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2025 COHORT
DC100
photographer

Mikhailia Vera Martha Petersen

+ film director, creative director

Pushing Culture Forward

"She shapes culture by blending commercial art with profound storytelling."

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Biography

Multi-disciplinary creative Mikhailia Vera Martha Petersen works primarily in photography, with expanding practice in film and visual storytelling. Her work blends documentary sensitivity with contemporary visual language, moving fluidly between cultural projects and commercial collaborations. Focusing on portraiture, fashion, and place-based storytelling, she explores themes of identity, belonging, and transformation. Her background in styling and creative direction supports a holistic approach ensuring cohesion across concept, tone, and execution. She drives culture forward by using commercially visible work to shape perception and expand who is seen and how, proving commercial platforms can hold depth and integrity while reflecting real experiences and creating space for connection and dignity.

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