Meet the Team

Chief Officer of Happiness

Meet Leksi the Australian Labradoodle, also known as, the Chief Officer of Happiness at Irina Fortey Photography! I wanted to introduce this little star 🌟 as she’s the muse that started my serious venture into dog photography. She has brought so much positivity into my life, she might as well be given a team photo!

Leksi is a seasoned professional in the art of spreading joy and tail-wagging positivity. With years of experience in delivering smiles and slobbery kisses, Leksi takes her role seriously when it comes to ensuring every interaction is met with a wag of approval. She’s often present during human sessions and spreads her love to those special visitors at the studio. Everyone leaves with a smile after meeting this friendly and loving girl.

When she is not busy overseeing the studio and office morale, you can find Leksi napping in a patch of warm sunlight, dreaming up new ways to brighten everyone’s day. When she’s not working, she keeps her energy flow and human bond strong with agility classes. She’s super fast and clever! She looks forward to meeting you someday soon!

FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS

Irina is a passionate portrait photographer, designer, and mentor with over 16 years of experience in the arts. Her love for photography has led her to specialize in capturing the unique personalities of dogs and the incredible bond they share with their humans.

She believes every dog is one-of-a-kind, and aims to reflect that through timeless portraits that celebrate a relationship. Whether you're looking for beautiful artwork to display in your home or engaging commercial imagery for your pet-centered business, she is here to create something truly special.

Her goal is simple: to help you celebrate your dog and the wonderful life you share together with portraits that are as unique as your connection.