Magda

This photoshoot was created in London, near the iconic King’s Cross station — a place where the city’s history naturally blends with everyday life.

The protagonist of the series is Magda. She is not a professional model, which brings a sense of authenticity and natural presence to the images. The shoot was initially conceived in a classic style. Magda has a romantic character, which was reflected through key visual elements: an elegant cape in a rich orange tone and a book that became a symbolic detail throughout the series.

Although the session was originally planned in colour, during the editing process it became clear that black-and-white imagery best conveyed the mood, rhythm, and inner state of the subject. As a result, most of the series is presented in monochrome, with only a few images remaining in colour as subtle visual accents.

The starting point of this project was the idea of a quiet weekend photo story. A woman sits at a café table in a historic part of London, reading a book, then slowly walks through the surrounding streets, immersed in her thoughts. It is a calm, intimate moment — time spent alone with oneself, inspired by the atmosphere of the city and the emotions left by the book.

A girl is sitting at a table on the terrace, taking notes in a notebook.

Classic female portrait against a brick wall background.

A woman stands on a glass bridge in the concourse of King's Cross station.

Portrait of a woman in black and white style against the background of the glass roof of King's Cross station.

Portrait of a woman looking through the transparent roof at King's Cross Station.

Full-length portrait of a woman against the background of a building with arches.

Magda. Fashion and portrait photographer in London Roman Pilipenko

Classic style portrait of a woman in a cape, London street photography

Editorial black and white portrait inspired by a quiet weekend in London

A woman in an orange cape stands outside the Renaissance Hotel in London.

A woman stands under the arch of the Renaissance Hotel in London. Behind her is the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras International Station.

Cinematic black and white portrait of a woman walking in London

Woman reading a book at a café near King’s Cross, black and white portrait photography

A black and white portrait of a woman holding a book. The woman is sitting in a cafe.

A monochrome photograph of a woman holding a cup of coffee. The woman is sitting in a cafe, looking out the window at the street. A man in a dark coat and cap walks past the cafe.

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