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We didn’t have a plan just a shared idea: build a portfolio.

Something we could point to. Something real.

It was Alba’s idea to step in front of the camera. Ivan Traykov made it happen — like he always does — full of energy, styling ideas, and the kind of charm that gets people to say yes. I just showed up with my camera, curious. Willing.

We met through volunteering at LHA London. That’s where the idea was born. A few conversations. A little trust. A walk through the city. And suddenly, we were creating together.

The shoot was spontaneous. No big production. No moodboards. Just London streets, golden hour light, and whatever clothing Alba brought with her. But in that simplicity, something clicked.
Alba de la Llave poses in a dramatic pink-and-red floral dress with a dog in Morburry Mews, London.
Alba de la Llave poses in a dramatic pink-and-red floral dress with a dog in Morburry Mews, London.
From your imagination to reality

She moved like she wasn’t performing.

I didn’t direct much — I just watched, captured, followed the rhythm. A ruffled dress. A close-up by the brick wall. A moment with a dog that wandered into the frame. It became more than content. It became a kind of shared identity.

II. The Sun Dress

This was the start. For Alba. For me. For dzh0.

Alba de la Llave stands tall in a floral dress against a white brick wall, street sign above and sunlit London backdrop.
Alba de la Llave sits on a bench along a cobbled street in London, wearing a floral red and pink dress and silver sandals.
The Dress

Designed by: Ivan Traykov
The Model

Actress Name: Alba De La Llave

This photo marks a pivotal behind the scenes moment

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This was the setup — Ivan giving direction, sparking energy, and creating the atmosphere that allowed the shoot to take shape. While I stood behind the lens, letting the rhythm unfold.
the collaboration dynamic that made everything possible.

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