Testimonials

For over a decade of my life, I’ve suffered physical abuse. My first broken nose happened because I used red nail polish. I was about 14 years old and this was one of the first times I attempted to feel pretty. I was called a “slut” who has “that thing itching between her legs for fucks” and that only sluts put red nail polish.

I was pretty much punished for being a woman. It’s right then and there, while I was crying and wiping the blood off my nose when I decided that I won’t ever do anything that will provoke anyone to think that I am a slut. And what would that be in our society? Pretty much anything that makes you look like a woman: makeup, nail polish, dresses, skirts, high heels… I’ve experienced none of that until I was about 23.

And of course, after a number of unhealthy abusive relationships later… There was a pivotal point in my life when I realized that I’m hiding my beautiful, young body behind the curtains, afraid of being judged, punished, and for someone else feeling insecure because of my beauty. I realized that I have disconnected my identity from my body so much, that I had a lot of work to do in order to recover.

On the path to re-exploring myself as a woman, I’ve met Igor. I’ve never done a nude photo session before and there were a few things in there for me that felt like a good way to exercise my trust and re-connect with my body. For one, the way Igor pictures nudity is not about sex. It’s about being a mistress unveiling her secrets only to the extent that she accepts. It’s about being playful and almost in a kid-like state, where nudity because of a norm a few minutes into it and all you want is running around, experimenting, brainstorming ideas, dancing, playing…

Secondly, Igor is a man. For many of us, women, who suffered from abuse from men – it is a huge step to be there naked in a hotel room with a man who is physically much stronger than you. But the level of comfort that I felt around Igor from the first minute we met is unmeasurable. He is funny, relaxed, and simply is an artistic genius who is genuinely amazed by women’s bodies. It feels wonderful to be looked at as a muse, as nature… As something so pure that I started believing in my natural beauty again. And started trusting not only men but also my own intuition.

After many years of making decisions that harmed me, I ended up thinking that I simply can’t hear my true inner voice, my inner guide so my world collapsed because of the lack of trust. Laying there, with my legs open felt like I’m giving another chance to myself. It felt like a rebirthing experience in a way. My heart was aflutter at the thought of seeing the images from the photo session, but the more I look at them each day – the more I’m in love with myself. The more I touch myself, the more pleasure I seek from doing that.

Thank you, Igor, for paving a path to my body in such a gentle way. You are a true channel for women’s transformation. I wish that every woman on this planet has an opportunity to go through this photo journey with you. I see myself as a tree with roots and branches, leaves… I see that I am my body and more! I stopped rejecting my body. I am more creative in bed with my partner. I don’t feel insecure exploring new poses with him as I did before, because I now know how beautiful I am from any angle…

Love,

Miss K

How can I not brag about this amazing person/artist/talented human being?

I still remember the first time I had a photoshoot for an art project with Igor; I was timid, insecure, didn’t know what to expect, or even how to be empowered at the moment.

From there, we have shot 3 times now.

Granted, parts of it are not for the faint of heart; like…not!!!

Still, he’s nothing but phenomenal in what he does.

We talked, he walked me through, and from there, beautiful and stunning pieces came out, and from that first time, I can only say I’ll keep coming back for more!

As a 36-year-old wife and mom, I’ve never felt so secure and empowered within myself up until I’ve worked with him.

I have seen what my body and my mind can do; my husband became a huge fan of him and his work feeling wholly comfortable and appreciative of the artwork!

His talent is magical, his personality is incredible, and his creativity is out of this world.

I am very proud to see all the work I have from Igor, and I am sure my 80-year-old self will have fun and pride revisiting all the work I’ve done with him!

I can’t recommend it enough. ~H.A

Where do I begin?

Let’s imagine an average woman. She’s pretty, she’s confident (or likes to think that she is), she feels comfortable in her own body. Oh, wait. Scratch that. This average woman feels that her boobs are too small, and her tights are too big, and she needs to lose 5 pounds, and only after that, she will feel pretty.

