Hi, I'm Agnieszka — And This is My Story
If we're just meeting for the first time, hi! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Agnieszka, the photographer and creator behind Stories by AW. And before we dive into all things photography, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself properly — because I think the story behind the person behind the camera matters just as much as the work itself.
It all started with a love for art.
I've been in the creative industry since 2008 — though honestly, creativity has been part of my DNA for as long as I can remember. I graduated with a degree in arts and immediately knew I wanted to build something of my own. So I did. I opened my wedding photography business and spent over eight years photographing some of the most beautiful, emotional, and unforgettable days of people's lives.
But weddings weren't just about showing up with a camera. I designed custom albums for clients, worked with wedding photography brands on styled shoots, and created content for their websites and social media. My work was featured in bridal magazines — and every single time I saw an image published I fell a little more in love with the power of storytelling through photography.
Then life had other plans — the best kind.
My husband and I decided to start our family and when our daughter was born everything shifted. I transitioned into lifestyle and newborn photography — capturing pregnancies, newborn sessions, family milestones, and holiday portraits. There is something incredibly sacred about photographing a family in those early moments and I felt so honored every time a client trusted me with their story.
Eventually I made the decision to step back from photography for a few years and take a motherhood break. And honestly? I have zero regrets. My daughter needed me and I needed her. But here's the thing about creative people — we can never fully stop creating.
The quiet years that weren't so quiet.
During my time away from client work I kept busy in the most wonderful ways. I did freelance editing for other photographers, keeping my eye sharp and my love for imagery alive. I published my own children's book — something I had dreamed about for years. And I built out my Etsy shop, designing nature photography prints and journals that brought a little bit of the outdoors into people's homes. My family and I traveled and explored together as much as we could — and I always had my camera with me, capturing the beauty of the natural world around us on every trip and adventure. Somewhere on those trails it became clear to me exactly what I wanted the next chapter of my photography life to look like.
And now — here we are.
With over 15 years of creative experience behind me I feel more ready than ever to return to photography — and more inspired than ever before. Years of exploring the beautiful outdoors with my family, camera always in hand, reminded me why I fell in love with photography in the first place. I'm here to photograph people, pets, and the world around us in the beautiful PNW — from solo portraits in stunning natural settings, to joyful outdoor moments with families and their animals. Because all of those years — the weddings, the newborns, the editing, the designing, the motherhood, the trails, the adventures — they all led me right here.
I can't wait to tell your story.
— Agnieszka
