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Fine art photographer & director. Creating surreal stories and worlds. Instagram: Jovana Rikalo is a fine art & portrait photographer.

She is telling stories and use emotions to create a piece of art. Jovana likes pastel tones, fairytales and the surreal world. She uses her camera to make moments come alive - moments she’s experienced, as well as ones still waiting to happen. She is inspired by life, people and nature. She likes to make connections between people and nature, because that is where emotions are, she says. Magic can

only happen when we are connected. Jovana’s goal is for others to find themselves in her works, and to show people the new worlds she creates. Enjoy her journey.

03/09/2026

Join me on September 30th for a special Photo Day at Haggenberg Castle in Austria. ✨

Create cinematic images in a unique castle location normally closed to the public, connect with other creatives, and test Canon gear on site in partnership with Canon Austria. 📸

Limited spots available.

19/08/2026

They say, “Be prepared for anything in life.”
But there are moments you simply cannot comprehend, moments you never imagine could ever happen to you.

You walk through life feeling safe, loved, certain of the person beside you — and then, in a matter of seconds, everything changes.

Your entire world. Your understanding of life. Your strength.

You lose the person who had been your other half since you were sixteen. The person who was your anchor, your strength, your reason, your support — the other part of you.

The person you held so tightly, believing nothing could ever take them away from you. But life does not ask for permission.

The amount of pain I feel could never fit into this image. Still, I wanted to portray the state I feel trapped in now — where everything around me has become one enormous void, darkness, and emptiness, with no signs pointing to where to go from here.

Just silence. And the unbearable weight of knowing that you have to carry all of this pain and somehow find a way through it… alone.

My love, you will forever be missed.
And I will love you forever.

04/08/2026

🧚🏼‍♀️ From the moment we are born, we are connected.

As we grow, these connections change, evolve, and become deeper. But our connection with nature is something that stays with us throughout our entire lives.

We grow roots. And just like a tree, the strength of those roots depends on how deeply we nurture them. The more we care for them, the stronger and more grounded they become.

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28/07/2026

On September 6th, I’ll be hosting my first Fine Art Photography Masterclass in Belgium, at the beautiful Blauwhuis Castle in Izegem.

This will be an intimate, hands-on day where we’ll explore the creative and practical sides of Fine Art photography — from developing an idea to creating the final image.

✨ What we’ll cover:

We’ll begin with one hour of theory, where I’ll introduce my approach to Fine Art photography and share more about my creative process, storytelling, and how I turn an idea into a complete visual concept.

Then, we’ll move into the practical part of the day.

We’ll create two Fine Art scenes and a portrait session with professional models, working with both natural and artificial light.

Every participant will have dedicated 1:1 shooting time with the model, as well as personal time to ask questions and receive guidance.

I’ll take you through my complete workflow, including:

— Preparing and planning the set
— Working with models and directing poses
— Creating and communicating emotions
— Storytelling through portraits
— Working with natural & artificial light
— My approach to creating Fine Art imagery
— Editing and post-production

But Fine Art photography is not only about creating beautiful images.

We’ll also talk about the business side of photography — how to position yourself as an artist, attract the right audience and clients, and start selling your work both online and offline.

We’ll finish the day with a hands-on editing session and a short portfolio review, giving you the opportunity to receive feedback and discuss your own work.

This is my first time hosting a Masterclass in Belgium, and I’m keeping the group intentionally small so that everyone gets meaningful individual attention throughout the day.

Only 3 spots left.

If you feel this experience is for you, send me a DM, email me at [email protected], or contact our host, Jessy.

📍 Izegem, Belgium — Blauwhuis Castle
📅 September 6th, 2026
✨ 3 spots remaining

25/07/2026

Fresh summer project coming 🐟💦

22/07/2026

💦 Every summer, I take every chance I get to create photos in the water—it’s one of my biggest sources of inspiration.

🕯️What I love most isn’t just photographing, but designing the entire scene before anyone even steps into the water. Should it feel light and ethereal or dark and dramatic? Which colors will work best? What props will create the strongest visual impact?

That’s exactly why, inside my course, I explain which elements work beautifully in water and how to combine them to create striking, artistic images. Once you understand what works together, the creative process becomes so much easier—and you can shoot with much more confidence.

Comment WATER below to get the course with 20% off during the Summer Sale. 💙

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13/07/2026

✨The idea of Knights of Love had been on my mind for a long time, but in a completely different concept. However, bringing it to life turned out to be much more challenging than I had imagined.

🕯️ The costume itself weighs around 30 kg, while the helmet adds another 4 kg, making it incredibly difficult to wear and move in. Just getting dressed takes about 30 minutes, so if you think photographing in a costume like this is easy—it definitely isn’t.

Because of the heat (it was 30°C outside), the model could only stay in the costume for about 40 minutes before it became too exhausting.

🪐 I truly hope I’ll have the chance to photograph this concept again, this time the way I originally envisioned it. For now, this was just the beginning of a beautiful creative story with Tijana and Mike.

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10/07/2026

As a fine art photographer and a mom, time is one of my most valuable resources. I’m always looking for tools that help me stay creative, spend less time editing, and more time behind the camera.

That’s why Evoto has become an essential part of my workflow.

Evoto Summer Campaign is live from July 9 to July 23. Use my code JOVANA25 to get 25% off and unlock exclusive bonuses, including 95+ Master Presets & Backdrops, my 3 exclusive presets, AI Lab trial access, Evoto Video free credits and free cloud storage.

https://link.evoto.ai/jovanarikalo

09/07/2026

The Art of Storytelling Photography Workshop

📍 Location
Pomezia (Rome) – Hotel Selene�
📅 Date
The workshop will take place on October 6, 2026.

The final date will be confirmed based on participants’ preferences and organizational requirements.

⏰ Duration
A full-day intensive workshop.

💰 Participation Fee
€480

🎉 Early Bird Promotion
20% discount for the first confirmed registrations.

🗣️ Language
The workshop will be conducted by Jovana Rikalo in English.

Expo Props will provide translation and language support throughout the entire day.

🎓 Main Topics
● The art of photographic storytelling
● Developing your personal style
● Building a photographic scene
● Model direction and posing
● Lighting and composition
● Portfolio development and self-promotion
● Editing workflow

⚠️ Workshop Confirmation
The workshop will be confirmed only after the minimum number of participants required by the organizers has been reached.
This pre-registration does not require any immediate payment.

2 spots left! 💡

07/07/2026

Fresh photoshoot and favorite one! 📸✨

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