Self Portrait, December 2020

Self Portrait, December 2020

Natosha Via

is a documentary photographer focused on stories of everyday folks whose struggles, successes, and connections are invariably woven into the undercurrents of ailments and achievements in our society as a whole. She uses photography to honor the humanity in people with a deep reverence for the layers of community, intimate stories, and life.

Natosha is currently working on stories of individuals and communities who work to collaborate for change, or are in a marginalized position in facing down life challenges. Natosha is driven to highlight stories around social and environmental justice and was the recipient of the Kentucky Foundation for Women Artist Enrichment Grant for 2021.

Natosha currently resides in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

natosha@natoshavia.com | 502-974-7223


 

Education

Sep 2021

Missouri Photo Workshop 73 : Hometown Edition

July 2021

Strudel Media: Creating Environmental Portraits That Tell Powerful Stories

May 2021

ICP Discovering Your Voice in Long Term Documentary with Susana Raab

Jan 2021

Making, Funding & Publishing Documentary Photography with Daniella Zalcman and Natalie Keyssar

Jan 2021

The In-Between with Angela Douglas Ramsey

Dec 2020

Daily Creative Practices with Angela Douglas Ramsey

 

Clients

New York Times

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

The LEE Initiative

Queer Kentucky

Louisville Magazine

Louisville Folk School

The Moth

Speed Art Museum

Business Insider

NPR

AARP

Reuters

Bullhorn Creative
Kosair Charities

Never Say Die Bar

Crestwood Neighbors by Best Version Media

Waldorf School of Louisville

Thrive Forest School