Photographer: @romanvolkov.ph Model: @aleksandra__rose Snakes: @snakefather.waw
Summer 2026 in Warsaw has been genuinely hot, so using this weather for an outdoor shoot felt like an obvious choice. After many studio projects, we wanted to leave the familiar setting behind and create something more natural, sunny, and alive — without studio backdrops, heavy styling, or complicated scenography.
Warsaw is not exactly the first place you associate with beach photo shoots, and definitely not with photo shoots involving snakes. But Plaża Wilanów Zawady worked perfectly for this idea: soft sand, warm sunset light, a quiet background without the city in the frame, and that relaxed feeling of summer freedom.
In front of the camera was Sasha, someone we have worked with for a long time both as a photographer and as a model. That experience makes a big difference during a shoot. She understands body language, light, movement, and the overall mood of the frame without needing much explanation. As a result, the series feels not only beautiful, but also complete, natural, and emotionally alive.
For this session, we worked with two adult snakes — Victor and Silesia. Their visual contrast became one of the strongest details of the whole shoot. Light-colored Silesia looked beautiful against the sand and skin, while dark Victor added depth, structure, and a more dramatic accent. Together, they created the exact atmosphere we were looking for: warm, sensual, strong, and a little wild.
Compared to our studio projects, this beach photo shoot with snakes in Warsaw has a completely different mood. It has less staged drama and more air, sun, and natural movement. That is what makes the series feel light, while still remaining expressive: the model, the snakes, and the summer location all work together in one visual rhythm.
