Oleg Zhylin

Oleg Zhylin (b. 1973, Ukraine) is a distinguished fine art photographer and an honored member of the International Federation of Photographic Art, holding the prestigious EFIAP/b (Excellence FIAP Bronze) title.

His journey with photography began in 1983, transitioning to digital mediums in 2006. Zhylin specializes in atmospheric, minimalist, and fine art photography, creating works that evoke deep emotional responses through masterful composition and light. Since 2022, he has been actively participating in international photography salons, earning over 430 awards across more than 60 countries worldwide. His outstanding contributions to the medium earned him a consecutive induction into the Hall of Fame of the International Association of Art Photographers (IAAP) for 2022 and 2023.

Zhylin's works are regularly published in international exhibition catalogs and are held in private collections globally.

* Degree from the Odesa National Academy of Telecommunications (1996)
* Member of the Czech Federation of Art Photography (ČFFU) — since 2023
* Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) — since 2011
* Member of the National Society of Photo Artists of Ukraine (NSPAU) — since 2009
* Member of the "CHAS" Photo Club (Rivne) — since 2008

* Inducted into the IAAP Hall of Fame (International Association of Art Photographers) — 2022, 2023
* EFIAP/b (Excellence FIAP Bronze) Title — 2024
* EFIAP (Excellence FIAP) Title — 2012
* Over 430 International Awards across 60+ countries

Selected International Gold Medals:
* NFFF Gold Medal — Swedish International Exhibition (FIAP 2026-080) | "Loneliness"
* FIAP Gold Medal — 3rd Brazilian Circuit (FIAP 2025-320) | "Symbiosis"
* GPU Gold Medal — 3rd Brazilian Circuit (FIAP 2025-319) | "The gravity of the city"
* SALON Gold Medal — PhotoEXPO (FIAP 2025-139) | "Modern city"
* FIAP Gold Medal — 2nd Intercircuit PHOTO TRIGGER (FIAP 2024-666) | "Symbiosis"
* BUCOVINA GOLD — Bucovina Millennium III (GPU L240075) | "SYMBIOSIS"
* Double Gold Medal — PHOTOLYMPIC Super Final | "Border" & "Culture"
* PSA Gold Medal — MICRO Salon 2 & Salon 4 (PSA 2024-1229) | "Symbiosis"
* NOBEL GOLD — HURRICANE CIRCUIT (PSA 2024-1159) | "Dividing line"
* PSA Gold Medal — CAMPINA (PSA 2023-411) | "People and birds"
* FIAP Gold Medal — 2nd Circuit PHOTO FORMAT (FIAP-485) | "People and birds"
* Double Gold (FIAP/NSPAU) — 2nd Circuit PHOTO FAIR 2023 | "The gravity of the city"
* EPITOME GOLD — EPITOME (PSA 2023-115) | "Kyiv"
* PSA Gold Medal — MOTION (P...