My name is Rivan, and I am the person behind the lens 🤍

Outside of photography, I am a homebody at heart. I love slow mornings, the simple things in life, my people and spending time with my fur babies. My camera roll is full of random little moments that probably mean nothing to anyone else, but everything to me.

I’ve always felt like the best photos aren’t the perfectly posed ones - they are the ones where you actually fall in love with yourself.

For me, photography isn’t just about taking photos. It’s about creating a space where you feel comfortable, a little more confident, and not like you have to '‘perform’ for the camera. Whether you are laughing, a bit shy at first, or just being true to you - those are the moments I love the most.

I have always been drawn to the in-between moments. The quiet ones, the soft ones, the ones you don’t even realise are happening. The way someone smiles when they feel confident, or the way a face lights up when told they are beautiful, or the way people look at each other when they forget that the camera is there.

The best part of this for me isn’t just the photos, it is how people feel. Watching someone go from nervous to relaxed or hearing, “I actually love these” means everything to me.

I think that’s why I fell in love with photography. It has this way of showing you yourself differently, in a softer, kinder way and that is something I want everyone to experience.