But the extra pounds come and go, and that feeling of “pretty” always needs something else, now it’s long hair or fuller lips…

The beauty of working with Igor is looking at yourself through a lens, a different perspective. It might get uncomfortable at first. Undressing in front of a man with a camera while you are still thinking about these extra pounds (OMG, he will notice it).

But then, suddenly, you start channeling your inner Beyonce (yes, every woman has that Beyonce spirit), and you relax and give in to the experience. With Igor, this experience is about embasing your beauty and following the creative journey that he guides you through. It’s sexy, fun, playful. Simply mesmerizing.

I’ve had two photoshoots with Igor, and I am absolutely in love with this woman that he captures with his camera, I am in love with my photos! I came referred by a friend, and 3 of my friends came advised by me. I keep recommending Igor because every woman needs to have this experience and every good boyfriend deserves a glimpse of these photos ~K.F

I think it goes without saying that as women, we are taught by society that our value is inextricably tied to how we are viewed - that we should be polite, discreet, and well mannered.

We're taught that sexual expression, freedom, & exploration isn't "ladylike" and that if we want to be valued, we need to check the boxes that society deems "respectable". There has been no greater gift than to be given the opportunity to connect, fully and truly connect, to me on the purest and most intimate level.

There is a fire and power within you that gets awakened by an experience like this- it is such a raw and powerful expression of womanhood and confidence, it's something that is almost foreign to a person until she has the opportunity to feel it for herself. Something has changed within me since going through this experience- I feel like I've unlocked a new level of myself that was just lying dormant, waiting to be awakened.

Any trepidation, fear, anxiety, or insecurity that comes up when deciding whether or not to go through this experience (And, most definitely, it will come up and challenge your decision) is not worth scaring you away from what will be the most empowering and intimate experience you will have the opportunity to have with yourself.

This ride can be whatever it is you want it to be. You are in control. Igor is just there to capture the moment and guide you on the journey. I have done 3 different shoots in 3 different locations on 3 different occasions with Igor, and am already preparing for my 4th.

Needless to say, after each project, I am left waiting for the next! - K.B

That photoshoot was magical.

It broke all concepts about me and my body. It forever changed any and all ties to my patterns and habits.

I met Igor 5 years ago, at the wedding of a Brazilian friend we have in common. Since then, I’ve admired his work through Instagram, and I’ve always found it beautiful, artistic, and not vulgar.

About My Story: I am a devoted and happy mother of a 13-year-old teenager, and I have just come out of an abusive, verbally abusive relationship.

I ended my relationship feeling ashamed of my body, repressing my cheerful and outgoing way of being, feeling guilty about being who I am. Trying to fit in with the needs of the others. I managed to have the courage to break this pattern. I’m currently going through a magical and challenging time recognizing and rediscovering myself...

I’ve always been a sexual woman, but only within four walls. The shoot with Igor was unbelievably light and shameless. I started the photo session with the certainty that I would not let go in front of the cameras. But it was quite the opposite. He was conducting a conversation in a genuine and super “normal” way, speaking from words of encouragement to take the photos, expressing myself in the poses, even exchanging recipes for cakes and risottos!

I am entirely grateful and pleased to have had contact with this type of work, which I never imagined in my life, to participate.

Today I feel safe to be who I am, happy with my body, and confident in a life that doesn’t need external approval, just my personal satisfaction. I’m conquering my financial and personal independence, with the confidence of being who I am without limits in living... - C.B

Hi Igor

I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on your work and the blossoming effect it has had since you left. I request that this is just a private letter to you since there are some personal details below. But if you want to use any quotes, without giving away who I am, feel free.

In my life, I have been blessed with a few eye- and heart-opening experiences aided by amazing teachers, and in this case, a photographer-teacher, that have captured me and changed me. Sometimes in a slight and outwardly imperceivable way, others with a big bang.

This was a big change for me.

I want to call your awareness of the magnitude of what you gave me and express my gratitude. Thank you, Igor!

On my walk to the shoot, I was SO nervous! I never had in my life left my house without underwear. I went because I felt obligated to you, but later I realized that this scenario was an obligation I had to my future self. 

