ABOUT ME

Ewelina — Founder of OTEM Photography

Storyteller of light, emotion and timeless elegance.

Based in Plymouth, UK • Available Worldwide

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My Story

My journey into photography began with motherhood — the moment I truly understood how fragile and fleeting time is.

When I was expecting my first child, I felt an overwhelming need to hold onto every second. Life moves quickly, and the moments that shape us often pass quietly. Photography became my way to honour them, protect them, and keep them close.

What began as a personal desire to preserve my children’s earliest memories soon evolved into a calling — a way to document beauty, connection and emotion for others.

Today, I create images that feel warm, tender and timeless.

The kind of images you return to again and again.

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Why OTEM?

You may wonder where the name OTEM comes from.

It isn’t just a brand — it is a piece of my heart.

O — Oliwier, my firstborn, the spark who changed the way I see the world.

T — Tola, my daughter with a wild, gentle soul.

E — Ewelina — me, the dreamer and the eye behind the lens.

M — Michal, my husband, my anchor and quiet strength.

Together, they create the name OTEM —

and together, they hold the deepest meaning behind my work.

My art is shaped by the love I have for them… and by the love I witness in you.

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The Beauty of Weddings

Weddings are the heart of my work — emotional, intimate and beautifully human.

It is the one day in your life when everyone you love is in one place, carrying a symphony of emotions: anticipation, joy, tenderness, connection, laughter and pure love.

I am endlessly inspired by these delicate, elegant moments:

• the way your family looks at you

• the way hands reach for one another

• the way light softly wraps around two people choosing each other

My intention is to create imagery that is honest, poetic and full of soul.

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Editorial Portraits • Branding • Family Stories

While weddings are my greatest passion, my work naturally extends further.

Editorial-Inspired Portraits

Capturing presence, confidence and individuality.

Branding Sessions

For creatives and entrepreneurs who want their passion and personality showcased with intention and artistry.

Family Stories

Filled with movement, laughter and the purest expressions of love.

I let children be themselves — wild, curious, playful — because genuine joy lives in motion.

Every type of session deepens my wedding work, strengthening my eye for emotion, connection and elegant storytelling.

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My Philosophy

My art is rooted in light, emotion and authenticity.

I approach each story with calmness and sensitivity, creating a space where you can be yourselves.

I guide gently when needed but always leave room for natural, heartfelt moments to unfold.

Golden hour, sunbeams through the trees, warm light on skin — these inspire me endlessly.

Light isn’t just part of my work; it is the soul of it.

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A Few Things That Shape Me

• early morning coffee rituals

• the stillness of sunrise & the magic of sunset

• the warmth of southern light

• meaningful conversations

• travel and discovering quiet, beautiful places

• observing people and their emotions

• chasing sunbeams dancing between the trees

• affirming and manifesting my artistic path — creating with intention, intuition and heart

These things ground me, inspire me and shape the way I see the world.

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Wherever Your Story Takes You

I am based in Plymouth, UK — but my heart is always open to the world.

Whether your celebration takes place on a sunlit coastline, among European vineyards, in a historic city, or on a quiet cliffside overlooking the sea — I am honoured to follow wherever your story leads.

Your moments deserve to be captured with elegance, emotion and intention.

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Let’s Create Something Truly Beautiful Together

Your story — told in the most authentic, timeless and heartfelt way.