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Hi, I’m Anastasia (Nastin Kai)

📍 Based in Santa Cruz, CA
Born in Ukraine, I've been on a creative journey for over a decade—traveling, surfing, and connecting deeply with people through my lens.

My story

I fell in love with the ocean early on—swimming and training dolphins in Ukraine sparked my first fascination with behavior and connection. That curiosity led me to surf camps in Morocco, immersive cultural experiences in Japan and Sri Lanka, and eventually to California—where I found home, a supportive community, and my lifelong partner with who we raising out little baby boy

Along the way, photography became more than art—it became shared understanding. My work explores that personal connection and gives space for your story to unfold.