She attended Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra[5] and the School of Applied Arts Josefa Vydru in Bratislava.

She has been commissioned to photograph advertising campaigns for large international companies such as Apple,[6] Murata[7] and Museum of Ice Cream.

Maria Svarbova works depict socialist-era architecture, public spaces and routine actions of daily life.

"[3] Juxtapoz Magazine declares that characters in Svarbova's photographies "have chosen to give up any kind of extravagance that might unmask them".

[9] Each scene is meticulously designed, especially with regard to the colors of the props and the minimalist poses of the models; the photographer relies on a lighting and costume team to do this.