Jana Ašenbrennerová

Shipbreakers of Chittagong, an image I took in 2010 in Bangladesh. Visiting this place and talking to the workers about their experience working in the yard, taking old ships apart was powerful experience. This image won the National Geographic Contest in 2010. Till today I consider it the strongest image I have ever taken. I’m sharing it today to enter it in the #natgeo100contest organized by National Geographic on the occasion of reaching 100 million followers with their @natgeo account. I want to thank National Geographic for recognizing this image back then, it was an encouraging start to my career. #natgeo #asenbrennerova

I love photographing dancers and often look for opportunities to do so wherever I am. Flamenco was the latest opportunity. Trying to capture the atmosphere and intense passion and precision these artists express on stage was a challenge. Photographed in Barcelona last summer I thoroughly enjoyed the mastery of all these dancers and musicians while trying to do visual justice to their intense performances. Published in January issue of Xantypa magazine I wrote an article to accompany the photos to share a bit more detail about flamenco. Also photos were on display at Prague’s City Hall as part of Czech Press Photo exhibit. #flamenco #dance #barcelona #spain #europe #canon5dmarkiii #pickofthday #visualstorytelling #canon #tearsheet #xantypa #magazine #asenbrennerova #czechphotographer

Dancer Marina Gonzáles during flamenco performance at Palau Dalmases in Barcelona. Marina started dancing flamenco at the age of 4. Professionally, she dances since she was 18. It is common that the best flamenco dancers start dancing at very early age, José Octaviano Miñano Muñoz, owner of Palau Dalmases club, explains. #flamenco #dance #barcelona #spain #europe #passion #woman #red #visualstorytelling #pickofthday #canon #canon5dmarkiii

Isaac Barbero Rufo faces the audience during his Flamenco performance at Palau Dalmases in Barcelona. I love photographing dancers and often look for opportunities to do so wherever I am. Flamenco was the latest opportunity. Trying to capture the atmosphere and intense passion and precision these artists express on stage was a challenge. Photographed in Barcelona last summer I thoroughly enjoyed the mastery of all these dancers and musicians while trying to do visual justice to their intense performances. Published in January issue of Xantypa magazine I wrote an article to accompany the images to share more detail about Flamenco. Also photos are currently on display at Prague’s City Hall as part of Czech Press Photo exhibit. 

#barcelona #spain #palaudalmases #flamenco #dance #passion #canon #canon5dmarkiii #visualstorytelling #pickofthday #xantypa

Ana Brenes sits on stage while she sings during a performance at Palau Dalmases in Barcelona. In January issue of Xantypa magazine I wrote an article to accompany a photo reportage about Flamenco. Also photos are currently on display at Prague’s City Hall as part of Czech Press Photo exhibit. #barcelona #spain #flamenco #palaudalmases #dance #performance #travel #canon5dmarkiii #singers #picoftheday #canon

Dancer Lourdes Alcántara on stage at Palau Dalmases club during Flamenco performance in Barcelona. “There are many kinds of dancers with variety styles and personalities,” says  José Octaviano Miñano Muñoz, owner of Palau Dalmases, “each one makes you feel something different,“ he explains. #barcelona #spain #europe #dance #dancer #flamenco #canon5dmarkiii #pickofthday #canon #passion #travel #beauty #woman

Dancer Lourdes Alcántara during performance ať Palau Dalmases in Barcelona. The owner of Palau Dalmases, José Octaviano Miñano Muñoz, is very passionate about flamenco and often stays to watch performances in his club. He himself picks the dancers that preform at Palau Dalmases. “I only want to show what I really love.” #barcelona #spain #flamenco #dance #dancer #music #passion #pickofthday #canon5dmarkiii #canon

In the next few days I’ll share images of flamenco. I love photographing dancers and often look for opportunities to do so wherever I am. Flamenco was the latest opportunity I had. Trying to capture the atmosphere and intense passion and precision these artists express on stage was a challenge. Photographed in Barcelona last summer I thoroughly enjoyed the mastery of all these dancers and musicians while trying to do visual justice to their intense performances. Published in January issue of Xantypa magazine I wrote an article to accompany the photos to share a bit more detail about flamenco. Also photos are currently on display at Prague’s City Hall as part of Czech Press Photo exhibit. In this first image of the series are feet of a dancer Marina Gonzáles during a performance in Palau Dalmases in Barcelona. #barcelona #spain #flamenco #palaudalmases #dance #performance #travel #picoftheday #inspiration #photooftheday

Photographers Maggie Steber (right) and Lynn Johnson discuss their collaboration on the ‘Story of a Face’ published in 2018 in National Geographic magazine. After their talk they invited Katie Stubblefield, the woman who at age 21 undergone face transplant surgery, to the stage. Accompanied by her parents, she shared a bit about her journey herself. I find this story among the most powerful I have came across in the National Geographic magazine so far. If you haven’t already check it out. It is truly incredible what is possible in our world today - beside the breathtaking science also the human mind and its ability to completely transform itself into a new place after a tragedy. National Geographic Storytellers Summit. #natgeo #storyofaface #nationalgeographic #science #inspiration

