Hela Staniszewska photography

Name: Hela Staniszewska photography
Address: Barcelona, 08004, ES
Telephone: +33605866069

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Hela Staniszewska photography

True Story Photographs
images to empower and capture your business story | portraits to reveal beauty

02/04/2026

Four years ago today, I arrived here with a mask on my face and eyes wide open.

The first time I came to Barcelona, it was when I had my first real job. First proper salary. And for the first time in my life, I could afford a holiday I actually wanted. I chose Barcelona. Of course I did.

I came back many times after that. And at some point I realised, if I ever come here again, it won’t be as a tourist. I’ve seen enough of this city from the outside. I want to know what it feels like from the inside.

It took me about 14 years from falling in love with this place to finally settling here. Fourteen years of choosing what felt “safe” instead of what my heart wanted. A few steps forward, a few sideways, and some completely in the opposite direction.

Dreams have their own timeline. And sometimes we need to grow into them before they’re ready for us.

Four years ago today I stopped chasing this dream and started living it.

Is it easy? Yes and no.

It feels so good to be here, but building everything from scratch: a business, a social life, a sense of belonging and in a foreign country, in a language that is simply foreign…

We always assume that when we’re finally living our dream, things will come easier.

Well, maybe for some people.

But here’s what I know: dreams don’t always arrive in one bold leap. They arrive in steps. In detours. In years of quietly not giving up.

Today I celebrate. Here’s to detours, the wrong turns and everything that leads toward our dreams ❤️

17/03/2026

Let me tell you a story.
This photo session took place in an art gallery on purpose.
My client works with artists, helping them earn from what they create.
So we stepped into their world the one many artists aim for.
We started with the expected frames.
Then I asked: can we try something else?
I had one image in mind.
A bit off, funny for me, ironic.
And my client said yes.
So we went for it.
(Photo 5 in this carousel.)

I like working like this: starting from something that already exists,
then shifting it to fit the person in front of my camera.

And you, do you prefer classic photos or something more playful?

Thank you for a great experience!

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06/02/2026

Photos have to be beautiful.
For me, that’s obvious.

But when you run your business, when you want to grow your brand,
what matters more is what they do.

A good portrait doesn’t just show you.
It carries a mood, a choice, a direction.
It invites your audience-your clients to imagine something more for themselves.

That’s the level I’m interested in the most.
Aesthetics? Important, yes.
But their impact! what they can help your clients imagine, what they can start thinking about, how you can inspire them with your photos. That’s everything.

Save this if you want your photos to do more than look good.

Share it with someone who’s building their brand consciously.

And these photos? They were taken during a winter photo session in Paris with .
A beautiful winter experience on a grey, cold winter day (because winter in town can be also inspiring).

05/02/2026

Yes.
Portraits are not just about aesthetics.
They’re about influence.

When your clients see you, they see your face - of course.

But they also see a person with a story.
With experience.
With a background.

And for some of them, your story is very close to their own.

That’s the moment when they start thinking:
“If she got there, maybe I can too.”
“Maybe this is possible for me.”

That’s when photos stop being just visuals.

They are a bridge between where your clients are now and where they could be.

Portraits inspire.
And that’s what many business owners want: to show their clients that a different way is possible.

If you want your brand to grow, save this and follow me for more true stories.

This video was made with a big help of and during a photo session in Paris on a very cold winter day ❄️

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30/01/2026

Everyone carries a story that deserves to be heard.
Today, I’m sharing Marlena’s story: a woman who stepped into her own presence in business and embraced her individuality.

To emphasise her strong belief that it’s never too late to live the way you want, need, and deserve, we drew inspiration from campaigns that challenge stereotypes. We focused on body language that quietly breaks the rules of what is expected and from whom.

We photographed this session in spring, in the beautiful surroundings of a hotel. We planned images where Marlena would be directly on the grass. What I didn’t know at the time was that flowers would already be there.

On the day of the shoot, the lawns were about to be mowed, but I convinced the hotel management to leave a small meadow untouched, full of daisies. Thanks to that, we created images lying among the flowers, capturing the freshness, vitality, and beauty of life.

In these photographs, she is exactly as she wanted to be seen: grounded, free, fully herself.
These are still my favourite images from the entire session.

Be seen. Be bold. Be yours.

If this story speaks to you, stay with me for more real women and their true stories.

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23/01/2026

Yes, for me, beautiful photographs for your business are essential.
Beautiful images excite you, make you feel proud when you share documents with your clients, update your website, or create content.
They also capture attention, spark curiosity, and invite connection.

But beauty is not the first thing we focus on.

The heart of the process happens much earlier - in preparation.

