On August 14, 2026, I had my first professional photoshoot in Wrocław. I wanted a set of photos I could use across my social media, websites, and other projects.
The idea was to look professional while keeping things casual. Something that felt like me, without being too formal.
One hour in the studio
I hired Anna, a local photographer who is also from Ukraine, and rented a studio for one hour. We went for a relaxed look, with casual clothes and a few different settings.
I create websites for businesses, so naturally my MacBook had to be part of the photoshoot too. It made sense to include something that is such a big part of my everyday work alongside the portraits.
Photos from the session
Here are 15 photos I selected, from the studio portraits and laptop shots to the outdoor photos.
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Yaroslav Volkov standing beside a studio desk, talking on the phone. 
Yaroslav Volkov in a white T-shirt, seated at a desk with his hands together. 
Yaroslav Volkov working on a MacBook at a desk against a light studio backdrop. 
Yaroslav Volkov wearing a cap and typing on a MacBook at a desk. 
Yaroslav Volkov seated beside a pattern of window light on the studio wall. 
Yaroslav Volkov seated on a wooden chair in a white T-shirt and grey trousers. 
Yaroslav Volkov in a green overshirt, seated against a blue-lit studio backdrop. 
Seated portrait of Yaroslav Volkov wearing a green overshirt over a black T-shirt. 
Yaroslav Volkov seated on a cream sofa beside a round lamp and curtains. 
Close-up of Yaroslav Volkov using a MacBook on his lap. 
Yaroslav Volkov talking on the phone while sitting beside a studio window. 
Yaroslav Volkov wearing sunglasses and sitting on a stone balustrade in Wrocław. 
Yaroslav Volkov seated on stone steps in front of a wooden doorway. 
Yaroslav Volkov leaning beside a carved stone column outdoors. 
Yaroslav Volkov wearing sunglasses and standing beside a stone balustrade. Behind the scenes
A short look at the photoshoot from the other side of the camera:
