Hello! I am Anka, an experienced photographer with background in fine arts and cinematic approach. Based in Porto, Portugal.

A woman with a bob haircut and dark dress sitting on a chair in a room with wooden floors and walls. She has exaggerated, elongated legs and arms, giving a surreal appearance. There's a round mirror on the wall behind her and a large window with curt

Black and white portrait of a woman with short dark hair, bold dark lipstick, and minimal makeup, against a dark background.

Black and white photo of a woman lying down with her head turned toward the camera, showing her face and curly hair.

A couple holding hands standing back-to-back on a beach at sunset, facing opposite directions, with the sun setting behind them and their silhouettes visible.

A woman in a white dress standing on a road surrounded by falling red autumn leaves and a dark tunnel of trees in the background.

Portrait of a woman with short dark hair, wearing a white shirt, bold red lipstick, gold geometric earrings, and a matching gold necklace, against a plain gray background.

Black and white photo of a woman with short curly hair, wearing multiple necklaces, crossing her arms over her chest, with a serious expression and dark background.

A woman with curly dark hair walking in a field with a black horse, autumn trees in the background, and cloudy sky.

Black and white photo of two women close together, with one woman with dark curly hair and the other with light curly hair, both with serious expressions.

Black and white photo of a woman with short hair, sitting with her eyes closed, wearing a tulle skirt, and displaying a large floral tattoo on her back.

Two people lying on the ground, embracing each other closely. One person's face is visible with closed eyes, and the other person's face is mostly turned away. Both are wearing dark clothing, and the photo is in black and white.

A woman with red hair and red lipstick riding a vintage penny-farthing bicycle with a black coat and red skirt, accompanied by two children in vintage style clothing, outdoors with a blurred stone wall background.

A black and white photo of a woman with curly hair, wearing a white blouse, holding a cigarette in her mouth, with her eyes closed and a hand on her forehead, sitting against a rustic wooden wall.

A man and woman with closed eyes and somber expressions embrace beside a canal or river, with metropolitan buildings in the background.

Young woman in a light-colored dress walking on a narrow ledge above a cityscape with buildings and cloudy sky.

A black and white photo of a woman with her eyes closed, her face partially covered by her hands, and her head tilted slightly down.

A woman wearing a red hat and long skirt stands on a rocky beach, looking through a telescope towards the ocean.

Black and white photo of a woman with short hair, wearing a dark turtleneck, looking to the side, holding the collar of her coat.

A woman in black clothing holding a fish-shaped balloon connected by a string, with a cityscape and leafless trees in the background.

A woman with red hair wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sitting at a wooden table in a cozy, dimly lit room, looking contemplative.

A young woman in a white dress sits on a chair by a window in a dimly lit room, looking down pensively.

A young woman in an orange dress holding a blue pinwheel, standing on grass with a cityscape of houses with red roofs in the background.

A woman with black curly hair and fair skin standing in front of a red vintage train carriage at night, with eyes closed and a peaceful expression.

Black and white portrait of a woman with closed eyes, her face partially covered by her hand, against a dark background.

A woman with long red hair and fair skin standing in front of a vintage carousel with a decorative top.

A young woman with dark hair sitting on a wooden chair in a simple room, curled up with her arms around her knees, wearing a white dress.

A woman with dark hair and red lipstick wearing a large red hat on a cloudy, dark outdoor landscape.

A woman in a light-colored dress and high heels standing on a bridge holding a bunch of white balloons.

Black and white photo of a woman with dark lipstick and curly hair, smoking a cigarette with smoke swirling around her face.

A woman in a red coat holding an ice cream cone in a large indoor space, surrounded by multiple bicycles lined up in rows.

Black and white close-up photo of a woman with short hair, with her eyes closed and her face partially shadowed.

A woman with curly black hair, wearing a yellow and black striped dress, sitting on a spiral staircase with her hands clasped near her face, looking contemplative or sad.

A woman with long dark hair lying on her side with her eyes closed, surrounded by large fish swimming in dark water.

Black and white image of a young woman with short hair, wearing a dark outfit with a white collar, looking at the camera.

A woman stands inside a room, looking at a large window with a view of an aquarium tank with fish and a man swimming outside the glass.

A man and a woman standing indoors, both holding books and looking at the camera with serious expressions.

Black and white portrait of a woman with tousled hair, her eyes closed and head tilted downward.

A woman with short, blonde, wavy hair holding a lit matchstick in her mouth, with a dark background.

Black and white photo of a person with short hair, eyes closed, holding their face with both hands, displaying an expression of distress or deep thought.

A young woman with long dark hair and fair skin holds a large, woven, blue and black hat in front of a blurred cityscape background. She wears a black polka-dot shirt with buttons, looking directly at the camera.

A black and white photo of a woman with an Afro hairstyle, sitting in front of a grungy wall, holding a cigarette in her mouth. She has tattoos on her arm, a contemplative expression, closed eyes, and is wearing a white shirt.

A woman with dark hair tied back in a high ponytail, wearing black lipstick, a white textured garment with large, ruffled, ribbon-like details on her shoulders, against a red and black gradient background.

Portrait, branding, editorial - based in Portugal, available worldwide. The words “cinematic”, “natural” and “relaxed” resonate with me the most. I love creating images that feel authentic and deeply personal whether it's a portrait session or a brand photoshoot

Who am I as a portrait photographer?

I photograph people the way I wish memories worked: with beautiful light, honest emotions and room for imperfection.

For more than 15 years, I have been creating portraits that feel lived-in rather than staged. I pay attention to atmosphere, colour and the emotional rhythm of each person, because everyone opens up differently and there is no single way to be in front of a camera.

You don't need to know how to pose or become someone else for the photographs. My job is to create a space where you can relax, be yourself and feel gently guided instead of directed.

The images we make together are about recognising yourself in the photographs and remembering how this moment felt.

Before photography, I was a painter and designer, I graduated as an architect - and all these professions taught me to pay attention to light, colour, atmosphere and the small details that make a person feel real.