Before we take any photos, we clarify:
– who you are and what you do
– who you help and how
– where the photos will be used
– what message you want them to convey
– who your audience is, what matters to them, and what you want to communicate through images

Only then do we connect all of this with your ideas and inspirations and plan the visual direction and practical details:
whether we photograph indoors or outdoors, in a studio or at your workplace, with a plain background or a more home-like feel.
We select outfits that support the story you want to tell and decide whether to involve hair & makeup or any other support.

And only after that, we create beautiful photos.

Because beauty is not an accident.
It grows from clarity, intention, and understanding of what you want to show.

Beauty is proportion, balance, good light, natural gestures, elegant movement, and an honest look in your eyes.
It shines brightest when you feel in control, know what we’re doing, and are clear about what you want to communicate.

Beautiful photos are important - they grab attention, inspire, and encourage conversation.
But they are the result of preparation, strategy, clarity, and vision, not the starting point.

If you’re ready for photos that truly reflect your business and who you are,
send me a DM.

These photos were created for a while ago, and I still see them in use on IG. Seeing images live and work over time is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. Thank you Sheelah!!

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21/01/2026

For many of my clients, the belief of being unphotogenic starts with one photo taken at the wrong moment, in the wrong way.

Once, someone took a photo of you without care.
Without attention.
You felt uncomfortable and you mixed that feeling with how you look.
Being observed, directed, truly seen can feel uncomfortable.
But discomfort ≠ lack of beauty.
It’s simply part of the process of being photographed.

A photo session is not something you’re supposed to “know how to do.”
When you’re not guided, you’re left alone with questions:
Where do I look? What do I do with my hands? Does this make sense?
And it’s easy to think:
I don’t know how to do this → it’s my fault → photos are not for me.
They are.

One photo is not a judgment.
One frame. One second. One expression.
That’s not who you are.
Good images come from a process, not from a single moment.
Magazine covers, campaigns, ads: hours of work, whole teams, dozens of takes.
If after one session you like several photos, that’s success!

Most people haven’t been photographed in a way that feels safe.
You’re not bad at photos - you just haven’t been properly guided.
Besides, there’s no such thing as “unphotogenic face”

If you’ve been avoiding photos for years, this is for you.
Save it. Come back to it. Send it to someone who needs to hear this.

Love,
Hela

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11/12/2025

A common problem I see: people want to sell more, gain followers, get noticed… but they don’t show their face, don’t have a library of photos, post random images, and hope that will bring results. Spoiler: it usually doesn’t.

Here’s the simple truth: people buy from those they know, like, and trust. If you want your audience to know you and like you, you need to show up. The easiest and fastest way to do it? Use your face, your portraits. People need to know youbefore they remember what you do.
This is where it all starts: recognition.
This is where connection begins.

Being liked and trusted comes next - through consistency: talking about what matters to your audience, showing up with content that represents you, and sharing insights that connect.

Consistency means repetition. Repetition in showing up, in the images you share, in style, colors, and overall visual language.

With a library of photos ready to use, photos that truly represent you, that you genuinely love, showing up becomes easier. You don’t need to constantly think about which photo to use for Reels, posts, Stories, or ads. Creating content becomes smoother, without the awkward moments of “this one will have to do.”

Your photos are your tool - like your laptop or phone. They are your strongest and most versatile tool to show up consistently for your audience.

Which part of showing up feels hardest for you? Let me know below!

Love,
Hela

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10/12/2025

87% of my clients start the conversation with:
“I’m not photogenic” or “I’ll be difficult to photograph.”
And honestly? I get it.
You don’t have practice or ease. Most people take professional photos only once every few years. Of course it feels stressful. Of course it’s uncomfortable. If you were doing photoshoots every other month, confidence and ease would come fast. Because it comes with practice.

But here’s the truth:
Your clients aren’t looking for perfection.
They’re looking for someone they can trust.
Someone they can FEEL not a flawless portrait.

And that’s why postponing photos “for later, aka never” works against you, because:

For someone to trust you… they need to SEE you.
Recognise your face. Spend time with you.
That’s what builds connection, not the perfect angle.

People buy from people they know, like, and trust.
Not from those who look “perfect” in photos.

Do you agree? Tell me what you think!

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09/12/2025

Every. Single. Time. I swear.
I’m terrible at documenting my work - but I’m good at taking photos.
Balance, right? 😅

Anyone else here great at their job but bad at showing it??

08/12/2025

Most women who run service-based businesses know exactly how to help others…
and still hesitate to show up themselves.
This post is for them.
If you’re one of them - follow along.

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Barcelona
08004

Teléfono

+33605866069

Página web

http://truestoryphotographs.com/, http://helastaniszewska.com/

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