Since then, I’ve worked with small and medium-sized businesses across diverse industries – from fashion and beauty to hospitality and construction both in Ukraine and the UK. I’m always open to exploring new sectors and discovering the unique stories behind every individual and brand.

What truly lights me up is meeting new clients, many of whom I’m lucky to work again and again. Each project brings a fresh perspective and often reveals unexpected connections and shared values.

Working with passionate business owners is my favourite thing in the world and I can’t wait to collaborate with more of you.

Let’s celebrate where you are – in life and business – through thoughtful, authentic and personal photography.

Since then, I’ve worked with small and medium-sized businesses across diverse industries – from fashion and beauty to hospitality and construction both in Ukraine and the UK. I’m always open to exploring new sectors and discovering the unique stories behind every individual and brand.

What truly lights me up is meeting new clients, many of whom I’m lucky to work again and again. Each project brings a fresh perspective and often reveals unexpected connections and shared values.

Working with passionate business owners is my favourite thing in the world and I can’t wait to collaborate with more of you.

Let’s celebrate where you are – in life and business – through thoughtful, authentic and personal photography.

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@_valeria.photography

Let’s flip the calendar to April. 🗓️
A small ritual -
mine, and perhaps yours too.

April begins with Alex -
goalkeeper and barber.
An unexpected combination.

Work with @corbridgeunitedseniors
Let’s see what the month brings. 🤗

📸 @_valeria.photography

#turningthepage #smallrituals #brandingphotography #northeastcreatives #smalbusinessuk
Happy Birthday, Olena.
A true toy doctor —
bringing old stories back where they belong.

🧸 @myohmy_toys
📸 @_valeria.photography 

#toymaker #toyrestoration #handcrafted #smallbusinessuk #womeninbusinessuk
The past weeks have been full.
Women and men at work. 
Stories behind businesses, places, conversations - small moments observed.
More than expected, and more than I could have planned.
Now, a shift.
Not only in what people do -
but who they are, beyond it.
Not just roles, or professions, but something quieter.
A presence. A way of being. 

April will move closer to that. 
Let's see where it leads.

#brandphotography #visualidentity #personalbranding #storytellingthroughimages #behindthebusiness
Occasionally stepping in front of the lens.
More than 10 years behind the camera — and still inspired by the people along the way.
Over the past weeks I've been celebrating men and women through their work, craft and character.
Photography keeps bringing me into new spaces, new businesses and the moments in between — and I'm always curious to see who I'll meet next.
Branding photography. Portraits. Real people behind the work.
Let’s see what comes next.

Portrait by @chris_gooch_stuff 

#brandingphotography
#portraitphotography
#womenbehindthelens
#smallbusinessuk
#photographerlife