A woman in a bikini lying on a large rock by the ocean, with cliffs in the background. The image is black and white. The text overlay reads 'Destination Experience with Mariya Mileva'.

Step into the safely held intimate space for a photo session that will encourage you to explore your individuality and celebrate yourself as a masterpiece.

Thoughtfully and artfully guided by the sensual portrait photographer Mariya Mileva, you will feel like visiting an old friend, who gently takes care of you, holding a safe space for you to re-connect with your own soul.

Clients from all over the world and all areas of life have enquired this experience to deepen their relationships with themselves, to document their current chapter, or to celebrate milestones. While the uplifting shoot day is transformative on its own, the finished fine art print collection is one that will be forever treasured.

The studio sessions blossom organically over the commissioned time, with priority on getting to know each other better, create collaboratively, and reset as needed. Photographs captured range from soulful personality portraits to artful figure details and powerful compositions, all in Mariya Mileva’s minimalistic signature style.

Read more about available collections below.

A woman with long hair lying on a rock with her eyes closed, raising her hand above her head, in black and white.
A person with long hair, sitting topless by a stream, looking away from the camera in black and white.
Black and white photograph of a person's hands, one with a ring, resting on a textured surface, possibly a large rock or piece of stone, with the person's head and hair partially visible underneath.
A black and white photo of a person standing under large rocks in a river, with trees in the background.
A black and white photograph of a man underwater near rocks and a waterfall in a forested area.
A black and white photo of a nude woman with long hair standing on rocks near a stream in a forested area, facing sideways with one hand near her face.
A person with long hair, seen from behind, standing on a rock in a natural outdoor setting with trees and hills in the background, sunlight illuminating the scene.
A person partially hidden behind tall plants with small white flowers, surrounded by dense foliage in a natural outdoor setting.
A person wearing a hat sitting on a large rock by a river in a forested mountainous area, with dense foliage and rocky cliffs in the background.
A woman practicing yoga outdoors on rocks, balancing on one leg with the other leg bent behind her, reaching her arm forward, surrounded by trees and rocky cliffs.
Woman sitting on rocks by the water with an island in the background during sunset.
A black and white photo of a woman with closed eyes, wearing hoop earrings, against a blurred background of trees and sky.
A black and white close-up of a person resting their head on their arms, with long hair covering parts of their face.
A woman with long hair, wearing a spaghetti strap top and hoop earrings, tilts her head back with her eyes closed in a black and white photo.
Black and white photograph of a woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a spaghetti strap top and hoop earrings, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, outdoors with a clear sky in the background.
Close-up of a person's nose and lips on a beach, with the ocean and sky in the background in black and white.
A person walking on the beach, captured from the knees down, with waves in the background, in black and white.
A person in a swimsuit standing in the ocean, covering their face with their hands, with the sea and sky in the background in black and white.
Black and white photograph of a person lying on the ground, smiling, with their hand near their face, wet with droplets of water, wearing a dark sleeveless top and a striped garment, possibly shorts or a skirt.
A woman with wet, curly hair standing at the ocean, wearing a bikini, with water droplets on her arm and shoulder, in black and white.
Close-up of a person's leg and knee on the sand at the beach, wearing a swimsuit with textured straps, in black and white.
A woman with curly hair adjusting her sunglasses on a beach at sunset, with a building on a hill in the background.
Close-up of a person's hand and forearm in water, with sunlight reflecting on the surface.
A person floating face down in a swimming pool with arms extended and hair submerged underwater.
A person swimming underwater in a swimming pool.
A black and white photograph of a woman sitting outdoors near a body of water and a rocky landmass in the background, looking contemplative.
Woman with long dark hair leaning against a large rock at the beach, with rocky cliffs and the ocean in the background.
A woman with long dark hair sitting on a rock at the edge of the ocean, smiling as waves crash around her, with sailboats visible in the distant horizon.
A person laying on the ground with closed eyes, holding a sprig of yellow flowers, and an extended arm with the hand resting on a patch of plants with small yellow flowers.
A woman with wet, dark hair leaning on the pool's edge, looking at the camera, with a swimming pool and green trees in the background.

DESTINATION EXPERIENCE PRICING

Three available collections thoughtfully curated. All collections include fine art printed product.

✦ LA PETITE COLLECTION ✦

The beginning. For the woman ready to begin, or returning for a focused session.

Includes…

  • a pre-session conversation 30–45 min

  • a 1–1.5 hour destination session with Mariya Mileva on 1 background

  • 10 fine art digital photographs

  • one fine art framed print on museum quality Hahnemühle textured paper

2026 LA PETITE COLLECTION 990€ (+IVA) IN 2 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS

*La Petite Collection is a bite-sized offering that is best for repeat clients who have already enjoyed the full experience, or for those who prefer a small collection of images that Mariya Mileva will select.

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✦ LA MUSA COLLECTION ✦

The full experience. For the woman ready to truly see herself.

