She recently completed an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at London College of Communication and has previously studied Fine Arts at The Iceland Academy of the Arts. She was selected as a finalist in Magnum Photos and The Photography show’s “30 under 30” competition in February 2014 and has previously been shortlisted for the international street photography awards in 2013. Her work is centered on the imprint of humanity on the environment and nature through a stark and graphic visual style. www.svalaragnars.com