About me
I am a documentary- and portrait photographer based in Zürich, Switzerland. Throughout 10 years of experience of taking pictures I have explored various fields and photographed events, weddings, commercial, portraits and food, but I have always been most drawn to documentary photography.
There is something captivating about portraying real-life stories unfolding in the world. I have a passion for food, travel and sustainable living. When collaborating with brands, it is crucial to me that they align with my values and outlook on life. I admire slow-living, old traditions and Rudolf Steiner philosophy
There is something captivating about portraying real-life stories unfolding in the world. I have a passion for food, travel and sustainable living. When collaborating with brands, it is crucial to me that they align with my values and outlook on life. I admire slow-living, old traditions and Rudolf Steiner philosophy
Contact: alinabirjuk@gmail.com
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Instagram: @alinabirjuk
Alina Birjuk:
Born in Pärnu, Estonia 1996
Studying and living in Zürich, Switzerland
Education and work
2015 - 2018 Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, Business management and Marketing BA
2017 - EAS Digital Entreprise Digital Marketing assistant
2018 - 2020 Vurr Digital Agency, Creative Union
2021 - 2022 Estonian Academy of Arts, Photography BA 2 semesters
2022 - 2024 ZHdK: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste,
Design: Trends & Identity BA
2022 - Canon TOP 30 aspiring documentary photographer / Canon student development program (Link)
Publications
2020 Poetry book "Vahete Vahel" Jete Eevald, Alina Birjuk
2021 August "Värske Rõhk" cover
2021 Manna “I can do anything IF I WANT TO” Album cover
2022 Online exhibition, documentary project "Young Love"
ENG: Aint-Bad Contemporary Art Magazine, Estonian World
DE: https://www.rtl.de/videos/uno-und-linda-haben-endlich-zueinander-gefunden-62769cf6e3eb9bdb2708d342.html
RUS: ERR Kofe+
FIN: Baltic guide, ERR
EST: Ringvaade, Photopoint, Edasi.org, Anne Stiil, Elu24.ee, Delta raadiosaade, Naisteleht, EKA uudised, ERR
2022 "One another" BFO21 EKA photography group exhibition "Jätku leiba!"
2022 "EKA koondportree" BFO21 EKA Art project, Digital print 5m x 10m on flag material
2022 Carmencita lab - best of July 2022
2022 “Committing nowadays” short-documentary, ZHdK
2022 Carmencita lab - selected into best photos of 2022
2023 Mannheim Arts and film festival “Honorable mention” Award “Committing nowadays” documentary film
2023 “Young love” series / The touch. Small photo, big story / Juhan Kuusi Photodocumentary center
2023 “Young love” Exhibition 01.11.2023 - 01.12.2023
Pärnu Keskraamatukogu
2024 Carmencita Lab 27.01 - 27.02 collective exhibition Valencia, Spain
2024 NZZ am Sonntag Cover - Swiss dish
Clients
Gastro Zürich
Bolt
Visit Estonia EAS
European Society of Cardiology
Raysearchlabs.com
LHV Bank
Swedbank
Luminor Bank
Wolt
Converse
Nike
Fazer
Paulig
Telia
Rimi
Rkiosk
Stockmann
Eagle Vision
Piletilevi
Parcelsea
GLIA
Magazines
NZZ - Zürich
Life in Estonia
Demorgen.be
Värske Rõhk
Müürileht
Estonian World
Agency
Weareamplify.com
Verveagency.com
kontuur leo burnett
Creative Union
Identity
Optimist
AGE
NOT perfect
Kiop agency
PR strategies
Restaurants and food
Rudolf / Tallinn
Kulturlokal Rank / Zürich
Rechberg 1837 / Zürich
Kaks Kokka and Ö / Tallinn
Puri / Tallinn
Olde Hansa / Tallinn
Paulig
Fazer
Wolt
Bolt food
Silverspoon
Loodusvägi