Marta Ponsko is an internationally acclaimed maternity and portrait photographer known for creating luminous, emotionally charged imagery that celebrates the beauty, power, and individuality of women. Her art transcends traditional portraiture—each photograph is a story of transformation, captured in light, and color.

At the heart of Marta’s philosophy is a simple yet powerful idea: every woman deserves to feel radiant and extraordinary. Her approach to maternity photography combines elegance and authenticity, allowing clients to feel confident, empowered, and celebrated. Renowned for her ability to “dress in light,” Marta uses masterful studio lighting techniques and exquisite styling to reveal her subjects’ natural beauty. Her signature style blends fine art photography with modern fashion sensibility, creating timeless portraits that speak to strength, grace, and emotion.

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Paulina Gwaltney with Shtooka Atelier is a professional photographer, stylist, posing educator, and industry speaker known for creating big visual impact on minimal budgets and in small spaces.

Originally from Warsaw, Poland, Paulina immigrated to the United States in 2004 and has since built a thriving photography business.

Her journey as a stylist began long before her photography career, inspired by her grandmother—a talented seamstress who learned to create garments with limited resources during World War II and under communism. Watching her transform old fabrics into imaginative pieces taught Paulina the power of resourceful creativity. As a child, she proudly wore custom-made outfits while others dressed in the same store-bought clothing, forming the foundation of her eye for unique styling.

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