Born in Tirana, Albania, Iva Kozeli moved to the US at seven. Years later, she traded a microbiology degree from Arizona State University for a camera and started her career in New York. Fifteen years into her practice, her photography and film spans fashion, beauty, portraiture, lifestyle, and brands. Her philosophy is simple. It is about presence in front of the camera, where every shot feels effortless, timeless, and true. She now lives in Arizona with her photographer husband and three young children.