Captivating photography that brings your brand to life.

For anyone who wants their mission or brand captured through a distinctive artistic lens, welcome !

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Behind the lens: Carmina-Andra

In stills and video, I craft visuals that speak to the heart and tell stories you haven’t seen before.

From concept and creative direction to the final curated gallery, I tailor each project around your brand’s unique story, delivering imagery that is authentic, expressive, and made to elevate your visual identity.

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A woman with red hair sitting at a coffee table with her chin resting on her hands, looking at a cup of coffee in front of her, in a dimly lit room with a dark background and shelves with books and decor.

Services

  • dark food photography with seafood

    Food photography

    Beautifully styled food photography that brings flavour, craft, and atmosphere to life through light and detail.

  • Two leather handbags, one black and one brown, lying among brown fern leaves in a natural outdoor setting.

    Product Photography

    Impactful & atmospheric product images designed to highlight detail, texture, and the essence of your brand.

  • A woman standing on a rocky shoreline, adjusting a gray scarf around her head, with overcast skies and hills in the background.

    Lifestyle Photography

    Natural, story-driven lifestyle visuals that capture real moments and show your brand in an authentic way.

  • Travel & Destination Content

    Travel & Destination Content

    Evocative travel and destination imagery that captures place, mood, and experience with soft, intentional storytelling.

  • A table with half an orange cake topped with orange slices, a glass of sparkling wine, orange halves, a candle, and a bouquet of pink tulips in a vase.

    Creative Direction

    Concept development, mood board curation, and visual strategy to ensure your brand’s story is clear, cohesive, and compelling.

  • A woman with long hair and a headscarf holding a lit candle, looking out a foggy window during the evening.

    Styled Set Design

    Thoughtful set styling that blends colour, texture, and composition to create elevated, visually distinctive scenes.

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Person walking on a dirt path through tall grass in a foggy landscape, carrying a coat.

My work bridges the space between commercial photography and artistic storytelling.

I create memorable, atmospheric images that elevate your brand identity and support impactful campaigns.

