About Me
The story
I’ve never dreamt of being a photographer. However, I remember going through books and looking at pictures inside as being the most entertaining activity. My first photography involvement started on the other side of the camera. Bringing that past experience into present helps me a lot during photo sessions when I need to help a […]
Photo Galleries
Personality
Let your personality shine! The most important thing in portrait photography is the ability to capture one’s personality. I can guide you through the poses, set up the lighting and choose the right angles, but I don’t want to change the way others will portray you looking at the images afterwards. I will do my […]
Corporate
Your chance to make the first impression! Your face is your brand. You don’t get another chance to make the first impression. Your portrait can be the difference between getting a client or a job, or missing an opportunity. Business photography can help establish trust with your customers, and it is necessity in marketing materials, […]
Sports
Adrenaline junkie? Or a quiet observer? Need for speed? Or you prefer getting your adrenaline rush fix from watching tennis? Or maybe it’s not “your thing”, and you are more into watching the beauty in motion – like dancing? I love it all, and I love photographing all kinds of sports. Having been on the […]
Nature
“The earth has its music for those who will listen.” G.Santayana I absolutely adore nature in all it’s shapes and forms. That freshness after the rain. The cleanness after the snowfall. The smell of the colourful fallen leaves. The endless fields covered by beautiful flowers. The amazing songs of the birds. The cuteness of all […]
Fine Art
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Ansel Adams. Fine art photography is not just about digitally recording the scene, and it’s not about capturing what one’s camera sees. It’s about what a person behind the camera, the photographer, the artist sees. I love details. Paying attention to them opens the whole new world. […]
Other Work
There are photos that I can’t or don’t want to categorize. So I put them into this group. You can find colour as well as black and white photos.
Reviews
“The photo shoot with Irina was great! She was professional and attentive to details, and also patient and made it fun! I am super happy with the photos and her work. I highly recommend working with Irina!”
“Irina is an amazing photographer. I had a pleasure of working with her for my first photo session ever, and she made it a wonderful experience. She is very easy going, super creative and highly professional overall. She knows what she is doing through and through, I could tell it right away by the way […]
“Irina is an exceptionally client-centered artist. She is a pleasure to work with even if you have the most diverse levels of patience from your family members during the shoot. No matter how hard it is, you – as a client – always feel it was a ‘piece of cake’ and a true pleasure for […]
Useful Information
In order to achieve satisfaction from both parties a clear understanding must be established. So, to avoid disappointments, prior to the photoshoot I will ask you certain questions to understand your needs. You may and should prepare your own questions or read some examples here. What I may ask you: Your preferences in photography styles […]
You’ve asked me all the questions regarding the cost, deadlines, location etc. We’ve set on a photo style you prefer. Now it’s time to prepare for the photoshoot. Here you can find some general tips on how to make yourself look better, and my life easier. Planning a photoshoot can take weeks, even months. But […]
What if the photoshoot is not in a studio or in office with a plain background? You will need to think of the location. Unless you aleady have something in mind, of course, I will help you to choose. But you will need to decide on the style of the pictures first. Here are some […]