
I have started thinking seriously about photography on the morning of January 1st 2004 when I decided to create my own photoblog, Still Memory. I wanted to dedicate a part of me to my passion, that is capturing moments in time, things that catch my eye and leave traces in memory.
For the last few years I have also dedicated my work to the fight for a cure against cancer. I am the organizer of the yearly "Picture the Cure" fundraising event, benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society. I have created a Flickr group for this event. Everyone is invited to join and participate.
You can also read about this event at the official website picturethecure.ca/
Therefore most of the pictures in my stream are for sale and benefits will go to the Canadian Cancer Society. Contact me by email if you are interested in donating money and in the same time, own one of my prints.
Prints are also available through Etsy and Imagekind.
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Visit my shop on Etsy : StillMemory.etsy.com
Photos of Irina Souiki (24)
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Groups (50)
- helveticaneue 110 photos, 34 members
- ShakeItPhoto Polaroid 4645 photos, 323 members
- The Sisterhood of the Travelling Trollz 34 photos, 3 members
- Trichotillomania 45 photos, 88 members
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- Textures only~Competition #71 (Post by Dec 3, 5am US EST) 8378 photos, 2333 members
- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 13988 photos, 1784 members
- Betta Splendens 1398 photos, 274 members
- Sexy Swedish Babe 470 photos, 177 members
- League of the Empty Chair 9270 photos, 7489 members
- photophlow 79 photos, 781 members
- Community Partnerships - Group Now Closed. 23 photos, 53 members
- Fuzzy Land 28 photos, 10 members
- PlanetEye - travel beyond words 8957 photos, 1062 members
- Beautiful Brampton 1601 photos, 116 members
- beyond the pink. 349 photos, 47 members
- I Ate This 273245 photos, 18227 members
- PHOTOSHO magazine 10313 photos, 726 members
- Damn Hell Bathrooms 4023 photos, 783 members
- FlickrCentral 2516644 photos, 110097 members
- 365 Days 887723 photos, 15737 members
- Romani/Romanians in Canada 1305 photos, 80 members
- MOO (MiniCards, Business Cards & More, Printed by MOO) 12761 photos, 10671 members
- Breast Cancer Awareness 1800 photos, 697 members
- EOS Cameras and Manual Lenses 19240 photos, 1783 members
- Flickr Hacks 427 photos, 13977 members
- blogTO (Toronto) 71202 photos, 3204 members
- Threadless 2888 photos, 1225 members
- Utata 303533 photos, 17878 members
- fd's Flickr Toys 33911 photos, 12905 members
- Night Images 606418 photos, 69133 members
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- Romanians from around the world 52895 photos, 1736 members
- Technique 215 photos, 14940 members
- Red Rule 279396 photos, 29008 members
- Picture The Cure 486 photos, 340 members
- Distillery District 1260 photos, 229 members
- Toronto Photography Meet-up Group 6826 photos, 1263 members
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- artsmoke 687 photos, 1338 members
- U&I Magazine:: Submit your photos for the next issue! 93278 photos, 9025 members
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Testimonials (16)
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J. Star says:
"Riri's got the goods; she always has a new perspective on a common scene to give you a fresh look, and leaves some of the best comments on Flickr :D I'm glad to know her!"
2nd October, 2007
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- Kemaha - says:
"Irina is such a wonderful woman. She's inspiring and someone to look to for influence. Her images are refeshing, direct and honest. I'm happy to have her as a friend on here and honoured that she regards me so highly."
21st February, 2007
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Lú_ says:
"Irina is one of the best people I know. She doesn't just make great photographs, she makes great things happen in the real world, things that make the world a better place. I'm blessed to be pulled into her real world."
22nd July, 2006
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Hans (lumilux.org) says:
"Quite simply, Irina's photos make me smile and remind me that it's not always about fame and fortune (or a portfolio-worthy shot for every day of the year), but about sharing your experiences and having fun. Thank you!"
29th June, 2006
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Xcyclone says:
"Irina is my inspiration. She creates touching, intimate, funny, entertaining works of art. I got into photography because of her. Thank you for sharing your gift."
23rd May, 2006
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Janet Leadbeater says:
"Irina is a versatile photographer who captures everyday life in interesting ways, has a fun sense of the absurd, uses gorgeous colours and repetition to great advantage, and opens our eyes to a world of wonder and appreciation."
16th January, 2006
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joelf says:
"There are a few people out there that I would call a medium. There are fewer people that I would actually believe. There is only one person I know that can directly communicate with the dead. The things the dead say are pertty boring though, so I don't ask her to do it often."
23rd November, 2005
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btezra says:
"~I have only recently begun to enjoy Irina Souiki / Riri's images, and what made me write this testimonial were the Portraits of breast cancer survivors that were taken for the "Picture the Cure". Heroes.
A fine set of portraits, uniquely presented as a set of two individual portraits...great work IMHO, I admire your zeal for photography and your dedication towards that set of portraits, all the best!~"14th September, 2005
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Jay says:
"Truly an inspirational person on so many levels."
25th August, 2005
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lizvang says:
"I really need to hang out with this woman more often. She's effing crazy!"
20th August, 2005
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Mary-Cakes says:
"She is truly amazing and versatile. I have 'known' Riri before she became serious about photography, but to my eyes she has been serious before that --- well at least talented. She has such an eye for the camera and what it can catch and how to manipulte the camera to get the best of any thing at all. Riri has very much been an inspiration in getting me to make better and more frequent use of my camera."
6th July, 2005
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**starburst** says:
"Riri your awesome! Thanks for your support and dedication to those who are fighting cancer. You have earned your wings."
14th June, 2005
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photojunkie says:
"When I first met Irina, she was quiet and unassuming. Little did I know, there is a fire in this woman that can light up a room. Talented, Beautiful and creative."
10th June, 2005
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SteveFE says:
"Riri is one of those photographers for whom you wish there could be "contacts" and "favourite contacts" - I was lucky enough to stumble across her pics on a critique request and spent the best part of an hour just getting to page 18 of her stream! She has a great eye for composition, detail and colour, especially in the "abandoned" context but also with lighter, more fun shots. I look forward to seeing more!"
25th May, 2005
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kaneblues says:
"Irina is an amazing photographer. Her portraits of children have a way of reminding the viewer of what childhood is like. Her street photography captures scenes that are often missed by the normal eye. And her self-portraits show that she has courage and creativity in front of the camera as well.
Irina's images have a way of sparking the viewer's imagination, leaving her sets a joy to view time and again. While her photos are versatile, they all possess an honesty and warmth, which is surely a reflection of her."29th March, 2005
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sam_ says:
"Some photographers are like a one-trick pony, their photographs are always of the same sort of things. Although you might enjoying seeing the trick the first few times there reaches a point when it just becomes mundane. To our good fortune Irina is not a one-trick pony. Whether she is photographing the colors of autumn, taking portraits of people, or exploring abandoned buildings her photographs are interesting and inspiring. Her photographs speak of someone who is willing to take a chance and try something new or creative. She understands that photography is about trying to look at the world differently, to see what others overlook. I appreciate the photographs Irina chooses to share with us and look forward to what she'll offer us next."
18th January, 2005























