Take Me To Church

• Photographer
  Natalia Slovinska
• Technical Info
  f/5, 1/60sec, ISO-640, 50mm
• Photo Date
  12-02-2022

This photo was taken on the day I visited the Romanesque church in Aachen which is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe and the energy there is unbelievable. I took a lot of photos but during the final editing this one pulled me into something. Despite the fact that this photo is simple, I think it is something very special.

• Biography
  Amateur photographer from Slovakia, based in the Netherlands. Photography is my passion and personal journey – one that I pursue with a deep focus on architecture. My attention goes to the classic architectonic styles where I find symmetry and lines, and to modern architecture in which I like to notice minimalistic details and unique framing. I approach my work intuitively rather than technically, allowing curiosity and experimentation to guide me. This openness leads me to explore all possibilities. Black and white photography resonates with me as it teaches me that less can be more.
• Awards
  My work has been recognized through multiple honorable mentions and official selections in international photography competitions, reflecting a growing appreciation for my intuitive and minimalist style. Particularly in architectural categories, my key achievements include: • Notable success in the Tokyo International Foto Awards between 2023 and 2025, earning eleven honorable mentions. • Multiple honors from the International Photography Awards (IPA), including several honorable mentions and multiple images reaching the final rounds between 2022 and 2026. • A growing presence in the Budapest International Foto Awards, with over ten honorable mentions across three consecutive years (2022–2024). Additional accolades include mentions and nominations from Monovisions Photography Awards, Monochrome Photography Awards, Neutral Density Photography Awards, and the International Color Awards.