Katarina Benzova.
Our brand ambassador from Slovakia.

From the Stage to the Soul.

After spending a decade working internationally as a fashion model, Katarina Benzova felt her creative ambitions outgrow the runway. What began as a personal search for deeper meaning soon became a powerful shift toward photography — one that would place her among the most respected rock and portrait photographers working today.

Katarina’s professional photography career began in 2010 when she became the tour photographer for Guns N’ Roses, granting her unprecedented access to life on the road. Immersed in the intensity of live performance and backstage moments, she developed a distinctive visual style rooted in trust, intimacy, and emotional honesty. Since then, she has worked with legendary artists including AC/DC, Aerosmith, KISS, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Anthony Kiedis, Courtney Love, and many others.

Recently named a Leica Ambassador, Katarina has exhibited her work internationally, including presentations at the Cannes Film Festival and the iconic KISS exhibition, alongside photography legends such as Neil Preston, Bob Gruen, and Lynn Goldsmith. Her fine art prints are represented by the renowned Morrison Hotel Gallery and The Rock Photography Museum.

Beyond commercial and editorial success, Katarina has devoted significant energy to humanitarian work. In 2017, she founded MISSION 11, a foundation producing photographic campaigns for charitable organizations including Animals Asia, Janie’s Fund, The Wolf Conservation Center, and DoVE Project. These campaigns have featured global figures such as Jason Momoa, Axl Rose, Simon Le Bon, and many more.

Based in Los Angeles but constantly traveling, Katarina Benzova’s work reflects a lifelong commitment to authenticity, connection, and storytelling from the heart of the moment.