An intimate, editorial wedding portrait of a couple holding each other close in soft natural light, with warm whites, natural skin tones, charcoal shadows, and subtle film-inspired softness

Iryna Kovalenko Photographer in Kyiv

Timeless photographs with honest emotion

For the moments that feel like you — held gently, remembered honestly.

A considered approach

Photographs that feel like you.

I’m Iryna Kovalenko, a Kyiv-based photographer drawn to timeless composition and the honest emotion within it. With a calm, thoughtful approach, I create space for you to feel at ease and for the moments that matter to unfold naturally. The result is imagery that feels intimate, enduring, and unmistakably yours.

Experience you can count on

8+
Years behind the lens

A considered eye, shaped over time

240+
Stories photographed

Weddings, couples & editorial

3–4weeks
Gallery turnaround

Carefully finished, never rushed

A considered collection

Photographs that feel like being there.

Honest moments, thoughtful portraits, and images shaped by the feeling of a day.

Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment beneath a sunlit stone arch

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Services & investment

Thoughtful coverage, beautifully considered.

A clear starting point for the moments and stories worth keeping. Every collection is shaped around honest photographs, unhurried presence, and the details that make it yours.

For the two of you

The Intimate

A little room to be yourselves, with photographs that feel like you.

€450–€750

  • Up to 2 hours of couples or intimate-session coverage
  • Location guidance and a relaxed planning call
  • 60+ carefully edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery, ready in 3 weeks
Most requested

For your wedding day

The Signature

A considered record of the day, from the quiet anticipation to the last embrace.

€1,800–€3,200

  • 8–10 hours of wedding-day coverage
  • Personal planning consultation and timeline support
  • 500+ individually edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Preview photographs within 5 days; full gallery in 8 weeks
  • Travel within Kyiv included

For a story with its own shape

The Editorial

A bespoke collaboration for personal work, brands, and celebrations beyond the expected.

€900–€2,800

  • Half-day or full-day coverage, tailored to the brief
  • Creative direction and a pre-shoot consultation
  • Curated, high-resolution image delivery
  • Usage and licensing discussed to suit each project

Planning something a little different? Tell me about it

Kind words

The feeling stays with you.

A few words from the people who trusted me with their stories.

Iryna captured our wedding in a way that felt deeply personal and beautifully understated. Every frame feels timeless, and nothing looks forced.

Anna & Dmytro

Wedding clients

She made us feel calm from the first minutes, and the photographs hold the exact emotion of that day. We keep coming back to them.

Kateryna & Oleksii

Couples session clients

The gallery felt refined, cohesive, and incredibly honest. Iryna notices small gestures and turns them into something lasting.

Maria H.

Editorial portrait client

From communication to delivery, everything was thoughtful and seamless. The final images were elegant, warm, and completely us.

Sofia & Timur

Wedding clients

Her eye is both gentle and precise. The images felt editorial without losing tenderness, which was exactly what we hoped for.

Yulia R.

Couples session client

Iryna’s work has a quiet confidence that stands out immediately. The photographs looked polished, emotional, and never overdone.

Nadiia K.

Editorial client

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A few dates still open

Let’s make something that feels like you.

I take on a considered number of stories each season. If one of these dates feels right, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Next open dates

  • May 15, 2027
  • June 5, 2027
  • September 18, 2027

For weddings, intimate sessions, and editorial commissions.