Kasia Ślesińska

Kasia Ślesińska is a documentary photographer based between Kraków and Warsaw, Poland. A graduate of the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava, her work examines social and environmental realities with a grounded, humanist eye. She has been published in Gazeta Wyborcza, Polityka, NZZ, and the British Journal of Photography, and is a two-time Grand Press Photo award winner, with recognition in both the Photo Young and Climate and Responsibility categories. She has also received a scholarship from the VII Academy, studying photojournalism and documentary photography under Mary Gelman and Maciek Nabrdalik.


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Black and white cat resting on a white sheet in soft sunlight in Żabiniec, Poland.
Red sports car parked in a bright indoor garage with another classic car in the background.
Tourists on a boat look out the window toward the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline on a partly cloudy day.
Vintage orange car mounted on the roof of a Romanian building with blue signage under a cloudy sky in Satu Mare, Romania.
Close-up of a curious tabby kitten with bright eyes resting its paw on white hydrangea flowers against a dark background in P...
Close-up of a person’s knee and thigh showing a long curved surgical scar with stitches in warm evening light.
Hairless small dog wearing a harness resting on a shirtless person’s lap at night in Kraków, Poland.
Close-up of pink magnolia blossoms and budding branches dramatically lit against a dark night sky in Żabiniec, Poland.
Young person in a black leather jacket, blue pants, and black shoes leaning over an indoor railing in Kraków, Poland.
New York City skyline seen through a blurred chain link fence from a bridge.
Esthetician in Kraków applying facial bandages and sheet mask to a relaxing client during a spa skincare treatment.
Ripe red apples hanging on a tree branch against a clear blue sky in Poland.
Close-up of a white iris and a bright orange poppy blooming together in a garden in Poland.
Vibrant red dahlia flower with water droplets against a black background in Poland.
Dalmatian dog resting its head on the edge of a bright orange travel bag at night in Gliwice, Poland.
Vibrant orange roses illuminated by flash against a dark, stormy evening sky in a Polish garden.
Close-up of pink magnolia blossoms on branches against a dark night background in Poland.
Romantic towel swans folded into a heart shape on a bed in a hotel room in Kraków, Poland.
Young woman with blonde hair standing outdoors at night, looking down with hands in pockets, illuminated by flash in Żabiniec...
Two Belgian-style waffles topped with whipped cream and cherry sauce on a table in Warsaw, Poland.
Close-up of a yellow Mercedes AMG car in Kraków with a matching miniature model car displayed on the dashboard.
Lonely winter road in Bukowina Tatrzańska, Poland disappearing into thick fog on a cold night.
Flock of pigeons feeding and flying over a stone square in front of historic arches in Kraków, Poland.
Close-up of a camouflaged brown moth resting on a white fabric surface.
Moody close-up of a pink flower bud among dark green leaves at night in Poland.
Rear view of a blue car in Kraków with a large window decal reading "NEVER STOP DREAMING" and a custom license plate that say...
Close-up of a single orange poppy flower blooming among green foliage in a garden in Żabiniec, Poland.
Snow-covered tree branches in the night sky with falling snowflakes in Poland.
Close-up of a black beetle crawling on a textured purple towel in Poland.
White hotel towel art folded into a heart shape on a bed in Kraków, Poland.
Brown mare and dark foal eating hay together in a field in Poland.
Dramatic low-angle view of tall flowering allium plants glowing against a dark forest and stormy evening sky in Poland.
Close-up of a curled-up hedgehog being carefully held with blue gloves and a towel at night in Kraków, Poland.
Lush green flowering plants in a mountain landscape in Slovakia, with forested hills and a bright cloudy sky in the background.
Unripe green tomatoes growing on a lush vine in a Polish garden at night.
Dried corn cobs hanging in bundles from the wooden porch of a traditional house in Sapinta, Romania at night.
Young woman posing creatively on a tree branch in a sunny forest in Kraków, Poland, wearing a light lavender outfit, lace tig...
Elderly woman with red hair using a white VR headset while sitting indoors in Żabiniec, Poland.
Close-up of a yellow and pink rose blooming in a dark green garden in Żabiniec, Poland.
Tourists feeding a large flock of pigeons in the main square of Kraków, Poland, in front of historic brick and baroque buildi...
Close-up of a pigeon eating a piece of bread on dry autumn leaves in a park in Kraków, Poland.
Snow-covered tree branches in Poland during a nighttime snowfall against a dark sky.
Close-up view through the window of an orange sports car, highlighting the classic black steering wheel and sleek interior.
Lush honeysuckle bush in full bloom with white tubular flowers and green leaves in a Polish garden.
Back view of a person with long wavy pastel pink hair wearing a loose yellow dress and holding a smartphone in Kraków, Poland.
Two older tourists stand on a bridge in New York City, looking at the downtown Manhattan skyline under a bright blue sky.
Close-up of an orange classic car with its hood open, revealing a detailed view of the engine bay in a garage in Kraków, Poland.
Young man with bleached curly hair wearing a graphic T‑shirt, striped tie, shorts and white sneakers posing in a large tree a...
Single grey pigeon standing on a sandy ground in Warsaw, Poland.
Close-up portrait of a fluffy golden Tibetan Mastiff dog with intense amber eyes and a wet nose.