Meet Anya

A brilliant mind (in every sense), a talented lawyer, a young mother, and someone who wins your heart from the very first moment.

If I didn’t know Anya was an amazing lawyer, I might have thought she was a yoga practitioner, meditation master, or psychologist (spoiler: she actually holds a degree in psychology as well!).

In short, she is someone who lives in harmony with herself and the world.

There are people you immediately want to be friends with, and Anya is one of them. She is incredibly pleasant to be around, emotionally open, and warm.

To my surprise, I learned that we studied at the same university (though on different courses), and I couldn’t help but wish we had started talking earlier.

Here, Anya takes over:

How did I find out about you?

We studied at the same university, and you were friends with one of my classmates. Her photoshoot was the first of your work I saw, and even back then (10 years ago!) I already wanted to book a session with you.

A few years later, I stumbled upon your social media and your project about unique beauty. I started following you more and more closely, subscribed to your Telegram channel, and ultimately fell in love with you—not just as a professional and creator, but as a person.

My goal was to discover a new side of myself, to see myself through a fresh lens.

Since the birth of my child, my attention had shifted away from myself, and I was working hard to regain that focus and sense of self-worth. The photoshoot with you became a crucial step in that process.

Working with you feels like therapy.

You approach it like a therapist—you discuss goals, offer solutions, and create a deeply personal connection. That connection is so important because it makes the experience feel intimate and tailored.

The preparation process was incredibly exciting!

I was amazed when you sent me a presentation to help choose the photoshoot style that would suit me best, with examples of women who looked like me. This helped me envision the entire experience in advance and made me even more excited for the big day.

It was fantastic to meet for coffee before the big day. Even though we had interacted online, we had never spoken in person. Having that opportunity to connect before the shoot made it so much easier to open up during the session.

I’m so glad I chose the full package.

It allowed me to completely immerse myself in the process without worrying about any logistics. The entire experience—from preparation, to the shoot, to seeing the final photos—was so seamless and enjoyable.

At first, I thought it was expensive, even a bit too much.

But after going through the experience, I now believe

it’s worth even more than I paid.

My makeup artist was incredible, working quickly and making bold choices that I would never have thought of — and they looked amazing!

The shoot itself was amazing.

I would never have chosen such bold outfits, but they looked stunning in the photos. In fact, I even bought one of the outfits afterward.

The response from friends and colleagues after seeing the photos was overwhelming—everyone loved them!

This was a worthwhile investment in myself,

and I’m proud that I made this gift to myself. Not relying on anyone else for the funds was empowering, and it solidified my sense of independence and self-worth.

This experience was not only about beautiful photos,

but about embracing and celebrating myself fully.Looking at the photos now, I sometimes catch myself being overly critical, but then I remind myself: “How could you be so harsh on yourself? How could you not see your own beauty?”.

The photos helped me stop criticizing and start appreciating my beauty.

Through your photos, the acceptance of myself continues to deepen, as I allow myself to realize that I truly am as I appear in those images.

This goddess is already within me, and it’s important not to hide or suppress her. It feels like a ritual of self-discovery and nurturing, forming a sense of my own worth.

And all of this was made possible because of you.

I honestly don’t know of a better photographer than you,

at least in Europe, there is definitely no one like you. You are incredibly insightful, a woman who loves people and can reveal something about a person that they may not even be aware of themselves.