Irina was born in 1962,in Kazan, USSR, where she graduated from medical university. In 1985, she moved to Moscow and worked as a dentist for about 20 years. In 2007, Irina and her family relocated to Helsinki, Finland. Throughout her life, she has been passionate about art, theater, and traveling. In the spring of 2023, Irina enrolled in a mobile photography course, which became a turning point for her. After that, she bought a camera and began taking various photography courses. Photography became her new passion and an essential part of her life. The art photography course greatly transformed her creative journey, allowing her to find freedom of expression and deepen her knowledge. What began as a hobby has now become her way of life.