I am in a job where I have to really watch how I present myself to others. No messy hair, no coloring outside the lines. At times I felt restricted, but mostly I didn't, which I think is even worse.

It was awesome to try something beyond my perceptions of what was possible. To have taken those pictures, with someone as trustworthy and professional and sweet as you allowed me to break some boundaries within myself. One boundary that was broken was that there is something wrong with my natural state. That was the biggest one. Another was to try and go outside your comfort zone. All of these got smashed the day of our shoot.

And after the shoot, when you showed me the first picture, I was shocked. I had no idea how beautiful I was. I am used to looking at my body with so much judgment... and I see the wrinkles and stretch marks and that this is too low and that is too big. I never before saw myself the way that you took those pictures. And oh Lord have mercy! Because once I discovered that part of myself, then everything changed. Really everything, but here is a list:

The favorite one and I am sorry if this is too much information, but sex.

Oh no. I mean, oh yes. It has been fantastic. 

I look at my body totally differently, which has given me confidence and power in the bedroom.

Also, the way my BF looks at me (after having seen your photos) has changed as well. Enough there, I don't want to scandalize you. But seriously there is nothing better in the world than a hot and regular sex life with a man you love

The second is how I dress. I dusted off the stilettos that were in the bag to be donated to goodwill and I have put them to very good use. In the bedroom and out.

How I talk to strangers. Nakedly. With confidence. Also with a lot more flirtation. (in the history of our relationship, my BF has traditionally been the flirt, and I would get mad and jealous and small when he did. Now I am bolder with saying what I like and I compliment and flirt more freely. I see the world with the beauty and sensuality of your lens. It is harmless. We have established boundaries. But within those boundaries, there is room for fun. It makes everyone feel good. And now I am not the jealous girlfriend when I see my BF smiling at a girl across the room. Instead of her beauty made me feel small, I can see her beauty AND mine. Also, it is hard to get jealous or angry at all when you have had so many orgasms. Wow, empowering. I am not fully there, but I just feel so different and so much happier. I didn't realize this choice to be this free and happy were always available to me.

How I listen to my girlfriends and sisters and mom.

I brought up the idea of doing portraits to my gorgeous mom and her reply was that she was too old and wrinkly for pictures.

When I was 10 years younger and 30 pounds lighter I am sure I felt the same way. I know I did, and I know that I felt that way the day that I walked down the stairs for the photoshoot.

That there was something wrong with me, that it was not good enough for documentation.

Now I listen to the myriad of ways that women pull themselves down and it pisses me the fuck off. If we had such rampant abuse of children or dogs, nobody would stand for it. But we as women are constantly verbally abusing ourselves to which no one takes offense. Until now.

Yesterday I literally slapped my coworker's hand when she told me her knees were too fat. And I looked at her dead in the eye and made her tell me one part of her that she thought was beautiful. And then I warned her that if she insulted my friend again (herself) then I was going to slap her again. Ok, maybe I need to curb my enthusiasm for violence. I am still figuring out this whole new self. but I am more discerning about the communal voice of my sisters. I hear the lies because I was so used to saying them and believing them. now I feel like I have had enough of that. it's time for some love- for ourselves, for our friends, for our bodies, and for our partners. it is time to change the lens by which we choose to view ourselves.

You changed my lens and you opened up my heart.

Thank you for being amazing Igor.

Your friend, 

A

I've been shy my whole life.

I've been used to the feeling of loving and hating my own body for years. Hated looking at myself in the mirror. Never liked doing it with the lights on... hated my breasts. Used to think that getting plastic surgery would resolve my low self steam. but, things did not go as I imagined and I ended up with some more scars. But I knew inside me that things one day would change and that I needed to change my thinking but had no clue in how to manage that.

When I met Igor about 2 years ago at an event and had the chance to see his work in person, I was amazed at his talent and amazed at all those brave women. I confess at that moment I got speechless and started asking myself "if that was it"?

The key that I needed to start my process with self-love. But the shyness was still there, though I would never have the courage. 

