Hi, I'm Valeria -
your personal branding photographer based in the North East. Originally from Ukraine, I’m curious by nature and passionate about discovering people, stories, places and ideas.
My photography journey began over a decade ago, creating imagery for widely used digital libraries. That experience helped refine my eye for detail, kept me in tune with visual trends and taught me what makes an image not just good – but truly compelling.
Today, I work with small and mid-sized businesses to create brand photography that’s full of personality and purpose. Whether you’re launching something new or refreshing your visual identity, I’m here to help you tell your story with clarity and character.
Let’s create something brilliant – and enjoy the process along the way.
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Hi, I'm Valeria -
your personal branding photographer based in the North East. Originally from Ukraine, I’m curious by nature and passionate about discovering people, stories, places and ideas.
My photography journey began over a decade ago, creating imagery for widely used digital libraries. That experience helped refine my eye for detail, kept me in tune with visual trends and taught me what makes an image not just good – but truly compelling.
Today, I work with small and mid-sized businesses to create brand photography that’s full of personality and purpose. Whether you’re launching something new or refreshing your visual identity, I’m here to help you tell your story with clarity and character.
Let’s create something brilliant – and enjoy the process along the way.
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THROUGH MY LENS: YOGA AS A VISUAL LANGUAGE OF PRESENCE AND INTENTION
Photographing Ukrainian Federation of Yoga (UFY) events……. https://www.in.yoga/en/ Peace, unity, clarity. Humanity, presence, spontaneity. Humour, unpredictability, connection. Care, trust, guidance. That’s what unfolds…
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I`m usually behind the lens for personal branding — stories of work, craft, and identity.
From time to time, I photograph couples as well.
No posing. No performance. Just presence.
With Valentine`s Day coming up, I`m making space for a few sessions.
Moments over perfection.
Connection over choreography.
If this feels like your sort of thing, let`s talk. ☕📷
#couplesphotography #storydrivenphotography #documentaryportrait #visualstorytelling #newcastlephotoshoot
When I came across Shapes in Tales ✨ at the Hexham Christmas Market here in Northumberland, something felt instantly familiar.
The geometry and warmth of the pieces reminded me of summers in Mariupol — my hometown by the Azov Sea, shaped deeply by Greek heritage, where many families carried Greek roots and connections.
Later, I learned the designer`s name: Maria. Mari — the beginning of Mariupol. A small coincidence, but a beautiful one.
Design has a quiet way of connecting places and memories.
That`s what I look for in branding photography — work that carries meaning without needing to explain itself.
Designer @shapesintales
#brandingphotography #brandstories #visualidentity #artofseeing #storydrivenbranding
The year has begun. Your story deserves to look the part.
Strong photography is more than an update — it’s a quiet investment not only in your business, but in you, especially if you’re the face of it.
These images feature my Bow Hunt giveaway winner — a reminder that small, playful ideas can lead to something meaningful.
We can meet for a coffee and chat, or have a relaxed virtual conversation to see what fits.
January still has a little breathing room, and February is now taking shape.
The year has begun — let’s use it well.
📸 @_valeria.photography
#brandingphotography #personalbranding #visualidentity #authenticbranding #newcastlephotographer
The year has started well. 🕰️
Projects completed. Conversations started. Ideas sharpened.
Calendars have found their way to new homes, including the Brutalist series — a personal project shaping my visual language.
Behind the scenes: meetings arranged, coffees planned, collaborations forming, and my practice continuing to evolve.
Thoughtful imagery. Honest storytelling. Timeless branding.
#brandingphotography #visualbranding #brandstories #quietbranding #smallbusinessuk
Brutalist calendar 2026 🧱
This project began as a challenge I set myself. A personal experiment in visual identity — not for people or brands, but for form, structure, and mood.
There was no planned shoot. No destination in mind. A scene appeared — and the work began.
The project was sparked by an article by @elysiajanefryer in @luxe_mag (2024) about architect @mrgeorgeclarke — a reminder that architecture isn`t just about buildings, but about intent, discipline, and feeling.
From that moment, I started seeing structures differently.
And yes, there`s humour in it too. Because British humour has a way of slipping everywhere: quietly, dryly, and deliberately. 😉
Personal projects are my testing ground — where curiosity sharpens my eye and shapes the stories I later tell for others.
#visualbranding #brandlanguage #creativepractice #editorialphotography #brutalistcalendar
A calm wrap-up to a rich season.
This final stretch of the year has been generous, creative, and full.
Over the past weeks, I`ve been running a few separate giveaways — each with its own story and mood:
🎀 Bow Hunt — two winners found, January mini sessions coming
🌿 Bradley Gardens Calendar — winner announced today, 31 December
👥 People & Branding Giveaway — results on 6 January
🧱 Brutalist Calendar (Architecture Lovers) — results on 7 January.
Different projects, different intentions —all part of a season shaped by people, place, and practice.
Thank you for being here, noticing, joining in and sharing the space with me.
Now... a gentle landing into the New Year.
#richseason
#yearinreview
#brandingphotography
#brandstories
#documentaryphotography
ONE MORE GIVEAWAY
Inspired by architecture, form, structure, and mood, this project began as a personal exploration — and became something I wanted to share.
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow @_valeria.photography
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend
Winner announced 7 January.
Open to UK followers only.
Good luck 🤍
WIN WIN WIN ⌚🗓️
A separate giveaway to welcome the New Year
The prize:
🗓️ 2026 calendar featuring timeless watchmaking moments by @_valeria.photography
⌚ Plus a free watch service from @riggarepairsltd — a proper treat for the year ahead
To enter:
1. Follow @_valeria.photography and @riggarepairsltd
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend who loves their watches
Winner announced: 6th January 2026
A small celebration of time well spent - and a lovely way to begin the New Year.
Good luck ✨
#timelesscraft #smallbusinessuk #watchlovers #brandstories #visualbranding
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who supported me this year- in big, small, and quiet ways you might not even realise.
Take a moment to recognise yourself in this because if you`re reading it, you`re part of the reason this year worked.
December surprised me.
I didn`t quite expect to fit in so much creativity, a few giveaways (two more are coming very soon 😉), collaborations, and new ideas- but here we are.
Wishing you a calm Christmas and a New Year filled with intention, warmth and stories worth telling.
#brandingphotographer #creativebusiness
#storydrivenbranding #intentionalwork #creativecommunity
Inspired by architecture, stories, and quiet structure.
I`m a North-East based branding photographer exploring visual identity through personal projects.
This is my first brutalist calendar - a beginning, not a conclusion.
#brandingphotographer
#brutalistdesign
#visualidentity
#editorialphotography
#creativebranding
At the solstice, we pause - to reflect on what we`ve built, what we`ve learned, and what`s ready to evolve. Craft has its own rhythm. Stories don`t stop - they deepen.
⏳@riggarepairsltd
📸 @_valeria.photography
#brandstories #smallbusinessstories #visualbranding #storieswithdepth #craftandtime
Gorgeous Ingrid 🩷
#timelessportrait #personalityportrait #visualidentity
#brandingphotography #photosthatmatter
