‘Whimsical Magazine, Tales Of Portraits... Whimsical Magazine is a new independent fortnightly publication aiming to highlight and sublimize portrait photography in all its forms, envisioned as a work of art. Additionally to awesome and unique editorial or commercial portraits, every issue will consist of interviews and articles spotlighting talents, from every part of the world, who will inspire every photography and image enthusiast and stimulate you to excel in your art,in order to make you live your passion more completely. Passion, creativity, emotion and audacity are our 4 watchwords. Introducing Irina.. Irina Godden is the photographer behind the lens. A mother and a passionate photographer based in Hastings East Sussex (England), Irina was Originally from Russia. First graduated as a French Teacher, her photography career started almost 10 years ago as a part-time hobby. ‘I always liked art at school. Then I tried myself in design for several years. At university, I studied languages and graduated as a French and English teacher so photography was still not my plan for future.’ After she met her husband, moved to the UK and had children, Irina was lucky enough to become a part-time professional photographer for a few years in the London Photo Company ’The UK’s Leading Pool Photography Provider’. ‘I started to teach myself the technical aspects of photography, took online classes to get better at something that I considered a hobby. Finally, I decided to take the plunge and do this as a career. I still continue to learn and develop.’ Irina keeps drawing inspiration from her environment and her daily life, starting with simple walks with her children, nature, movies, but also books, magazines, art or photography exhibitions, or Instagram trends. ‘It all can become a source of inspiration for me.’ Irina Godden tend to be a natural and relaxed photographer simply trying to tell a story about people, families or children. ‘Finding the connection with my clients is a must so I am able to capture real authentic and emotional moments.’ Another of Irina’s specificities is to pay a close attention to details, composition and experimenting with different techniques and lighting, which has taught her and helped finding her own unique style of photography. «The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.» Og Mandino, Best selling American author