Valentina Sinis is a documentary photographer who focuses on unique and unusual stories, often capturing people and communities living on the edges of society. Her work shows a strong connection with her subjects, with a special focus on women, especially in countries where their rights are limited.
Her photographs offer a thoughtful and gentle look into hidden details and everyday moments that are often overlooked or exaggerated.

Fluent in Chinese, Valentina began her career with the European Pressphoto Agency (EPA) in China. Her work has been featured in major publications such as TIME, The Guardian, Internazionale, and La Repubblica. Her photographs have been displayed in exhibitions in Europe and China.

She has received several awards, including being named one of the 6X6 Europe Talents by World Press Photo in 2019. She won the Female in Focus award in 2020 and received the Award of Excellence for Issue Reporting Picture Story in the POY 2021 competition.

In 2025, she won First Prize at the Istanbul Photo Awards in the Story Daily Life category with her project Were Afghan Women to Unveil Their Tales, which has also been shortlisted for the prestigious Belfast Photo Festival. Additionally, she will soon be exhibiting alongside Susan Meiselas at Photo|Frome.