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, community,
and my people.
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.