My name is Irena, and I have been a professional photographer for over a decade. There is something profoundly fulfilling about pursuing a passion, isn’t there? For me, photography—whether through film or digital—serves as an endless well of inspiration, allowing me to carefully preserve life’s most precious moments.

 

I was born into a family of artists — my mother is a painter, and my childhood was filled with the scent of oil paints, canvases leaning against every wall, and colors blending into endless possibilities. Growing up surrounded by art, I naturally found my own way of creating. Photography became my brush, the camera my canvas. Now, with a single press of the shutter, I get to paint stories — not with strokes of a brush, but with light, emotion, and timeless moments.

 

I have been capturing weddings on film since 2016 — well before it found its way back into the mainstream. Long before it became a trend, I cherished its timeless allure: the organic grain that breathes life into an image, the depth that lends it soul, the colors that feel almost ethereal. Film isn’t just photography; it’s a memory woven into light, preserved for eternity.

 

My work has taken me across the globe, capturing unforgettable memories in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, the UK, and the USA.

 

It would be my genuine pleasure to serve as your photographer, and together, we will create something truly magical!

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