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Woman sitting in a field with two dogs, holding a brown leather bag and wearing a dark dress, hat, and brown boots.
Person making pasta using a pasta machine
Candle-lit still life with crabs, vegetables, grapes, and a glass of wine on a rustic table.
Slice of blueberry layer cake with purple cream frosting on a plate, whole cake in the background, dimly lit setting.
Person holding sliced green apple with knife, wicker basket with vegetables and greenery.
Person in dark coat and hat walking through a forest with purple wildflowers and dense tree cover.
Couple in the Scottish Highlands - creative photography
Person wearing a dark coat holding a brown leather satchel
Couple photography in Scottish Highlands
Blueberry cheese cream frosting cake Moody food photography and styling by Carmina-Andra/Minustudio.co for Howling Wolf Bakery -Whitehaven
Silhouettes of two people at a rocky beach with waves under a cloudy sky.
Person using a pasta machine to roll out green dough on a floured wooden surface, wearing a green apron.
Person holding homemade pasta with pasta machine on a marble surface.
Person placing a fork into a frosted cake with blackberry decorations, on a cake stand, surrounded by flowers and greenery.
moody ethereal hotography
A bottle of green glass sparkling water, a silver cocktail shaker, a lemon twist, and a splash of water suspended in mid-air against a cloudy sky background.
Vintage camera, leather wallet, SD cards, map, old books, pocket watch, antique key on a wooden surface.
Two birds on a wooden fence in the rain, one feeding the other.
A person pouring water from a copper kettle into a pot filled with apples. The pot is on a wooden stool, and there are sliced apples and a knife on the stool's surface.
Person cracking an egg over a bowl with ingredients on a wooden table, including flour, eggs, and a bottle of olive oil.
A serene lake surrounded by trees and mountains in the distance, with calm water reflecting the landscape.
Person preparing fresh strawberries on a decorative plate, with a vase of red tulips nearby in a dark, cozy setting.
A couple stands on a rocky shoreline with waves in the background. They are facing each other with a wall and lighthouse in the distance, under a cloudy sky.
Person in a brown hat walking through tall grass with trees in the background.
Leather crafting materials and tools on a wooden table, including rolls of leather, a wooden box, a skull-shaped jar with crafting tools, and a lit candle.
Close-up of a hand holding a bouquet with green leaves and pink flowers, wearing a gold ring.
Couple embraces outside a rustic shingle-style building with wooden steps.
Two leather satchels, one black and one brown, placed on dry fern leaves in a forest setting.
Top view of a wooden table with a pair of brown hiking boots, a cup of coffee, a bowl of dessert, a plaid blanket, and a book.
Painting watercolour pine trees
Product photography and styling - vintage homewares and cashmere scarf from DunedinCashmere Scotland
Black and white self portrait by the sea
Studio self-portrait in my leathercraft workshop - Minustudio.co
Dramatic lighting in vintage-inspired portrait
Person with red hair running toward a small stone building in a grassy field, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
Person holding a ball of green dough near a pasta machine on a floured wooden surface.
A still life of strawberries on a decorative plate, a bowl of strawberries, a vase of red tulips, and a cloth on a wooden table with dramatic lighting.
Rustic apple galette on parchment paper with a slice on a decorative plate, a gold cake server, a glass of amber liquid, and a napkin with forks on a wooden table.
A hand holding a beige cable-knit sweater against a background of green hills and cloudy sky.
Vintage storefront of I.J. Mellis with a bicycle and fruit stand outside.
Crabs on a table with candlelight, tomatoes, parsley root, a knife, and a wine glass.
Person in a gray dress holding a coat on rocky shore with moss, facing the ocean.
A person drying homemade pasta in a dimly lit kitchen with pasta hanging on a rack.
A dark and moody floral arrangement featuring vibrant orange gladioli, deep red blooms, Queen Anne’s lace, and lush green fern leaves in a bronze pitcher. Grapes hang delicately from the vase, adding a rustic, vintage touch. To the right, a partially
Editorial photo shoot Wool dress by Oubas Wool blanket by DunedinCashmere Leather boots by Lanx
Woman arranging flowers in a wicker basket
Various rolls of leather and fabric stacked vertically against a dark background.
Stack of folded fabrics in neutral tones on a wooden chair, with a tape measure and scissors on top.
A woman in a plaid shawl and white dress walking through a grassy field, with a moody landscape of hills and dark plains in the background.
Blood orange cake
Cozy room with a wooden stool holding a mug of coffee, a furry blanket on a bench, and a dark ambiance.
Person in a brown dress walking on a foggy path in a grassy field.
Person wearing beige sweater and brown skirt holding a leather bag in a grassy field
Stack of brown leather journals with straps on dark surface
Studio
Person placing blueberries on a layered cake with white icing and berry sauce on top, with a flower and utensils nearby.
Person in hat walking dogs in a lush forest with tall trees and bluebell flowers.
moody lifestyle photography for brands - wool blanket from Dunedin Cashmere
Woman with red hair in a long dress interacting with three dogs in a dimly lit room, with a desk and shelving in the background.
Two women standing in foliage, surrounded by green and brown ferns, with a wooded hillside in the background.
Rustic cabin with shingled roof in a forest setting, sun shining through trees, window reflecting foliage, and deck with green chairs and a plaid blanket.
Person holding a brown leather wallet with golden snap button outdoors, wearing dark brown sleeves. Background features blurred greenery and foliage.
Two people wearing long coats climbing a rocky hill with grassy patches, surrounded by shrubs and rugged terrain.
Person icing a cake on a wooden board surrounded by fresh berries, citrus slices, and rosemary sprigs on a dark table.
Woman with a suitcase wearing a hat, standing in a grassy field with foggy mountains in the background.
Woman in dark green dress with two dogs in a workshop, one dog standing with paws on her and another dog sitting on a wooden stool.
Brown leather tote handbag on a wooden stool with a dark background
Leather bags on ferns
Person making pasta with a manual pasta machine, wearing a white shirt and an apron.
Woman walking past a floral shop on a city sidewalk, with a bicycle nearby and outdoor seating along the building.
White bicycle with a basket parked in front of dense green foliage.
Apple galettes on parchment paper on a wooden table with scissors and a small jug.
Elegant table setting with a bottle of wine, a glass of white wine, lit candles, a cake with almonds, and a fruit arrangement including grapes and pears.
Person rolling out pasta dough on a wooden surface with a pasta maker, surrounded by baking ingredients and utensils, in a dimly lit kitchen.
A layered cake with cream and raspberries on top, placed on a pedestal on a wooden table, next to a vase of red tulips, in a dimly lit room.
Person pouring coffee from a moka pot into a red mug, with a foggy mountain landscape in the background

Welcome home to imagery that feels intentional, expressive, and deeply human.