So much inspiration today at the National Geographic Storytellers Summit. Such powerful work! Special shout out to Tara Roberts @storiesfromthedepths who shared her inspiring project through very touching speech. #natgeo #natgeostorysummit #nationalgeographic

Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, meets with supporters in San Francisco to celebrate her victory. Photographed for the San Francisco Chronicle on January 6, 2019. #politics #nancypelosi #speakerofthehouse #sf #sanfrancisco #photooftheday #pictureoftheday #canon5dmarkiii #onassignment #sfchronicle #newspaper #everydaycalifornia #asenbrennerova

Dear followers here are 9 images you have liked the most this year. They are mostly from my hometown in the Czech Republic, there is one from Prague and couple from India. The main “hit” however seemed to be my grandma who celebrated her 90th birthday this year and who appeared in 3 photos in this selection. Thank you everyone for following, I wish you Happy New Year 2019! #top9of2018 #top9

This image concludes my postings for this year. In 2018 I shared photo memories from the Czech Republic, my home country, inviting you for a visit to see my family and friends in my hometown. I hope you enjoyed the Czech journey. In 2019 I’ll be taking you on a very different kind of trip. Stay tuned and Happy New Year 2019!  #2018 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #winter #road #endofayear #home #snow #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #asenbrennerova

To see the happiness in kids eyes when they enter the room with the Christmas tree and gifts is priceless. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #asenbrennerova

After dinner, according to the Czech tradition, the baby Jesus rings the bell and the kids enter the room. For the first time they see the tree and the gifts he brought for them. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #christmas #vanoce #jezisek #christmastree #kids #picoftheday #asenbrennerova

Memories from last years’ Christmas Eve. Family gathers to enjoy traditional Czech dinner - fish soup and then potato salad with fried fish schnitzel. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #christmas #dinner #traditionalmeal #celebration #asenbrennerova

Last preparations. My brother Martin hangs mistletoe above the table.

#2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #miseltoe #christmas #family #asenbrennerova

Merry Christmas everyone and Happy Holidays! #asenbrennerova #christmastree #christmas #gifts

In the Czech Republic it is a tradition to decorated the Christmas tree on the 24th when we celebrate Christmas. These days, people decorate their Christmas trees earlier to enjoy it longer. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #christmastree #christmas #vanoce #gifts #decoration #asenbrennerova

It’s time to open the box with Christmas tree decorations and ornaments in my mom’s house. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #christmas #christmasdecor #holidays #asenbrennerova

Jonáš, my youngest nephew, sits in a bathtub waiting for someone to assist him. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #asenbrennerova #nephew #kid #bathtub

Wintertime already but doesn’t look or feel like it quite yet.. Afternoon walk with my mom and our dog Amalka in a nearby forest. I have walked this forest path in my hometown countless of times and still love every step of the way. #2018 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #landscape #forrest #nature #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #asenbrennerova

Last of my summer memories to share, friend Václav playing a guitar in the window of his recording studio. #2018 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #summertime #friend #musician #guitar #asenbrennerova

I photographed my very first assignment for the ESPN magazine. If you know my work this might seem surprising but the assignment wasn't all that sporty and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I photographed Matt Breida of the San Francisco 49ers with his wife, Silvana, in their home in San Jose.

#asenbrennerova #sports #breida #ESPN

Friends heading home from a quick meeting in a local pub. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #bicycle #freinds #hometown #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday # #asenbrennerova

Beer is brought to table in our local pub. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #beer #czechbeer #picoftheday # #asenbrennerova

Rudolf is one of the residents in our town, I know him since childhood and photographed him for almost 10 years now. In this image he prepares hey for his animals. Back in 2012 when I took this photo he still had a cow, goat and bunch of chickens. #2012 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #rudolf #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday # #asenbrennerova

Štěpán Tvaroh is artistic blacksmith. He started his own business about 3 years ago, shortly after he finished school. Perhaps to take a break from the fire and heat in his workshop he goes to the mountains every year in the winter time to work as a ski instructor. #2017 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #blacksmith #artist  #asenbrennerova

Grandma passes by a window to my brother’s workshop. This is back in 2014 when she was still able to walk around on her own. Now she needs a bit of assistance but she still enjoys the outdoors. #2014 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #family #grandma #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday # #asenbrennerova

Cute houses in neighboring town Heřmaň, captured during golden hour. #2014 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #Herman #asenbrennerova

Kids reading a book together. When you have nearly no access to technology you are forced to find other means of entertainment. #2018 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #family #home #reading #kidstime #book #awayfromtechnology #asenbrennerova

Grandma unknowingly posing for a portrait during a coffee time she enjoys with my brother and his son, Krystof. Grandma is nearly blind and doesn’t hear too well either so she often doesn’t acknowledge right away that I am photographing her. She usually laughs when I tell her that a lovely photo of her was just made. #2018 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #family #grandma #home #coffee #awayfromtechnology #asenbrennerova

Fresh peaches my nephew brought from their garden. #2018 #czechrepublic #personalwork #everydayeverywhere #everydayeasterneurope #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #peach #asenbrennerova