A creative portrait experience shaped around your world
The Artistic Discovery Session begins with what inspires you.
A place you love, a craft you hold close, a feeling you want to explore.
We create portraits that feel expressive and cinematic, using light, texture, movement, and atmosphere.
Something personal. Something expressive. Something uniquely yours.
A note from me
My path into photography has been shaped by many worlds, from software and design to teaching art and yoga. Over time, I felt more drawn towards creativity, presence, and working with people in a deeper way.
This session is where all of that comes together. Calm, personal, and often unexpectedly fun, a space to explore and create something truly unique to you.
What makes it different
This is not about posing.
It’s about presence, character, atmosphere.
We create images that feel like you’ve been captured inside your own world.
That could be:
- a musician in a place they feel free
- a gardener in the space they have grown
- a writer at home, surrounded by books
- a maker, a storyteller, a creative soul
- an artist, a dancer, a dreamer.
This session begins with you.
What this experience includes
Everything is calm, guided, and deeply personal.
A fully personalised creative concept
Before we photograph anything, we plan together. We talk about:
- what you love
- what inspires you
- the places where you feel most yourself
- the mood you want the images to hold
From there, I design a session that is completely shaped around you.
Choosing the setting
We photograph you somewhere that feels true to your spirit.
A forest path, your garden, your home, your studio or any place in where you feel most at ease.
The location becomes part of the story.
The session itself
A calm, unhurried shoot with gentle guidance throughout. No pressure. No performance. Just space to explore, to soften, and to be seen.
Artistic photography techniques
Depending on the feeling we create, we may include:
- reflections using crystals or glass
- soft movement and layered light
- double exposure or dreamy blur
- natural cinematic storytelling
Always subtle. Always tasteful.
The result is a set of portraits that feel like atmosphere, story, and presence.
Who it’s for
This experience is for you if…
- you want portraits that feel like art, not content
- you feel drawn to nature, atmosphere, emotion
- you are moving through a period of change or growth
- you want something deeply personal and creative
- you want photographs that feel timeless, not trendy
- you want to be photographed in a way that feels safe and true
If you’re looking for something calmer and more minimal, you may also love the Personal Portrait experience.
This is not for you if…
- you want something quick or standard
- you are looking for a simple set of posed portraits
- you prefer trendy content over timeless imagery
This session is slow, personal, and deeply intentional. It is created for those who want photographs that feel like art.
Why I created this session
I created the Artistic Discovery Session for people who want something deeper than a portrait - something honest, poetic, and uniquely theirs.
The result
These are not just photos.
They are pieces of visual storytelling.
Images that hold emotion, beauty, depth, imagination.
Something you keep, print, return to.
A reminder of who you are in this season of life.
Step inside the experience
Music in the woods
Olivia wanted images that felt quiet, natural, and a little magical.
We photographed her with her harp in the woodland, letting the light, the movement, and the atmosphere shape the story.
“I had a wonderful outdoor photo session with Irina. The natural light in the woods was quite magical, and Irina managed to capture this beautifully. I was somewhat nervous but Irina instantly put me at ease and I felt very comfortable and relaxed having my photo taken by her. I am really pleased with the results and will definitely be coming back to her again in the future. Thank you Irina!”
— Olivia
This is not a standard photoshoot.
The Artistic Discovery Session is a full creative collaboration, designed slowly and intentionally, like a personal art commission.
Every detail is planned around you, and the final images are crafted to feel timeless, cinematic, and deeply your own.
Investment
Artistic Discovery Experience £1450
Offered in limited numbers each month.
A deeper creative portrait experience, designed for those who want something more personal, expressive, and artistic.
This is not just a photoshoot, but a gentle collaboration. We create images that feel like art, rooted in your world, your story, and your presence.
What’s included
• A pre session consultation to plan the concept together
• A private three hour session, unhurried and fully guided
• 30 thoughtfully edited digital images
• A short cinematic portrait film capturing movement and atmosphere
• A private online gallery for viewing and download
• £150 towards fine art prints or framing, to choose after viewing your gallery
Optional upgrades
- Extra images £25 each
- Bundle of 10 additional images £200
- Full story collection £450
Fine art prints
Your photographs can become lasting artwork.
Fine art prints and framing are available to order using your print credit, with further options available if you wish.
If this speaks to you, I would love to create this with you. No pressure, just a conversation to begin.
How to begin
- Send an enquiry
- We plan together
- You step into the experience
Only one Artistic Discovery Session is offered each month, to keep the process deeply personal and fully crafted.
Past Discovery Sessions
A session by the sea
A creative portrait story built around landscape, atmosphere, and expression.
“The session with Irina was genuinely enjoyable.
I was amazed by how artistic the photographs and video turned out.
One of the final portraits was even featured in the Sguardo Archive.”
— Chi Wai
A quiet forest session
A portrait experience shaped by light, silence, and Jo-Vin’s world.
“I had such a wonderful time with Irina.
She chose an amazingly beautiful forest location, perfectly timed to capture the descending fog, and helped me plan what I wanted from the photographs, based around my own work.
Taking the photos was a joy, relaxed and full of laughter.
The final images turned out even better than I could have imagined.”
— Jo-Vin
A quiet artistic session with a pianist, captured in her own element.
A story of music, presence, and gentle light.
“A photoshoot with Irina was a real treat. She made me feel completely relaxed and at ease.I simply carried on playing the piano while she quietly found the most beautiful angles and moments. Her artistic eye is incredibly sharp, and her calm encouragement made the whole experience feel joyful. When I saw the final images, I couldn’t stop choosing favourites. Truly wonderful.”
FAQ
What should I wear?
Something that feels like you.
Simple, comfortable clothing usually photographs best, without bold logos or distractions. Once you enquire, I can gently guide you with ideas that suit the mood we are creating.
Can I bring someone?
Yes, of course.
If having a partner, friend, or loved one nearby helps you feel more at ease, they are very welcome to come along quietly for support. You are also welcome to bring a dog or another beloved companion if it feels part of your world and the story we are creating.
Do you travel?
Yes. These sessions can take place in Solihull or further afield if the location is part of the story. Travel beyond the local area may include a small additional fee, depending on distance.
I feel awkward, is that ok?
Completely. Most people do.
This is not a performance or a posed shoot. The session is calm, guided, and unhurried, with plenty of space to relax into yourself.
Where does the session take place?
We choose a setting that feels true to you.
That could be woodland, your home, your studio, or somewhere meaningful. The location becomes part of the story.
Can I include something personal, like music, an object, or a craft?
Absolutely.
These sessions are often built around what you love, what inspires you, or a world you want to explore.
How long does it take to receive the final images?
Your gallery is delivered within 1 to 2 weeks, with the same care and attention that goes into creating the session.
Can I purchase additional images?
Yes. Extra images are available, and full gallery upgrades can be added if you fall in love with more than you expected.