My name is Maya Reef (Maja Vujosevic), and my journey with photography began when I bought my first camera at the age of 18.
In 2009, I moved to Cyprus to pursue an MBA, and it was there that photography slowly shifted from a hobby into a calling. I began sharing my work with friends and in galleries, and soon my camera became the way I connected with the world.

After graduating in 2012, I set off to travel through Asia, with India as my first destination. The journeys that followed shaped not only my portfolio, but also my way of seeing life itself. My photography has always been about more than images—it is about cultural diversity, the freedom to express one’s true identity, and the extraordinary beauty found in both people and nature.

Over the years, I have built a wide collection of travel and documentary photographs, capturing fleeting moments that tell honest stories. In 2022, I held solo photography exhibitions in Belgrade and Novi Sad, which marked an important milestone in sharing my vision more widely.

Alongside travel, I enjoy documenting events such as sports, yoga, and music, where spontaneity and energy guide the lens. I also founded Maya Shanti Studio, a home-based creative space dedicated to portrait and product photography, where I work closely with people to capture their essence in an intimate and authentic way.

I continue to travel, create, and explore the questions that my photography raises—about identity, freedom, and the beauty of contrasts in the world around us.