Our Story
Both sides of the lens
The Atelier was founded and is creatively directed by Deana — known in front of the camera as international model Victoriah and behind it as photographer Deana Von Lumina.
With more than 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Deana brings a deep understanding of professional image-making, collaboration and what allows people to produce their strongest work.
That experience shapes every Atelier production: thoughtful concepts, carefully selected collaborators, professional standards and an environment where people feel supported enough to experiment, develop and create something unforgettable.
What Guides Us
i.Creativity With Intention
Every experience begins with a considered idea and is developed with purpose, atmosphere and a distinctive visual identity.
ii.Collaboration With Care
We create respectful, professional environments where photographers, muses and creative teams feel valued and able to do their strongest work.
iii.Growth Through Experience
Education, experimentation and honest creative development are woven through everything from Camera Club sessions to international productions.
iv.Art With a Purpose
The Atelier exists not only to create extraordinary imagery, but to help people find confidence, develop their creativity and flourish through the experience.
Associated People
Deana Von Lumina
The founder and creative director of the Atelier, working as photographer Deana Von Lumina and as international model Victoriah.
Stoney Darkstone
Internationally published fashion photographer leading photographic education, creative direction and artistic development through the Stoney Darkstone Academy.
The Creative Team
ContinueThe Atelier of Muses was born from a love of beauty and the belief that art is most powerful when it is authentic. We unite visionary photographers, exceptional international models, and extraordinary settings. Through our creative retreats, engaging photography workshops led by industry professionals, curated photography trips, intimate studio days, and immersive international tours, every experience is crafted with intention—creating a space for genuine connection, fearless imagination, and work that could exist nowhere else.