Includes…

  • a pre-session conversation 45 min

  • a 1.5-2 hour destination session with Mariya Mileva on 2 backgrounds

  • remote (or in person) reveal session around 2 weeks after the session

  • 16 fine art digital photographs

  • 16 page handmade leather storybook journal, with cover engraving of your choice

2026 LA MUSA COLLECTION 1,700€ (+IVA) IN 2 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS

*La Musa Collection is the most popular package. It allows for a full length photo session and the client’s choice of images to be printed in the leather storybook journal.

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✦ LA DIOSA COLLECTION ✦

The complete transformation. For the woman who wants everything. The full story, beautifully held.

Includes…

  • a pre-session conversation 1 hour

  • a 3 hour destination session with Mariya Mileva on 3 backgrounds

  • remote (or in person) reveal session around 2 weeks after the session

  • 25 fine art digital photographs

  • 20 page handmade leather storybook journal, with cover engraving of your choice

  • one framed wall art acrylic or aluminium

2026 LA DIOSA COLLECTION 2,900€ (+IVA) IN 2 EQUAL INSTALMENTS

*La Diosa Collection is the best option for those who want the full experience, a robust collection of diverse images, and the world’s most luxurious fine art products. If you are a first-time client, La Diosa Collection is Mariya Mileva’s recommendation.

**All packages include travel expenses within Barcelona & Costa Brava. For further destination experiences, please get in touch to discuss additional details. Photography experiences are available Worldwide upon request.

CLIENT REVIEWS

  • "THIS PHOTOSHOOT CHANGED MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MY BODY IN A WAY I DIDN’T THINK WAS POSSIBLE”

    I’d planned to do something like this for years, always telling myself I’d wait until I looked better, slimmer, or “more ready.” Eventually I realised: I’m only getting older, and this moment wasn’t going to magically arrive. So I booked a flight to Barcelona — and the second I did, it felt right. (…)

    My intention was simple: photos of me, not me pretending to be someone else. And because of that, the images became more than “sexy.” They were sensual, powerful, and honest. The see‑through gown I brought made me feel like a million bucks, and her direction brought out sides of me I didn’t even know were there.
    By the time I ended up basically nude, I realised something shocking: it was the first time in my life I didn’t feel judged at all.

    When she showed me the last photo on the camera, I cried. It hit me how pointless all those years of body‑hatred had been. My body isn’t a model body — but for the first time, I saw it clearly, and I wasn’t angry with it.

    Seeing the final photos a few days later was life‑changing. I kept asking myself, Is that really me? After decades of self‑criticism, there it was: undeniable proof that I am beautiful. Still me, but captured in a way that showed my fricking SOUL. My inner critic had nothing left to say.

    Mariya helped me — a 41‑year‑old, heavily overweight woman — feel beautiful in my whole body for the first time in my life. And months later, the effect hasn’t faded.

    Now I don’t just have stunning photos. I have a quieter inner voice, a softer relationship with myself, and a daily reminder (yes, it’s my Home Screen) that’s more powerful than any affirmation.

    Mariya didn’t just photograph me — she gave me back to myself.

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, set against a dark background.

    “THE BEST PHOTOSHOOT I'VE EVER HAD."

    Mariya is the best! Shes an incredible women who makes you feel super comfortable and relaxed. The best photoshoot I’ve ever had and the pictures were stunning. I recommend Mariya to everyone. Thank you so much for the portraits!

  • A silhouette of a woman in a bikini on a beach, with her hands behind her head and the sun setting or rising behind her.

    “UNA EXPERIENCIA ÚNICA."

    Hice una session de foto 'Summer edition' con Mariya y fue simplemente perfecto.
    Me sentí muy confortable con mi cuerpo, Mariya fue capaz de captar la posa y el momento a través de su mirada profesional y artística, entregándome unas imágenes en las cuales me siento realmente representada.
    El todo rodeada de la mágia del paisaje de la Costa Brava ¡Es un plus!
    Gracias Mariya por permitirme verme a través de tu lente.

  • A black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly dark hair, wearing a white shirt, watch, and ring, posing against a plain background.

    “ME SENTÍ CÓMODA, RELAJADA Y SOBRE TODO SEGURA DE MÍ MISMA."

    Mil gracias a la fotógrafa María, que me ha hecho la mejor sesión. Yo quería verme discreta, seria y atractiva, y lo hemos conseguido. ¡Trabajo excelente! Durante la sesión me sentí cómoda, relajada y sobre todo segura de mí misma. Fue una experiencia que reforzó mi amor propio y me permitió verme con otros ojos, apreciando mi esencia y mi belleza natural.

  • A woman with short hair and light skin posing with her arms behind her head, wearing a light-colored top with spaghetti straps, smiling slightly, in a high-contrast black-and-white photo.

    “THE EXPERIENCE WAS EXTRAORDINARY.”

    I had the absolute pleasure of working with Mariya, and I can’t recommend her enough! She is incredibly professional, creative, and truly caring through the process, from the consultation to the shooting sessions. The portraits she captured were breathtaking, every detail was perfect.


