I believe some stories are meant to be held.
My work in print focuses on the tactile beauty of magazines and books, where I use light and composition to create lasting images that honor the craftsmanship of the physical page.
“MALDA SKONIUI”
Winner | World Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2023 A contemporary culinary book where food, design and visual storytelling merge into a distinctive visual narrative. Author | Alfas Ivanauskas Book Design | Gytis Šiaučiūnas Photography & Retouching | Jūratė Ivanauskaitė-Valantinė — Winner | World Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2023 World’s Best Cookbook — Design & Art Category Top 10 | World Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2022 Nominated for Innovation & Creativity
“KAKĖ MAKĖ. VIRTUVĖJE SU ALFU IVANAUSKU”
Winner | World Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2025 A playful cookbook where family cooking meets beloved characters and vibrant food imagery. Author | Alfas Ivanauskas Food Photography, Studio Portraits & Retouching | Jūratė Ivanauskaitė-Valantinė — Winner | World Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2025 Celebrity Chef Cookbook in Europe Top 5 in the World | World Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2024 Celebrity Chef Cookbook in Europe & Illustrations
FALSTAFF
Editorial & Product Photography — 3 Issues Food and product photography published across multiple issues of the international culinary magazine. Concept & Food Styling | Alfas Ivanauskas Photography & Retouching | Jūratė Ivanauskaitė-Valantinė
"AŠ IKONA"
Editorial & Advertising Photography — 6 Issues Food and product photography created for multiple issues of the magazine. Art Direction & Food Styling | Alfas Ivanauskas Photography & Retouching | Jūratė Ivanauskaitė-Valantinė
"VERDU IR KEPU"
Editorial Series - 7 Issues A culinary magazine photographed across seven issues, featuring cover stories, food editorials and recipe photography. Art Direction & Food Styling | Alfas Ivanauskas Photography & Retouching | Jūratė Ivanauskaitė-Valantinė
MANTINGA
Commercial Food Product Catalogue A commercial food catalogue featuring product imagery created for an international frozen food brand, with one of the photographed images selected for the cover. Concept & Food Styling | Malvina Stankutė Photography & Retouching | Jūratė Ivanauskaitė-Valantinė
