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

Launched in the summer of 2017 as a vegan lifestyle blog, My Vegan Minimalist was initially a space for my thoughts on vegan living, sustainability, minimalism, and local restaurant reviews. 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.

The blog author standing in front of a brick building
The blog author holding recipe magazines

Readers' Favorite Recipes

Photography

A collage of nine images showing food photography by Tajda Ferko

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, feel free to book a free discovery call with me HERE.

Fun Facts

  • One of my biggest passions and obsessions is gymnastics. I spent over 10 years training in competitive artistic gymnastics, and I now enjoy adult gymnastics classes at my local gym for fun. My top fan memory is attending the 2023 World Championships in Belgium and watching Simone Biles win the all-around gold.
  • I dabbled in voice acting during my childhood and early teens, and it's something I'd love to explore again someday.
  • Outside of work hours, you can find me discovering hiking trails around Manchester, knitting, diving into linguistics, or tackling the latest DIY home improvement challenge.
  • In 2015, my mum and I started an Etsy shop crafting sustainable, handmade knitwear that values timeless style and quality over fast fashion cycles.
  • I spent my university years studying in multiple 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.

Learn More

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