My Vegan Minimalist
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About

My name is Tajda (pronounced tide-ah, nickname Ty) and I'm the creator of My Vegan Minimalist.

I'm a Slovenian-born food photographer, blogger, and recipe developer based in Manchester (UK) since 2018. 

Plant-forward + Fuss-Free

At the core of this blog is the goal to share plant-forward and fuss-free recipes.

→ PLANT-FORWARD: Placing plants center stage whenever possible. Vibrant flavors built around vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. All elevated with stunning seasoning.

→ FUSS-FREE: Recipes that everyone can recreate at home with minimal fuss, affordable ingredients and straightforward approach that keeps things easy.

While some of my older recipes may occasionally feature unique ingredients or a more detailed process, most are designed to be simple and approachable.

Launched in 2017 as a vegan lifestyle blog, My Vegan Minimalist was initially a space for my thoughts on vegan living, sustainability, minimalism, ethical clothing, and local restaurant reviews. However, I soon refined the focus of the blog when I realized food photography and recipe development were my ultimate passions.

Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, veggie-curious, or just exploring colorful new meals, I’m here to simplify cooking and bring you dishes that your whole household will adore.

A woman holding three magazines and looking at them with plants in the distance.
A woman holding out a cookbook and looking at it while wearing metal glasses and a black jumper.

Readers' Favorite Recipes

Photography

In addition to my blog, I also run a food & product photography studio Bloomlight Creative.

My work has been spotlighted by the #1 US plant-based magazine Thrive and featured by Best of Vegan, FeedFeed, Daily Vegan, and many others. 

I worked to create recipes and food photography for dozens of UK and international brands. The list includes Panasonic, Livia’s, Tala, Lyle's Golden Syrup, Good Hemp, Coconuts Organic, MadeGood Foods, and many more.

If you're a brand looking for content to bring your business to life then feel free to book a free discovery call with me HERE.

Fun Facts

  • One of my biggest life-long passions is gymnastics. I spent over 10 years training in competitive artistic gymnastics and I now enjoy attending adult gymnastics classes at my local gym. My ultimate gymnastics fan moment? Being in the audience watching Simone Biles take the all-around gold at the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp.
  • Throughout my childhood and early teen years, I did occasional work as a voice actor. This is something I would love to explore again in the future.
  • Outside of work hours, you can find me discovering hiking trails around Manchester, making digital art, diving into linguistics, or tackling the latest DIY home improvement challenge.
  • Alongside my mum, I co-run an Etsy store offering handmade, sustainable knitwear that values timeless designs and quality over fleeting fashion trends.
  • I spent my university years studying in various locations, including a year abroad in Czechia, an internship in the Netherlands, a research stint in Northern Ireland, and the remainder at my home university in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Work With Me

If you're a brand looking for scroll-stopping photography to help you connect with your ideal audience, contact me at hello (at) myveganminimalist (dot) com or through my LinkedIn.

Please keep in mind I do NOT accept guest post requests. All guest post recipe requests will be ignored.

Learn More

Want to learn more about me and my work? Read my press features: