Israel Shouraki

My name is Israel Shouraki, a nature and floral photographer based in Ashdod, Israel.

I stumbled upon this passion by chance about five years ago, when I upgraded my phone and decided to invest in one with a good camera. What started as casual phone photography quickly evolved into a full-blown artistic venture. I soon purchased a Canon M50, followed by a Nikon Z5, and my collection continues to grow, now including also six vintage lenses that inspire my artistic direction, in addition to my wide lenses collection.

I focus primarily on capturing the beauty of flowers and nature, often through an artistic lens that blends vibrant colors and soft forms.

Coming from a family of painters, I naturally infuse my photography with a painterly quality. I often edit my photos to give them a more artistic look, occasionally converting them to black and white if the mood calls for it.

While landscapes captivate me with their grandeur, they often require travel that isn’t always possible. Flowers, on the other hand, are ever-present and offer endless opportunities to capture the essence of natural beauty.

Wandering through nature is magical, and even though photography is still a passion and not my full-time occupation, I often find mys...

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences

Self-taught in artistic and nature photography, continuously exploring and developing my craft through hands-on experience, workshops, and online courses.

Background influenced by a family of painters, which inspired a painterly approach to my photography.

no exhibitions