monovisions Award: Honorable Mention, 2024 - Monovisions Awards Gallery

20. Color Awards: Honorable Mention, 2024 - 17th Annual Edition Winners

21. The Artist Gallery: Honorable Mention, B&W Category, 2024 - The Artist Gallery Winners

22. Kolari Vision: Honorable Mention, Local, 2019 - Kolari Vision Contest Winners

23. Minimalist Photography Awards: Honorable Mention, 2023, 2024 - Visit Site

24. The Spider Awards: Nominated, 2023 - 18th Annual Online Exhibition

25. The Spider Awards: Nominated, 2020 - 15th Annual Online Exhibition

26. Color Awards: Nominee, 2023 - 15th International Color Awards

27. Fine Art Photo Award: Nominee (Laureate), Cityscape, 2020 - Fine Art Photo Awards Gallery

These achievements reflect Katrine Moite’s ongoing commitment to artistic excellence and her dedication to developing a distinctive visual language. Each award marks a significant milestone in her professional journey, reinforcing her focus on refinement, intention, and creative growth within fine-art photography.

In addition to international recognition, Katrine Moite was featured in ELLE Ukraine , which published a personal interview exploring her creative path, artistic influences, and aspirations. The publication also highlighted her documentary project "I Don't have my home anymore...", dedicated to the stories of 15 Ukrainian women who were forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in the United States as a result of the war.

Documentary got a numerous AWARDS & NOMINATIONS: 

1. LACA. Los Angeles Cinematography Award. WINNER, Best Documentary, 2024

2. New York Independent Cinema Awards: WINNER, Best Documentary, USA, International, 2024

3. ONIROS Film Award: Finalist, Best 1st Time Director, USA, International, 2024

4. New York International Film Award: Finalist, Best Documentary Feature, USA, International, 2024

5. New York International Women Festival: Semi-Finalist, Documentary, USA, International, 2024

6. Montreal Women Film Festival: Nominee (Laureate), Documentary, Canada, International, 2024

7. Miami Women Film Festival: Nominee (Laureate), Documentary, USA, International, 2024

8. Berlin Women Cinema Festival: Nominee (Laureate), Documentary, International, 2024

9. Rome World Cinema Fest: Nominee, Documentary, Italy, International, 2024

10. LA Independent Woman Film Festival: Nominee, Documentary, USA, International, 2024

11. Cinematography & Photography Awards Film Award: Nominee, Director Feature Film (Fiction/Documentary), Female Director, UK, London, International, 2024

12. ONYKO Awards Films: Official Selection, Best Documentary, Ukraine, 2024

Furthermore, her Documentary Project, "I Don't Have My Home Anymore," has garnered significant attention from various media outlets. Publications such as ELLE, All About Photo, NY Weekly, Foto Nostrum, Issue #36 (France), PPA Magazine (Professional Photographers of America), Dodho Photo Magazine (Spain), New York Wire, and Voyage New York, Los Angeles Independent Woman Film Magazine, Women’s Voices Now, IMDb have featured the Documentary, amplifying its impact both locally and internationally.

These publications reflect Katrine Moite’s commitment to visual storytelling that gives voice to lived experiences and explores the emotional depth of womanhood and motherhood. Through her work, she seeks to foster empathy, encourage dialogue, and highlight shared human experiences, using photography as a medium to illuminate stories that resonate across cultures and borders.

Photography Exhibitions and Film Premier:

1. Black and White International Photo Award Exhibition, Paris, France, 15-18 Nov 2025, Event Details

2. Art - Icon, Paris, France, 8 Nov, 2024, Event Details , All About  Photo 

3. G-Gallery, Manhattan, New York; Documentary Premier "I don’t have my home anymore", 2023 - Personal exhibition + screening of my documentary film

4. Praxis Gallery, Nude Geography Exhibition - Minnesota, MA, 2023 Event Details

5. Praxis Gallery, Open Theme Exhibition - Minnesota, MA, 2020