About

Tatsiana Chypsanava

Belarus

Tatsiana Chypsanava is a documentary photographer based in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Born in Belarus and a descendant of the Komi peoples of the Siberian North West Ural, she is a member of Diversify Photo and Women Photograph, both groups that champion diversity in the industry. Her work focuses on indigenous rights, migration, and environmental issues. 

Chypsanava is a grantee of the Pulitzer Center and Wellcome Trust. 

World Press Photo Involvement:
2025 World Press Photo Contest winner 

Tatsiana Chypsanava on Social Media:
Instagram: @tatsiana_chypsanava

Tatsiana Chypsanava

Portrait credit: Tatsiana Chypsanava