About IRIS ART BY NORA
IRIS ART BY NORA is a project inspired by the uniqueness of the human iris. Through specialised photography and artistic post-processing, we create personalised works of art—portraits that tell your story through the eyes. We enhance each portrait with a refined artistic touch that adds emotional depth to your gaze. Every project is meticulously hand‑refined – from capture to printing and final finishing – so it reflects your individuality with elegance and attention to detail. This is not just a picture – it is art created especially for you.
IRIS ART BY NORA is the first dedicated iris-photography studio in Varna – a family dream of Nora and Evstaty Barakov. Nora’s iris studio offers not one but many art-photography products, some of them conceived and developed entirely by her and her husband, Evstaty. The mission of the boutique iris-photography studio IRIS ART BY NORA is to bring residents and visitors of Varna the most striking home décor pieces and unique gifts for their loved ones.
About Nora
In the heart of Bulgaria’s Sea Capital, Nora Barakova creates personalised art photography. Born in Varna, Nora is not only a photographer but also the founder of the studio.
After 20 years in banking and insurance – and two years working from home – she felt the need for more direct contact with people and, of course, more art in her everyday life. She came across iris photography – a captivating craft – and immediately knew it was what she had always been looking for. Inspired, she soon found where to master the craft itself: directly in France, by joining a masterclass led by a renowned French photographer.
Today, Nora and her iris studios IRIS ART BY NORA attract not only residents of Varna but also many visitors from Burgas, Veliko Tarnovo, Razgrad, Shumen, Dobrich and Balchik – and even from Romania.
More about Iris Photography
Every iris is unique in the world, just like a fingerprint. We rarely get to see the fine detail in our own eyes – until now. Iris photography reveals the true beauty of your eyes. Using a high-quality photographic and lighting system at the iris studios IRIS ART BY NORA, we capture a perfect shot of every iris. You not only see the story your iris tells, but also take home a unique, personalised artwork for your home décor.
How It Works
Explore the Possibilities
We introduce you to the different products, media, sizes and effects we offer.
Choose Your Iris
You choose which iris we will photograph, using our specially lit mirror.
Capture the Chosen Iris
We photograph your iris with specialised photographic and lighting equipment.
Review the Details
Together, we review the photograph and the fine details in your eyes.
Choose Your Look & Media
You choose the effect for your artwork and the media it will be printed on.
Refined Post-processing
We carefully process your iris images and prepare them for print.
Design Approval
We send the final design for your approval.
Production & Delivery
Production typically takes 1–3 weeks, depending on the media you choose. Once we let you know your iris artwork is ready, you can collect it from your preferred studio or request courier delivery.
Certificate of Authenticity & Digital Copy
With your iris artwork you also receive a digital file suitable for use as a computer or phone wallpaper, for sharing on social media, as well as a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Nora and sealed with a blind‑embossed studio seal.
Products
IRIS ART BY NORA offers over ten art products based on iris photography. In our studios we photograph your irises with top‑quality photographic technology, process the images and create the design for you. Once you approve the composition, we craft prints on framed photo paper, aluminium, acrylic glass, canvas, acrylic photoblock, crystal dome, illuminated 3D projection, necklaces, earrings, or another medium. And the latest – in collaboration with Print Masters Bulgaria, we now offer a unique medium: your wall. Through direct wall printing with specialised UV ink, you can enjoy the beauty of your irises printed directly onto the wall of your living room – or even your veranda. For more details, use our product configurator below. For specialised services such as 3D projection, wall printing and other larger illuminated compositions to your concept, please use the form below for a tailored enquiry and quote.
IRIS ART BY NORA is a one-of-a-kind iris-photography studio where the only limits are set by your imagination. When your imagination leads, the possibilities are endless!
