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Who is Serena Ho?
Serena Ho (formerly known as Serena Dzenis) is an Australian photographer based in Iceland. She is known for her surrealistic and emotionally resonant imagery that blends landscapes with architecture and visual storytelling. Her work explores futuristic themes using imagination and encourages reflection upon our human interaction with the environment.
Early Life and Background
Born in 1984 and raised in Australia, Serena developed a passion for photography early on in life. With a history that spans across genres including music photography, documentary work, landscape and nature photography, Serena’s visual storytelling immerses audiences in the rhythms and dangers of the living world, aiming to give nature a voice in a way that resonates deeply with her audience.
Having originally made her name in the world of music photography, Serena’s career has evolved immensely over time. A well-timed appointment as Editor in Chief for an Icelandic travel and landscape photography publication brought her to Iceland, where she has since worked as a photography educator and private guide. Her familiarity with the tourism industry has inspired her to focus upon the impact of humans on nature as her primary subject.
Serena has previously served as the Senior Vice President for the Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) in Australia, where she used her organisational skills to advocate for change. She has also spent over a decade working as a Mental Health clinician, specialising in youth early psychosis crisis assessment and treatment, as well as adult forensic psychiatry. These experiences have shaped Serena’s empathetic approach to both her art and her advocacy, motivating her to encourage others to take small steps toward a greater cause, whether in nature conservation or in their own communities.
Photography Style and Themes
Serena’s work is grounded in the belief that connecting with the land around us is the key to understanding its intrinsic value. She has the unique ability to blend technical mastery with an emotional, narrative-driven approach, constructing dreamlike compositions that reflect the tension between human presence and the natural world.
Notable themes in her work include utopian and dystopian architectural forms, climate change and imagined futures, as well as the unseen stories of everyday spaces.
Notable Projects
One of her best-known bodies of work is 2021 ± II: Utopia Broadcasting, a photographic collection that explores the connection between communication, architecture and planetary futures. The series has been widely exhibited and has resonated with audiences for its dreamlike tone and speculative edge.
Other works often explore our relationship with the landscape and environment, using them as metaphors for transformation.
Life in Iceland
Since moving to Iceland, Serena has found inspiration in the country’s light and vast open spaces. The slower pace and minimalist landscape have shaped her aesthetic, pushing her toward surrealistic and speculative work. She regularly exhibits around the world and continues to develop both personal and collaborative projects from her home base in Reykjavík.
Publications and Features
Serena’s work has appeared in The Guardian, Aesthetica Magazine, Il Fotografo, Head On Photo Festival, Lancashire Photography Festival, Australian Photography Magazine, British Journal of Photography and more.
Her images are frequently featured in architectural, fine art nature contexts, bridging the gap between documentation and fiction.
Photography Education
Photographic workshops or coaching for individuals and small groups, in-field and on-location.
Post-processing tutorials and critique / feedback sessions.
Learn photography with Serena.
Access free articles and mentorship.
Journalism & Content Writing
Conservation writing, photography and environmental activism for print and online media.
Writing, proofreading and editing travel or photography-related content in English for websites, blogs, newsletters, social media and marketing material.
Keynote Speaking
Educational, motivational and inspirational presentations on the topics of environmental and nature photography, delivered to entertain your audience with purpose.
Presentations provided both in-person and online.
Commercial Production
Landscape, music, documentary and nature photography for advertising, magazines, editorials, album artwork, publishing houses, nature reserves, tourism and travel organisations.
Commissioned work, image licensing and video licensing available.
Serena is readily available for photography, writing and speaking projects worldwide.
Please feel free to contact Serena with any enquiries.
Learn more about the vision behind her work.
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