Samantha Katz is a photographer based in New York City. She works in a diverse range of genres including street, protest, fashion, and portraiture photography. Samantha works with many different mediums including black and white, digital, and color film.

Samantha’s photography journey has been shaped not only by her early start and technical growth but also by her exposure to different cultures and landscapes through travel. Each new destination became more than just a place to visit—it was a new canvas where she could frame stories and find inspiration in the diversity of the world.

Her lens has traveled alongside her through bustling metropolises, serene countryside scenes, and remote corners of the world. She captures the vibrancy of cities like New York, where she was raised, with their layers of life and emotion unfolding on every corner. But her love for exploration didn’t stop there. With a camera in hand, Samantha has also ventured into more remote and rugged environments, like the glaciers of Iceland, where she documented the dramatic impact of climate change on local communities and landscapes.

Traveling to these new places has pushed her out of her comfort zone, encouraging her to seek out lesser-known stories and connect with people she may have never met otherwise. Whether she’s capturing the calm resilience of a small town in the European countryside or the stark reality of melting ice caps in the Arctic, her photography reflects her ability to find both beauty and poignancy in unexpected spaces.

In every location, Samantha makes an effort to engage deeply with the environment and its people, allowing her to not just photograph but understand the nuances and complexities of each place. Her images become a bridge, allowing viewers to see these settings through her eyes, while still leaving space for them to feel their own emotions.

Traveling has not only expanded Samantha’s portfolio but also shaped her identity as a photographer who uses her art to tell the untold stories of the world—one frame at a time.

Samantha at her first solo exhibition at La Nacional (August 2024)