Photography entered my life almost by accident. While studying, I enrolled in a photography class simply because it seemed like an easy art credit. What I found instead was a passion that would shape the course of my life and career. I began taking photos and writing articles for the school paper "The Sword" I was shooting everything from school events to concerts, landscapes, portraits, and eventually getting into the fashion scene as well.
As my skills developed, I founded The Mid-West Model and Photographer Collaboration, a community built around safe, professional networking between photographers and models. The group grew into a trusted space where creatives could connect, collaborate, and build experience in a supportive environment.
After graduating, I moved to Los Angeles, where I began photographing events and private parties for high-profile clients. The fast-paced environment taught me how to work under pressure, tell stories through images, and capture authentic moments as they unfolded. Later, I relocated to Las Vegas, where I spent 9 months photographing weddings at some of the city's premier resorts, refining my ability to document both significant moments and the small details that make them memorable. I became the top selling Photographer at the company
Eventually, I returned home intending to build a wedding photography business. Like many in the industry, those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. I explored other photographic paths, including real estate photography, and learned valuable lessons about business, adaptation, and perseverance. During that period, I stepped away from professional photography and focused primarily on photographing friends and family.
Over time, however, I realised that what I missed most was not the business of photography but the act of storytelling itself.
Since moving to Sweden, I have rediscovered the enthusiasm that first drew me into photography all those years ago. Today, I approach photography with a renewed sense of purpose, combining experience gained across multiple genres with a curiosity for everyday stories and human connections.
Whether documenting events, capturing portraits, or finding meaning in ordinary moments, my goal remains the same: to create honest, compelling images that tell a story and leave a lasting impression.
You can view additional work and current projects on my social media:
instagram.com/sviensklens.
