What’s it like moving to a new country and setting up a creative business? Irina Kudres shares her story about moving to Bergamo in Italy with her partner and changing her career path. Previously working in digital marketing and PR, she is now doing portrait, documentary and brand photography.

Irina’s home country is Russia and she has also lived in Malaysia and Germany. She talks about both the positive aspects and challenges of living in different countries, including the mountainous region where she lives in Italy now.

This interview highlights the first steps that Irina took to becoming a freelance photographer and the importance of following your life path when you sense a calling for change.

Recording information

This interview was recorded online on 11th November 2025.

Irina’s Links

Irina’s website

Photo story book Another Odyssey 

Studio: Panoramico Studio

Connect with Irina on LinkedIn

Follow Irina on Instagram

Final notes

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Podcast music is by Tsarzi and artwork by Tiffany-Francis Baker.

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