Black and white portrait of a smiling young woman holding a rose while sitting on a couch.
Christelle Terzian

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

made with generations in mind. vintage analogue and digital.

A TOUCH OF WHIMSY + NOSTALGIA

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Whimsical and nostalgic photography for CREATIVES, lovers, and families

For photographs printed, framed, and passed down.


You are living something worth remembering. The way the light fell. The way he looked at you. The way she laughed before she knew the camera was there.


These are not just images — they are heirlooms in the making. Stories your grandchildren will hold in their hands and wonder about.


This is who I am for: the ones who want to be witnessed, not performed for. Who want a day, a season, a love — captured as it actually happened, not staged into something it wasn't. If you're looking for a quick, transactional shoot with a stack of generic poses, I'm probably not your photographer.

If you want someone who notices the way you actually move through a room together, I am.


The experience, start to finish:

1º We begin with a conversation — your story, your people, the feeling you want to live inside.

2Âş From there, I build a moodboard with you, so every detail, from light to location to wardrobe, is intentional before we ever pick up a camera.

3º On the day, I work quietly. I don't disrupt what's naturally unfolding — I watch for it.

A mix of candid and posed, led by what the moment actually calls for, never forced. The laugh before she knew the camera was there is the whole point; I'm there to catch it, not manufacture it.


What you walk away with isn't just a gallery of pretty photographs. It's a guided experience from the first conversation to the final print in your hands — planned with care, photographed with presence, and delivered as something built to last generations, not just a feed.

 

Real people. Real moments.

Photographed in homes, parks, and quiet corners across the world.

Young woman in red top resting chin on arms at a table with candles and a red rose nearby.
Black and white wedding photo of groom kissing bride on cheek, bride wearing birdcage veil and smiling.
Romantic couple kissing behind bouquet of white wildflowers in golden grass field.
Young woman with long dark hair sitting pensively by a window in black and white portrait photography.
Joyful couple laughing and embracing in black and white romantic portrait outdoors.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands gently, showcasing a wedding ring, symbolizing love and commitment.
Romantic couple embracing outdoors in a forest, woman with curly hair leaning against mans chest.
Woman in gray sweater tenderly holding toddler in black and white portrait photo.
Close-up of hands holding red roses against a white fabric background in soft warm light.
Young brunette woman sitting curled up on a chair hugging her knees in a cozy indoor setting.
Joyful bride in white dress and veil laughs as groom in black suit raises fist in celebration against brick wall.
Black and white portrait of a young woman resting her head on her arms on a sofa near a window.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and smiling on a cobblestone street.
Black and white close-up of a romantic couple touching foreheads, sharing an intimate moment.
Young woman with long dark hair holding red roses with eyes closed near a curtained window.
Smiling blonde woman with tattoos holding a cute baby dressed in light blue knit outfit.
Young woman in a white dress sitting on a sofa gazing out a sunlit window in a warmly lit room.
Young woman in white dress sitting and looking upward in dramatic side lighting against dark background.
Couple sharing kiss hidden behind large bouquet of white wildflowers by riverside.
Dreamy blurred portrait of a young woman in a white off-shoulder dress holding red roses by a bright window.
Black and white photo of laughing couple embracing closely outdoors in a bright natural setting.
Silhouette of a woman in a white dress standing by a bright window with sheer curtains.

 

PHOTOGRAPHING SINCE 2020

 

 

🤍 Hundreds of faces documented

🌳 1,000+ hours spent mood-boarding, planning, and location scouting

đź“ŤSessions photographed across Dubai, Bedford, York, Brighton, and Riga

🎞️ Specialising in nostalgic and whimsical storytelling using digital and vintage film

 

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Woman in brown beanie takes mirror selfie holding pink iPhone in tiled bathroom with wall sconce.

 

CHRISTELLE TERZIAN

 

I'm Christelle — a portrait photographer with a love for the whimsical, the romantic, and the quietly beautiful.


I work with creatives, couples, and families who believe that photographs are meant to be printed, displayed, and treasured across generations.


I don't just capture how you look. I capture who you are — right now, in this season of your life — for the people who will love you long after today.


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three pillars

of my work

 

Young woman in white dress holding red roses standing in sunlit balcony doorway.

the dreamer.

Whether it's a moodboard come to life or a creative vision you've been sitting on for years — I bring it to the frame with intention and artistry.
Couple embracing outdoors in white shirts with sunlit pine forest background.

 

the lover.

From the quiet candid to the grand romantic gesture, I photograph the feeling between people. The love that doesn't need to perform for the camera.
Black and white portrait of smiling brunette woman resting chin on hand at table.

the legacy.

Every family, every couple, every woman in her fullness — deserves photographs worthy of framing. Worthy of passing down. Worthy of becoming a story told generations from now.

My goal is to capture the present with the future in mind.

 

Imagine your granddaughter picking up a photograph of you, turning to her own mother and asking —


"How old was she here? Wasn't she beautiful?"


That is what I think about when I photograph.

 

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Couple in white outfits walking together on a sunlit forest path surrounded by tall pine trees.
Testimonials

CATALINA & DANIEL

"Every time we look at our pictures, we are reminded of how warm, comfortable, and effortless everything felt. Christelle made the entire experience smooth and joyful, turning our vision into reality — and even beyond our expectations. "

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Smiling young woman holding a single rose with its shadow cast on the wall behind her.
Testimonials

SOFĂŤA

"Shooting with Christelle was such a lovely experience. She shared her vision throughout the whole process and made everything feel easy and natural from the start. As it was my first professional photoshoot, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but she made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera.


She gave direction in a cheerful, kind, and encouraging way. What I loved most is that she doesn’t just take beautiful photos—she captures who you are. The images felt genuinely like me, rather than just a pose, and that’s something really special."

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Silhouette of woman holding baby with arm raised near bright window with R.I.CH. banner.
Testimonials

TALI

"Chris is amazing, dedicated, and with a great eye for detail. She knows how to capture beautiful and natural moments, and her photos have a special and authentic feel. You can really see her passion for photography in her work."

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LET'S PLAN YOUR DREAM PHOTOS TOGETHER

Your life is worth capturing.

Your idea is worth bringing to life.

Your kids, big and small, are a gift to be cherished.


Sessions are available in Riga until August 2026.

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