Natural Bridges, Oregon, the USA. Also a popular elopement spot.
ilva
I'm a wedding & portrait photographer from Latvia, now living in Stockholm, Sweden and going to wherever the next story takes me.
Photography has been part of my life since teenage years. Growing up in a sparsely populated country surrounded by forests, beaches, and the changing seasons of the Baltic coast shaped the way I see light, emotion, and connection. What started as a passion for nature photography gradually led me to documenting people and the moments that matter most to them.
I speak Latvian, Russian, English, and Swedish with French in progress. But seemingly with each new language, my personality type count goes up and my fluency per language goes down. I did Translation (BA) and International Business (MBA) at an Austrian university. I’m often seen as the artsy one in the friend group who happen to be medics, researchers, and deeply technical thinkers. I love connecting with people from different cultures and backgrounds. After all, most of my clients have international and mixed backgrounds.
New places continue to inspire me, whether I'm photographing a wedding in the Swedish countryside, exploring a city abroad, or returning home to Latvia.
Also a: fika enthusiast / airport-hack collector / sci-fi show watcher/ frequent traveler / Scottish-accent interpreter / keeper of way too many photographs.
Approach
As your photographer, I'm one of the few people who gets to witness the full picture of your wedding day - from the quiet moments in the morning to the celebrations late into the night. My role is not only to document it all, but also to bring a sense of calm and support throughout the day.
I believe the most meaningful photographs come from genuine emotions and candid moments. At the same time, thoughtfully guided portraits and family photographs deserve their place in every wedding story. I step in intuitively when needed, helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera while allowing space for moments to unfold naturally.
My goal is to create photographs that feel timeless, are beautifully edited and help you remember not only what happened, but how it felt.
I especially appreciate couples who bring their own vision, structure, and personality to their celebration, while also allowing themselves to let go, be present, and fully enjoy the moment when the time comes.
