Seven years of Lovinphoto, people, places, light, beauty, trust and photography that feels alive.

Today my photo-kid officially turns 7.

They say that everything we experience during the first seven years gets recorded into our subconscious and buried somewhere so deep we barely have access to it.

And still, maybe that is also where our greatest freedom is hidden.

During this time — and honestly, much longer than that — I’ve been through a lot, personally and professionally. These two are inseparable, of course.

I’ve learned and experienced so much, while somehow knowing from the very beginning that I love working with people more than hunting for birds and flowers. I always knew I wanted the photos not only to look effortless and beautiful, but to feel good.

Because without that feeling, the outcome might still be nice.

But soulless.

And that drains me completely.

A Safe Space to Be

My whole essence is about creating a safe space to be. Every person who has ever visited my home has said:

“I love how cozy it feels here.”

And it’s not only the house. It’s the whole me, wandering around, seeing the world in frames, in light, in shadows — being it.

That is how I photograph too. Not by forcing people into something they are not. Not by making the moment heavier than it needs to be. Not by asking people to perform perfection. But by creating a little pocket of safety where something real can start breathing.

It might appear chaotic at times. That is because I get over-inspired.

Someone once told me: “I love your ability to play.” Yes. That’s all me.

And I can’t, and don’t want to, hide it. I’m a weirdo, and I need my kind of weirdos around me to play together.

This energy is contagious. And this is also how effortless, breathing, two-dimensional beauty is created.

It Takes Two to Tango

It is giving and receiving. Photography, at least the way I feel it, is never only me looking at you through the camera.

It is a little exchange. A rhythm. A moment where I give you my full presence, my attention, my eye, my energy — and you slowly let go enough to meet me there.

And I promise you, I give my all to every single one of you.

I want, I DARE you to come along and play with me.

My Own Little Playbook for Life

Life is too serious. The world does not seem to be becoming a safer place to be.

But I have my own playbook for life, my important weirdos beside me, and this little photo-kid that has now somehow grown into a 7-year-old.

So here I am.

Still wandering around.

Still seeing the world in frames.

Still getting over-inspired.

Still believing that beauty becomes alive when people feel safe enough to be themselves.

And still inviting you to let go and play with me.

Life is a whole lot easier that way.

Love,

Polina K. | Lovinphoto