Portrait specialist based in Toruń. Olek combines documentary sensitivity with corporate aesthetics to create natural, professional portraits and business images.
I’m Olek Urbański, the photographer behind Sontag Studio in Toruń, specializing in portrait photography. My work blends a documentary sensibility with portrait aesthetics: I aim to capture the true character of a person rather than just a flattering photograph. I treat portrait sessions as a non-verbal conversation — observing, prompting small gestures, freezing moments and composing images that work for personal use as well as professional communication. My background — studying reportage under Tomasz Tomaszewski and participating in Leica Meet gatherings — has shaped an approach where natural light and the context of a place are as important as expression and posture. Sessions are calm, understated and focused on authenticity. I also offer business portraits (corporate/headshot photography) as a complementary service: if you need photos for social media, corporate profiles or PR materials, I deliver images designed to communicate your professional identity clearly. How I work: we start with a short consultation — what do you want to show, where do you feel comfortable, and how will the photos be used. I shoot primarily in natural light — outdoors, at your workplace or in a location meaningful to you. During the session I create an atmosphere that encourages genuine moments; I guide with simple directions and compose frames that reveal personality. After the shoot I select and perform discreet retouching so the final images are ready for online and print use. Why choose Sontag Studio in Toruń? You get portraits made by a photographer who combines reportage sensitivity with practical knowledge of professional imaging — photographs that look authentic and serve a purpose. If you’re looking for a portrait specialist who can reveal personality and create professional business images, get in touch.