ABOUT ME
ilva
Photography is my first passion that I have continued to pursue for the most of my life. From nature photography it slowly led to photographing people and weddings.
I grew up in a small European country Latvia where I was surrounded by the beauty of nature from sandy coastline to forests and it keeps reflecting in my style. My curiosity about the world extended beyond my home and my language skills—Latvian, Russian, English, and Swedish—have always helped me connect with others in the diversity of Europe. I embrace different cultures and traditions, and new locations always inspire me, allowing me to capture moments with a fresh eye.
Nowadays I am often between Sweden, the UK, Latvia, and, thanks to my partner, even France. Safe to say I know the best fika places in Stockholm, airport hacks and understand inside jokes told in Scottish accent.
As your wedding photographer, I’m one if not the only person who can observe the full picture of your day and hence support with calmness. My goal is to create the best experience for you while capturing genuine memories. I step in intuitively when needed, guiding you through portraits and key moments to ensure you receive images you’ll truly appreciate. I believe that the most genuine feelings are captured in a candid way. Yet posed portraits and group shots highlight your beauty as a couple and people who you cherish.
I appreciate couples who bring their own vision and style to their celebration while at the same time can let go of the control to be able to be fully present and enjoy the moment.
Throughout the images, you should be able to remember not only what happened, but also how you felt.