An intimate wedding portrait in warm natural light, photographed with an editorial eye and a softly textured film-like finish

Iryna Kovalenko Kyiv, Ukraine

Timeless photographs with honest emotion

A Kyiv-based photographer creating thoughtful wedding, couples, editorial, and film-led stories—where the feeling matters as much as the frame.

A quieter way of seeing

Meet Iryna Kovalenko

I’m Iryna, a photographer based in Kyiv, drawn to the unguarded moments that make a story feel truly yours. With a calm, observant approach, I create timeless photographs shaped by natural emotion and refined, thoughtful storytelling.

Years of experience
8+

Years behind the camera

A considered eye, shaped with time.

Photography shoots
240+

Stories photographed

Weddings, couples, and quiet in-between moments.

Gallery delivery time
4–6

Weeks to your gallery

Carefully edited, beautifully ready to keep.

A considered collection · Kyiv & beyond

Photographs that feel like you.

Honest moments, thoughtful details, and the atmosphere in between. Explore a selection of recent work.

Explore pricing

A small selection of the stories I’ve had the joy of documenting.

Services & investment

A thoughtful fit for the way you want to remember.

Every collection is shaped around honest moments, careful craft, and an unhurried experience.

For two, just as you are

Couples

A relaxed, personal session for the in-between moments and the unmistakably yours.

€450–€750

depending on location and coverage

  • Up to 2 hours of guided, unhurried photography
  • 50+ carefully edited, high-resolution photographs
  • Private online gallery and print-ready downloads
Ask about a session: Couples

For your day, honestly told

Weddings

Most chosen

Quietly attentive coverage, with room for the beautiful, unplanned things.

€2,400–€4,800

depending on hours and travel

  • 8–12 hours of wedding-day photography
  • 600+ edited images in a private online gallery
  • Planning call, timeline guidance, and print options
  • Film coverage available by request
Enquire about your date: Weddings

Made around your vision

Editorial / Bespoke

Considered imagery for creative commissions, intimate celebrations, and ideas that resist a template.

From €900

quoted to suit the brief

  • Creative consultation and tailored shot plan
  • Half-day or full-day photography coverage
  • Curated, high-resolution image delivery
  • Usage and licensing tailored to the project
Share your brief: Editorial / Bespoke

All prices are starting guidance. Travel, additional coverage, and tailored requests are discussed before booking.

Kind words, honestly shared

The photographs are only part of the story.

A thoughtful, unhurried experience — remembered in their own words.

“I never felt like I was being photographed. Iryna somehow made space for the day to unfold, and caught all the little things we didn’t even know we’d want to remember.”

Olena & Marko · Wedding

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A few dates, still open

Let’s make room for your story.

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

Next open dates

  • 14 Nov 2026
  • 5 Dec 2026
  • 16 Jan 2027

Tell me a little about the day, the place, or simply what brought you here.