An intimate wedding portrait of a couple in warm natural light, framed with editorial restraint

Timeless photographs with honest emotion

Iryna Kovalenko is a Kyiv-based photographer for weddings, couples, and editorials.

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About the photographer

I’m Iryna Kovalenko.

From Kyiv, I photograph weddings, couples, and people with an attentive, unhurried eye—making room for the moments that feel most like you. My work is shaped by honest emotion, soft light, and a timeless sensibility, so the photographs feel lived-in rather than staged.

A few things to know

  1. 8 years

    Photographing weddings, couples & editorials

  2. 180+

    Weddings and sessions photographed

  3. 3 weeks

    Typical private gallery delivery

Selected work · Kyiv and beyond

Photographs that feel like being there.

Honest moments, considered portraits, and the quiet details that make a story yours.

Wedding · Kyiv

A newly married couple sharing a quiet embrace in a sunlit Kyiv courtyard, her ivory silk dress catching the late afternoon light.

A quiet embrace in the last courtyard light.

Wedding · countryside

A bride in a soft, minimal gown and her partner beneath a leafy garden canopy, surrounded by intimate candlelit wedding details.

A garden celebration, held close.

Wedding · after hours

A newlywed couple dancing close together at night, framed by warm reception lights and the movement of their guests.

The room fades; the two of them remain.

Couples · by the river

A couple leaning into one another beside the Dnipro at dusk, with a pale open sky and a soft breeze in their clothes.

A pause together by the water.

Couples · at home

A relaxed close portrait of a couple at home, resting forehead to forehead beside a tall window with gentle morning light.

Morning, without an agenda.

Couples · open air

A couple walking hand in hand through a windswept golden field, their silhouettes softened by an overcast evening sky.

A long walk, nowhere in particular.

Editorial · studio study

An editorial portrait of a model in a sculptural black gown against a softly lit concrete wall in a minimalist Kyiv studio.

Form, fabric, and a little stillness.

Editorial · city light

A fashion editorial portrait in a deep red tailored coat on a quiet old-city street, with crisp winter light and restrained styling.

A study in shape and winter light.

Film · late afternoon

A couple laughing together in late afternoon sunlight, photographed with warm 35mm color, gentle grain, and soft highlight halation.

A little warmth, kept on film.

Film · after rain

A woman in a dark wool coat beneath a clear umbrella on a rain-darkened Kyiv street, rendered in quiet, grainy 35mm tones.

The city, softened by rain.

Investment

Photography, with room to feel.

Three considered ways to work together. These ranges offer a clear starting point; each commission is shaped around the people and story at its heart.

For your wedding day

The Wedding Story

€2,400–€4,800

For celebrations shaped by feeling, family, and all the moments in between.

  • Six to ten hours of wedding-day coverage
  • At least 500 carefully edited photographs
  • Private online gallery for sharing and downloads
  • Planning call and thoughtful timeline guidance
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For the two of you

The Couples Session

€380–€620

An unhurried portrait session for the way you are, together.

  • Up to 90 minutes in Kyiv or a chosen location
  • 60+ finished, film-inspired photographs
  • Location and wardrobe notes before we meet
  • Private online gallery with download access
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For a considered commission

Editorial & Personal

€750–€1,600

Quietly directed imagery for makers, meaningful stories, and thoughtful brands.

  • Up to four hours of photography
  • Creative brief and art direction
  • 30 carefully retouched final images
  • Usage tailored to the project and its needs
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Kind words

Words, remembered.

A few notes from the people who trusted me with their moments.

01 06

Even the quiet moments felt important. Iryna noticed them without directing us, and the photographs bring back the whole atmosphere of the day—not just how it looked.

Marta & Danylo

Wedding, Kyiv

02 06

She gave us just enough direction to feel at ease, then let us be ourselves. The photos feel like an afternoon we actually remember, not a version of us posing.

Sofia & Mark

Couple session, Podil

03 06

I wanted portraits that still felt like me. Iryna made the session unhurried, and the final frames are thoughtful without feeling overly polished.

Olena H.

Editorial portraits

04 06

Our families are very different, but she moved between everyone with such ease. We have the little in-between moments alongside the ceremony, and those are the photographs we keep returning to.

Kateryna & Andrii

Wedding, Lviv

05 06

I was nervous about being photographed alone. The gentle pace helped; the film frames have a softness I love, while still looking unmistakably like me.

Yuliia M.

Film-inspired portrait session

06 06

Planning from abroad could have felt complicated. Iryna was clear and thoughtful throughout, and on the day she made space for the celebration to unfold naturally.

Natalie & James

Destination wedding, Kyiv

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A note on dates

Let’s make something worth remembering.

I’d love to hear what you’re planning. Tell me a little about the day, the people, or the story you have in mind, and I’ll be in touch personally.

Next open dates

  • Nov 6–8, 2026
  • Nov 20–22, 2026
  • Dec 4–6, 2026
Email[email protected] Phone+380 67 240 18 62
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Based in Kyiv · Available for stories near and far