About & Contact

Karya is an NYC photographer capturing the style and stories of real people. She is the photographer behind the viral Instagram page @karyastreetstyle, a community of people who love to see the everyday street style in NYC as well as the emerging trends of fashion week show-goers.

She holds a B.A. in Studio Art from Willamette University and an M.F.A. in Arts Leadership from Seattle University. Through her experiences working with non-profit organizations, small businesses, and start ups, she brings a creative artist’s eye and keen business acumen to every project.

Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, and you can find Karya on Instagram and TikTok at @karyastreetstyle and Pinterest at @karyaschanilec.

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