I’ve always been interested in having deep conversations with people, and the only genre I love is biography.
Now I plan to devote the second half of my life to showing people who they are through my photographs, saving our conversations on video, and creating biographical films.
My two guiding principles: to be myself and build a family fortress, brick by brick, every day.
Save Your Story Today
«Save Your Story Today» is a project I began in 2018. The idea is simple: we sit down for a soul-to-soul conversation about you and how you’re feeling right here, right now. I love asking deep questions that spark self-reflection. I’ve already recorded more than 40 of these interviews. It’s fascinating — and important — to capture yourself on video today; over time it will become an especially valuable reminder of this period of your life.
Below you can watch an example of such video-interview.
From video interviews, I came to create biographical films. Preserving life stories is a mission that matters deeply to me. This direction has become an important chapter for me, which I want to develop in depth with great care.
For each project I team up with a crew of professionals — cinematographer, sound engineer, film editor. Filming can take place in cities across Europe and Russia.
Below you can watch a trailer for a biographical-interview film.
Sunset Talks
«Sunset Talks» project was born when we moved to Tenerife. This is sunset conversations where, somewhere between the words, I take your portraits for meeting yourself.
We meet at a special place on Tenerife with breathtaking views. We walk, we talk, and something quietly and special always finds its way into these photos.
Reviews
What people say about my work
After watching the film about my dad, I felt incredibly strong emotions, stronger than I’d expected. Throughout the film, I sensed that my dad was right beside me, thanks to the superb cinematography and sound. I was completely absorbed from start to finish. Even Dad’s simplest words brought tears to my eyes; I could have listened to him forever. I loved that the film featured our apartment, because it’s such an essential part of our family history. The way he lovingly keeps every single feather touched me deeply. The film let me see life as another chapter of our family journey, and I realized more clearly than ever that we shouldn’t waste a single minute—we should seize every chance to spend time together.
Anastasia
I can't express how much this means to me! You made me feel proud of myself, happy with who I am. You made me look inside myself and the words just came out by themself, it's weird to hear me use some words or say some things that surprise me today, and I don't even remember saying or having to think about them, its just a mystical experience you made me live. Saying thank you a million times would not be enough, you have this great power to get people to open their hearts to you without even thinking about it, but making them sure they are safe to do so.
teresa
The Sunset Talk with you was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. First of all, you created a trusting atmosphere. Secondly, during the shoot, a completely new part of me emerged. The one that had been silent inside, waiting for the right moment to reveal itself. And that moment came during the time with you. The photos are gorgeous. I adore them. But it’s not just photos, it is a lot more.
anastasia
Prices
biographical film
starting from 2,000 €
The price of each film is calculated individually.
Filming can take place in cities across Europe and Russia.
Sunset talk Video interview & Portraits
200 €
• 30 minutes of video interview
• 1 hour of photo shooting at sunset time
• 15 portraits
• Results during 1 week
Sunset talk portraits
150 €
• 1.5 hours of photo shooting at sunset time
• 30 portraits
• Results during 1 week
Contacts
LENA WORNER
Your gentle listener
elena21@posteo.net
Whatever’s on your mind — just write and we'll talk it through together.