    I also had the opportunity to do a nude art session, and the experience was extraordinary. It was handled with such aesthetic precision and taste, and the results were stunningly beautiful, elegant and classy. On top of all this, Mariya made the entire process so much fun, creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere throughout. If you’re looking for a photographer who’s as talented as dedicated, look no further!

  • A woman with dark hair and tattoos wearing a black fishnet bodysuit and knee-high socks, sitting against a plain background.

    “I TRULY COULDN’T HAVE PICKED A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER, OR A MORE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.”

    5 stars is not high enough rating or praise for what Mariya deserves!

    Did a photoshoot with Mariya for my business that I spent months prepping for and I truly couldn’t have picked a better photographer, or a more wonderful experience.

    Truly believe that we were destined to meet, her amazing vibe made made me feel so at ease and supported from the day we met for coffee to discuss the shoot right up until the end of the shoot itself. She truly is amazing at what she does and is THE biggest hype queen.

    Only the beginning of our time working together, already excited for future shoots.

    Truly cannot recommend enough 💜💜💜

  • A black-and-white photo of a woman lying on a bed, smiling, with curly hair, propped up on her forearms, looking down.

    "МАРИЯ МИ ПОМОГНА ДА СЕ ПОГЛЕДНА С ДРУГИ ОЧИ, ДА СЕ ЗАОБИЧАМ И ПРИЕМА КАКВАТО СЪМ..."

    Казвало се терапевтична фотография… Дори не подозирах, че има такова понятие, но начина по който се видях през обектива на Мария ми помогна да се погледна с други очи, да се заобичам и приема каквато съм…
    Благодаря ти от сърце! ❤️

FAQ

  • To request a destination session, please complete the contact form HERE or at the bottom of this page. Inquiries will be considered on a case by case basis according to artist’s availability and discretion.

  • Destination sessions are most commonly held in Barcelona & Costa Brava (Catalunya, Spain), always keeping the privacy and commodity of clients.

    If you are interested in booking a destination experience elsewhere in the world, please inquire as travel opportunities are accepted multiple times per year.

  • To reserve a destination collection session and secure your date, a 50% non-refundable retainer fee is required. Payments are accepted via Debit cards and PayPal. The remaining 50% balance will be due at the time of your photo session.

  • Each destination collection client will receive a detailed client prep guide to help get in the right headspace for your session.

    There’s very little tangible preparation required beyond getting a good night’s sleep and having some quiet time before your session. You are a masterpiece just as you are.

  • If you will be wearing wardrobe for your shoot, you’ll want to bring that. Think simply. No need for glamorous wardrobe or buying anything new. Mariya will provide draping fabrics and sheer fabrics to stylize nude sets, as well as a robe for in-between sets.

  • It is encouraged to arrive to your session as your most familiar self, having your skin, hair, body hair, and makeup the way you prefer to be photographed. In efforts to ensure that our clients feel most like themselves and to support the message of not needing a makeover transformation in order to be photo worthy, we do not provide hair and makeup services by default. However, they can be provided upon request.

  • For La Diosa Collection, you can expect to be at the studio for between 3-4 hours. This collection is slow-paced and comfortable, allowing plenty of time for get-to-know-you conversation, set changes, and snack breaks as needed. We recommend clients block out the day for this experience to not feel rushed or anxious.

    La Musa Collection will have you for between 1.5 and 2 hours.

    La Petite Collection is Mariya Mileva's bite-sized offering, and clients can expect to be photographed for just over 1 hour.

    Keep in mind travel and location accessibility adds additionally to the time

  • For both La Diosa and La Musa collections, a remote viewing experience will be offered to theatrically review and select your photographs together approximately 2-3 weeks after the photo session date, after which your printed fine art products will be prepared and delivered to you.

    For La Petite Collection, your first experience with your images will be in print when your storybook is delivered to you. Upon receipt of your printed art, your matching web resolution files will be digitally delivered to you for personal use. The total turnaround time is roughly 4 weeks for the arrival of the Handmade storybook shipment.

  • Based on ethical and artistic preferences, Mariya Mileva retouch the photographs in her signature style, keeping them as natural as possible while enhancing your natural beauty, and removing temporary blemishes such as acne, scrapes, and bruises. The image enhancement process involves contrast, exposure, cropping and background clean-up, as well as expert black and white conversions. Should you have any specific requests or questions, these conversations are always welcomed and encouraged.

  • Only the finest craftsmanship will do. Mariya Mileva partners with a fine art lab, using the best photographic papers, woods, and hand handled leather. Story books and wall art typically have a 3-4 week turnraround time and will ship from Italy with express 72 hour shipping.

  • Yes, you can absolutely bring 1 friend along with you to your photo session experience. We will ask that friends not interfere with the shoot process , but are always welcome to be encouraging from the sidelines and be a good support in celebrating you.

    We do ask that romantic partners not be present for studio shoots, as clients can subconsciously altar their expressions/body language/personalities according to what pleases their partner rather than themselves.

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