Mika Street
Mika is a Mill Valley, CA based photographer who has a passion for capturing the beauty of landscapes, seascapes, and travel through the lens of her camera.
Born in Israel, Mika had a unique childhood having lived on a boat for three years. Her early years sparked a lifelong love affair with travel and adventure. Her early exposure to different cultures and environments fostered her passion for exploration; she uses her lens to share that with the world.
Mika's journey to becoming a photographer was circuitous, with detours that included a stint in corporate work at one of the big 5 consulting firms and a successful career as an independent entrepreneur owning and operating Pilates studios in NYC and the Hamptons. Despite these diverse paths, Mika always had a love for photography and a desire to pursue it professionally. Time at home with her two children gave her the space and perspective to shift her career and to fuel her passion.
With an eye for capturing the essence of each place she visits, Mika has a talent for showcasing the world in all its beauty and diversity. Her work is characterized by the use of natural, ethereal light and a deep appreciation for the world around her.
Anadolu Ridge
I spent a year of my childhood living in Marmaris, Turkey. I have the fondest memories of my time there; what stands out the most after all of these years away, was the warmth of the people. Despite language and cultural divides we were embraced as neighbors. One such neighbor, Mehmed, would pick me up daily and walk with me to get fresh simit (bread) and to this day when I smell rosemary tea I am beamed back to those days.
I was thrilled when an opportunity to revisit Turkey arose! I spent the majority of my time in Cappadocia and Istanbul. I have always wanted to capture the hot air balloons over the Groeme and Rose valleys and the Anatolian horses. It was everything I envisioned and more, and just as I remembered from my youth, it was the people that made the greatest impact on me.
Morning Ride
I spent a year of my childhood living in Marmaris, Turkey. I have the fondest memories of my time there; what stands out the most after all of these years away, was the warmth of the people. Despite language and cultural divides we were embraced as neighbors. One such neighbor, Mehmed, would pick me up daily and walk with me to get fresh simit (bread) and to this day when I smell rosemary tea I am beamed back to those days.
I was thrilled when an opportunity to revisit Turkey arose! I spent the majority of my time in Cappadocia and Istanbul. I have always wanted to capture the hot air balloons over the Groeme and Rose valleys and the Anatolian horses. It was everything I envisioned and more, and just as I remembered from my youth, it was the people that made the greatest impact on me.
Cap de Formentor
My collection of photographs from Mallorca reflects both the beauty of the island and my childhood connection to it.
Between the ages of 4 and 7, my family and I lived aboard a sailboat, navigating the unpredictable waters of the Mediterranean. When I was 6, we encountered a particularly rough storm, prompting my parents to seek refuge in Palma, Mallorca. The intensity of the storm led my mom to make the decision to halt our journey and enroll us in the International School in Palma. It was not long before her she had a change of heart and we continued on our voyage, but Palma was home for a short while.
This series is a tribute to the beautiful and welcoming island of Mallorca. May these photographs ignite a shared voyage of discovery and reverence for Mallorca's splendor.
Coastal Colossus
My collection of photographs from Mallorca reflects both the beauty of the island and my childhood connection to it.
Between the ages of 4 and 7, my family and I lived aboard a sailboat, navigating the unpredictable waters of the Mediterranean. When I was 6, we encountered a particularly rough storm, prompting my parents to seek refuge in Palma, Mallorca. The intensity of the storm led my mom to make the decision to halt our journey and enroll us in the International School in Palma. It was not long before her she had a change of heart and we continued on our voyage, but Palma was home for a short while.
This series is a tribute to the beautiful and welcoming island of Mallorca. May these photographs ignite a shared voyage of discovery and reverence for Mallorca's splendor.