Then Covid started, and the feeling of wanting to change and to become the best version of myself started to become stronger and stronger inside of me. On my 39th birthday, I contacted Igor, I really wanted to do something wild, different. Felted that I needed to push myself forward even more.

But, still wasn't the right moment. One year after when I turned 40 and single... I thought it would be the perfect moment. A moment that I wanted to celebrate my life, the woman who I became...I wanted to prove to myself that I am brave, fierce, and strong and since it's my body I decide what to do with it and who I would let see it.

 I remember when the day of the photoshoot came, I was so nervous.

I always hated wearing a bikini and being naked at the beach in front of a photographer never had crossed my mind before. But I wanted so badly to overcome all the negative thoughts and feelings that I had of myself.

So I did it.

And when Igor showed me the first picture of me that he just had taken, I was impressed by how beautiful I looked, and I got excited right away. And I was so sure that I had made the right decision.

Loved that I was brave enough to dive naked in the ocean at 7 am. Feel in love with every single picture that we took that morning.

But it didn't stop there... when we got to the Hotel Experience it felt like I was completely myself to a point that I felt so safe with him that I gave him permission to take a photo of my vagina from sideways. I remember telling him that he can take it but I didn't want it on my album. But when I saw it... I was so shocked by how beautiful, gentle, and sweet she looked that I completely changed my mind and decided to have it in the middle of my album. It became one of my favorite pictures. 

Igor, thank you so much for being part of my self-love journey.

Thank you for making my scars stand out in a beautiful way that made me completely change how I see myself today.

-S.V

I am not particularly the most comfortable person with cameras. 

But I have always wanted to be photographed by someone who could see past a woman's "sexy" body. 

If you love art and artistic expression as I do, Igor is your guy! I was referred to him by friends, as I referred him to other friends to shoot. 

Igor holds one of the most creative minds I've known. He helped me feel comfortable in my skin during the photo shootings; we have done 2 so far and are heading for the third one.

He created the perfect vibe for a relaxed and cheerful section. It has been an incredible experience to follow his lead and dive into his unique ideas.



Still, most important, it's been a pleasure to be part of his art.

-P.Q

  I am 55 with a few extra pounds, out of shape, heartbroken, and have been crying the whole day. Should I do this? Am I crazy? Should I take my clothes off in front of a camera? 

All the answers to those questions should be no, but I did it anyway, and I am happy that I did.

 Igor made the atmosphere comfortable and fun.

The whole experience was inspiring and creative and I had loads of memories. Just what I needed.

 I would have regretted not going through with it and wondered about the photographs that might have been taken. 

They are beautiful, and I didn’t realize I could still look like that. 

I Thank you, Igor, for taking this old girl out of her funk and reminding her that she is still a work of art.  

I will treasure these photographs for the rest of my days.

Being nude is a freedom I can’t deny.

In my life, I feel like breaking my chains and freeing myself is my destiny. Whether it be freeing myself through movement or laughter, mentally or physically. It’s all satisfying to my soul.

During the same time I shot with Igor, I had realizations about my insane connection to my skin, cells, and veins. Being in tune with other body parts outside of sensory touch/ feeling is rewarding and centering.

I can appreciate those elements more when I see myself nude.

Afterward, I pondered creating nudist communities to enjoy that sacred self-space with others.

I felt like everyone should have the experience. Being in sync with the beauty of your body is a profound feeling.

I am happy I could have another moment of freedom shooting with him! 

This experience blew my expectations out of the water.

I knew I wanted to take nude photos to help preserve in memory a turning point in my life, and I knew from looking at Igor's Instagram that I loved his photographic style. What I didn't know was how thoughtfully Igor moves through every stage of this experience - from our first meeting to get to know one another and talk through hopes, dreams, boundaries, and creative ideas for the shoot, to the shoot day itself to choosing the photos that will go into my book.

I so appreciated how intentional the process was and how, on the shoot day, Igor was always checking in to make sure I felt comfortable and safe.

I had never taken nude photos before, and I am so glad that this was my first experience!