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Hello!

Well… here we are—my very first blog post!
I’m honestly super excited (and a little nervous, not gonna lie) to start this little space where I can share more than just the final snapshots you see on Instagram.

So, hi! I’m Paulina—photographer, professional sun-chaser, and full-time Algarve fan. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind a dreamy photoshoot, spoiler alert: it’s not always as glamorous as it looks. There’s usually sand in my shoes, wind in someone’s hair (that wasn’t planned), and the waves chasing me - most of the time winning the race :). But that’s the fun of it!

This blog is where you will get to see and read about my behind the scenes chaos :), tips how to prepare for the photoshoot, how to look amazing, how to pose and my favorites moments. I also can share with you some magic places in Algarve.

Whether you're a future client, a fellow creative, or someone who just likes pretty pictures and a good laugh—I’m really happy you’re here. I want this blog to feel like we’re just chatting over tea… or wine… or ice cream (no judgment here).

So stick around, say hi in the comments if you’re feeling bold, and let’s see where this creative little journey takes us!

Talk soon,
Paulina.

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Our Easter Photoshoot: A Lesson in Letting Go & Grabbing the Moment

By Paulina Kaminska • April 21, 2025

Easter this year came with a lot of hopes and... a lot of rain. For two weeks, I had this sweet little Easter photoshoot in mind—something soft, springy, full of color, and joy. I’d planned it all out in my head, but the weather just wasn’t playing along. Every time I thought, “This is the day!”—the clouds would roll in, and down came the rain again. But then, finally, we caught a small break. Not a full day of sunshine—oh no, nothing that generous. Just a tiny window with no rain. The grass was still wet, the skies still moody, but I knew it was now or never. I called out to my boys and reached out to two dear friends who live nearby, and somehow, miraculously, everyone got their little ones ready in record time. It was chaotic, fast, and yes—we were racing the next round of drizzle. But oh my heart, it was so worth it. No, it wasn’t the picture-perfect shoot I’d been envisioning for two weeks. It wasn’t slow or serene or styled down to every last detail. But it was real, spontaneous, joy-filled—and the kind of memory we’ll laugh about and cherish for years. What this day reminded me is something I think we all need to hear now and then: Sometimes, our big, beautiful plans don’t work out. Life doesn’t always hand us the perfect weather, the perfect timing, or the perfect conditions. But that doesn’t mean we give up. It just means we shift, adapt, and do the best we can with what we have. Because doing something—anything—with heart and joy is always better than doing nothing at all. Even when it’s a bit soggy. Even when it’s rushed. Even when it doesn’t look exactly like we pictured it. Every moment carries a lesson, and this one whispered: Grab the moment, even if it’s just a messy little window between the rains. You might be surprised by how beautiful it turns out. And before I go— P.S. Did I have to bake twice for this photoshoot? Who’s to say? 😉