Jurij (Jay) Styranka (1949–2025) was a dedicated photographer based in Los Angeles, California, renowned for his captivating fine art landscapes and nudes.

With more than 30 years of experience, Styranka’s passion for photography was evident in his work, which often featured long exposures and diverse processes to achieve striking final images.

His love for photography began early in life, and he devoted himself to capturing both the beauty of the natural world and the human form. His nude photography is celebrated for its fluidity and artistic expression, highlighting the elegance and vulnerability of the body, while his landscapes often depict serene, untouched environments that invite viewers to experience the tranquility and majesty of nature.

Through his photography, Jay Styranka inspired a sense of wonder and left a lasting mark on the world of fine art photography.