Irina Zoteeva

Born in Irkutsk, Russia, near the breathtaking Lake Baikal, in 1984, Irina Zoteeva developed a passion for photography at an early age. Growing up surrounded by the vast Siberian landscapes, she spent countless hours hiking the mountains and capturing the natural beauty through their lens.

In 2006, Irina Zoteeva won an engineering competition, an achievement that led to a life-changing move to the UK in 2010 to pursue professional opportunities. Despite the geographical shift, her love for photography remained steadfast. The diverse landscapes of England, Wales, and Scotland provided fresh inspiration, fueling her artistic journey and expanding her creative vision.

The birth of Irina’s twin boys in 2020 sparked a profound renewal of their passion for photography. This transformative moment deepened their focus on capturing the connection between people and nature. Her work became a celebration of raw emotions, intimate human moments, and the unity between individuals and their surroundings.

Now based in Solihull, England, Irina works as a commercial photographer and Iyengar yoga teacher. Her photography is more than a profession—it is a source of joy and fulfillment. Through her lens, she explores the beauty of the human body, ...

2021–2025 Online Photography courses. From mobile photography to Fine Art photography.

2013–2019Center of England Arts. Oil painting study with Nick Logan and Pam Howkes

2015–2016
California Institute of the Arts via Coursera. Fundamentals of Graphic Design, Introduction to Typography, Introduction to Imagemaking, Graphic Design Specialization and History of Graphic Design.

2001–2006 Technical University of Irkutsk: BSc (Hons), Mechanical engineer. Winner of the Delcam University Competition; subsequently invited to work for Delcam plc.

2001 (January - June) Technical University of Irkutsk. Architect courses for beginners. Drawing with ink and pencil, creating compositions, appliqué work, and studying colour and spatial relationships.

1996–1999 Irkutsk School of Art (Hons.) Applied arts, gouache and watercolour painting, pencil and ink drawing, composition, sculpture, bobbin lace-making, and art history.

2024 Participant of the International exhibition ICONIC + DEHAZED photo show at Galleria Fondazione Luciana Matalon in Milan, Italy.

The photo is published by Iconic Print Issue Autumn/ Winter 24-25 N.8, dedicated to the show.